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Far Eastern UniversityPHS:FEU -0.06%88 Net Margin % is 38.48% as of Feb. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 31.53. GuruFocus rates PHS:FEU with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱819.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, Far Eastern University ranks better than 90.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Far Eastern University's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:FEU'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.31 Med: 31.53 Max: 38.07
Current: 33.96
PHS:FEU's Net Margin % is ranked better than 90.98% of 255
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 5.69
vs PHS:FEU: 33.96
Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Far Eastern University Net Margin % Related Terms
Far Eastern University Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
PHS:FEU vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Far Eastern University's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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.
Far Eastern University Net Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Far Eastern University's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Far Eastern University's Net Margin % 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.
Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) has a Net Margin % of 38.48% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Far Eastern University and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 31.53. Over the past decade, Far Eastern University's Net Margin % has ranged from 17.31 to 38.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #23 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Far Eastern University's Net Margin % too high?
Far Eastern University's current Net Margin % of 38.48% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 31.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.31 to a high of 38.07. The Education industry median Net Margin % is 5.69. Far Eastern University's value of 38.48% is 576.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #23 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Far Eastern University has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far Eastern University's Net Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #23 out of 255 companies for Net Margin %. This places Far Eastern University in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.69. Far Eastern University's value of 38.48% is 576.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Far Eastern University's own Net Margin % has ranged from 17.31 to 38.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.53 vs. the industry median of 5.69, Far Eastern University has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for an Education company?
The median Net Margin % among Education companies is 5.69, based on 255 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Far Eastern University's current Net Margin % of 38.48% is 576.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Far Eastern University and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far Eastern University's current Net Margin % is 38.48%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 31.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far Eastern University stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱819.20, compared to a current price of ₱800.00 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 38.48%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 31.53 and 576.3% above the Education industry median of 5.69. Far Eastern University's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU), the current Net Margin % is 38.48% as of Feb. 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 Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far Eastern University stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱800.00 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱819.20.
GuruFocus considers Far Eastern University to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:FEU:
Net Margin %: 38.48% (22% above median its 10-year median of 31.53)
GF Value™: ₱819.20 vs. price of ₱800.00 (2.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 576.3% above the Education median (#23 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:FEU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Far Eastern University Inc is a private, non-sectarian institution of learning comprising the following different institutes that offer specific courses, namely, the Institute of Arts and Sciences, the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance, the Institute of Education, the Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts, the Institute of Nursing, Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, and Institute of Law. The company's operating segment includes FEU Main, Trimestral Schools, and Other Schools. It generates maximum revenue from the FEU Main segment.
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