Centro Escolar UniversityPHS:CEU -3.69%88 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.23% as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates PHS:CEU with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱14.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 227 Education companies, Centro Escolar University ranks better than 56.39% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, Centro Escolar University's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.23%.
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
Centro Escolar University Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Centro Escolar University Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Centro Escolar University's Net Debt Paydown Yield % can be seen below:
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Centro Escolar University Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
PHS:CEU vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Centro Escolar University's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Centro Escolar University Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Centro Escolar University's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centro Escolar University's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.23% mean?
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.23% as of Jun. 30, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #99 out of 227 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Centro Escolar University's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Centro Escolar University's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.23% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.37. Based on the distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #99 out of 227 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Centro Escolar University has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centro Escolar University's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #99 out of 227 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Centro Escolar University in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for an Education company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Education industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. Centro Escolar University's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.23%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centro Escolar University stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱14.38, compared to a current price of ₱16.16 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.23%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.37. Centro Escolar University's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.23% as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centro Escolar University stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱16.16 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱14.38.
GuruFocus considers Centro Escolar University to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CEU:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.23% (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: ₱14.38 vs. price of ₱16.16 (12.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:CEU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Centro Escolar University is a Philippines-based institution of higher learning. The company is engaged in establishing, maintaining, and operating an educational institution for the training of the youth in all branches of the arts and sciences, offering classes at the tertiary level. The University operates in four geographical segments, such as Mendiola, Malolos, Makati-Gil Puyat, and Makati Legaspi campus.
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