Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) Net-Net Working Capital: ₱-103.88 (As of Feb. 2026)

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PHS:FEU Far Eastern University Inc PHS:FEU
88 GF Score
Price ₱800.50
GF Value ₱819.46
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Far Eastern University Net-Net Working Capital?

Far Eastern University PHS:FEU 88 Net-Net Working Capital is ₱-103.88 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:FEU with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱819.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 90 Education companies, Far Eastern University ranks worse than 1111110% on this metric.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

Far Eastern University's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was ₱-103.88.

The industry rank for Far Eastern University's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:FEU's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 5.32
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Far Eastern University  (PHS:FEU) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


Far Eastern University Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Far Eastern University Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Far Eastern University's Net-Net Working Capital can be seen below:

* 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 Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Far Eastern University Annual Data
Trend Mar16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -135.04 -84.33 -89.87 -89.96 -22.82

Far Eastern University Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -83.04 -22.82 -86.33 -88.66 -103.88

PHS:FEU vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Far Eastern University's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Far Eastern University's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Far Eastern University's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Far Eastern University Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Far Eastern University's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: May. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(4895.591+0.75 * 992.577+0.5 * 171.344-3291.408
-0-2983.162)/24.056
=-22.82

Far Eastern University's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(3816.281+0.75 * 2109.132+0.5 * 0-4585.2
-0-3311.837)/24.056
=-103.88

* 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.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.

In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

What does a Net-Net Working Capital of ₱-103.88 mean?
Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) has a Net-Net Working Capital of ₱-103.88 as of Feb. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Far Eastern University According to the industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #999999 out of 90 companies in the Education industry.
Is Far Eastern University's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Far Eastern University's current Net-Net Working Capital is ₱-103.88. Based on the distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #999999 out of 90 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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-Net Working Capital compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #999999 out of 90 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Far Eastern University in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.32. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for an Education company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Education companies is 5.32, based on 90 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital 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-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Far Eastern University For the Education industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 5.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far Eastern University's current Net-Net Working Capital is ₱-103.88. 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 ₱819.46, compared to a current price of ₱800.50 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is ₱-103.88. 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-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU), the current Net-Net Working Capital is ₱-103.88 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 ₱800.50 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱819.46. GuruFocus considers Far Eastern University to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:FEU:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: ₱-103.88
  • GF Value™: ₱819.46 vs. price of ₱800.50 (2.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Address Nicanor Reyes Street, Sampaloc, P.O Box 609, Manila, PHL, 1015
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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