GECSF (Global Education Communities) OCF Margin %: 27.56% (As of Feb. 2026) — 358% Above Median


GECSF Global Education Communities Corp GECSF
33 GF Score
Price $0.20
GF Value $0.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Global Education Communities OCF Margin %?

Global Education Communities GECSF -2.78% 33 OCF Margin % is 27.56% as of Feb. 2026, which is 358% above its 10-year median of 6.02. GuruFocus rates GECSF with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Education companies, Global Education Communities ranks worse than 92.13% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Global Education Communities's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $1.02 Mil. Global Education Communities's Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $3.69 Mil. Therefore, Global Education Communities's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 27.56%.

As of today, Global Education Communities's current OCF Yield % is -5.64%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Global Education Communities's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

GECSF' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.83   Med: 6.02   Max: 28.1
Current: -15.99


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Global Education Communities was 28.10%. The lowest was -15.83%. And the median was 6.02%.

GECSF's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
92.13% of 254 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 15.96 vs GECSF: -15.99


Global Education Communities OCF Margin % Related Terms


Global Education Communities OCF Margin % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Global Education Communities's OCF Margin % 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.

Global Education Communities OCF Margin % Chart

Global Education Communities Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 28.10 9.21 2.82 -15.83 -4.37

Global Education Communities Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
OCF Margin % 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 31.76 19.44 29.00 9.28 27.56

GECSF vs EDU, TAL, GHC: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Global Education Communities's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.


Global Education Communities OCF Margin % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Global Education Communities's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Global Education Communities's OCF Margin % falls into.


GECSF
33GF Score
Global Education Communities Corp GECSF
OCF Margin % is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Global Education Communities OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Global Education Communities's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Aug. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=-0.92/21.046
=-4.37 %

Global Education Communities's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=1.017/3.69
=27.56 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 27.56% mean?
Global Education Communities (GECSF) has a OCF Margin % of 27.56% as of Feb. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Global Education Communities and its competitors. This is 358% above median its historical median of 6.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #234 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 92.1%.
Is Global Education Communities' OCF Margin % too high?
Global Education Communities' current OCF Margin % of 27.56% is 358% above median its 10-year median of 6.02. The Education industry median OCF Margin % is 15.96. Global Education Communities' value of 27.56% is 72.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #234 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Global Education Communities has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Education Communities' OCF Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #234 out of 254 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Global Education Communities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 15.96. Global Education Communities' value of 27.56% is 72.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.02 vs. the industry median of 15.96, Global Education Communities 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 OCF Margin % for an Education company?
The median OCF Margin % among Education companies is 15.96, based on 254 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Education Communities's current OCF Margin % of 27.56% is 72.7% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Global Education Communities and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median OCF Margin % is 15.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Education Communities's current OCF Margin % is 27.56%, which is 358% above median its own 10-year median of 6.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Education Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Education Communities (GECSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.06, compared to a current price of $0.20 — trading 232.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 27.56%, which is 358% above median its 10-year median of 6.02 and 72.7% above the Education industry median of 15.96. Global Education Communities' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Education Communities (GECSF), the current OCF Margin % is 27.56% 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 Global Education Communities (GECSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Education Communities stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.20 is trading 232.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.06. GuruFocus considers Global Education Communities to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GECSF:

  • OCF Margin %: 27.56% (358% above median its 10-year median of 6.02)
  • GF Value™: $0.06 vs. price of $0.20 (232.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.7% above the Education median (#234 of 254)

No single metric tells the full story. See the GECSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Global Education Communities Business Description

Other Exchanges GEC:Canada
Address 777 West Broadway, Suite 1200, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V5Z 4J7
Global Education Communities Corp is an education and student-housing real estate company. Its business operations include education, media communications, revenue-producing properties, and real estate development. The Company has four principal business units/segments: SSLC Language College (SSLC), which includes SSLC Business College; CIBT School of Business & Technology Corp. (CIBT); IRIX Design Group Inc. (IRIX); and Global Education City Holdings Inc. (GECH). The Company's education business is conducted through SSLC in Canada and through CIBT and its subsidiaries in Asia. The Company operates its media communications business through IRIX. GECH is an investment holding and management company focused on education-related real estate projects in Vancouver, Canada.
33GF Score

Get the complete analysis for GECSF

OCF Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$0.20
Price
$0.06
GF Value