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Centro Escolar UniversityPHS:CEU +1.76%68 OCF Yield % is 14.22 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 11.64. GuruFocus rates PHS:CEU with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱14.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 264 Education companies, Centro Escolar University ranks better than 62.12% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Centro Escolar University OCF Yield % Related Terms
Centro Escolar University OCF Yield % 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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Centro Escolar University's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Yield % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Centro Escolar University's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centro Escolar University's OCF 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.
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) has a OCF Yield % of 14.22 as of Aug. 13, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 11.64. Over the past decade, Centro Escolar University's OCF Yield % has ranged from 0.98 to 31.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #100 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is Centro Escolar University's OCF Yield % too high?
Centro Escolar University's current OCF Yield % of 14.22 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 11.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 31.36. The Education industry median OCF Yield % is 9.89. Centro Escolar University's value of 14.22 is 43.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #100 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Centro Escolar University has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centro Escolar University's OCF Yield % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #100 out of 264 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Centro Escolar University in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.89. Centro Escolar University's value of 14.22 is 43.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Centro Escolar University's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 0.98 to 31.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.64 vs. the industry median of 9.89, Centro Escolar 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 OCF Yield % for an Education company?
The median OCF Yield % among Education companies is 9.89, based on 264 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Centro Escolar University's current OCF Yield % of 14.22 is 43.9% 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centro Escolar University's current OCF Yield % is 14.22, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 11.64. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱14.74, compared to a current price of ₱15.00 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 14.22, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 11.64 and 43.9% above the Education industry median of 9.89. Centro Escolar University's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU), the current OCF Yield % is 14.22 as of Aug. 13, 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 ₱15.00 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱14.74.
GuruFocus considers Centro Escolar University to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CEU:
OCF Yield %: 14.22 (22% above median its 10-year median of 11.64)
GF Value™: ₱14.74 vs. price of ₱15.00 (1.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.9% above the Education median (#100 of 264)
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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