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Far Eastern UniversityPHS:FEU 88 Operating Margin % is 38.21% as of Feb. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 31.57. GuruFocus rates PHS:FEU with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱819.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, Far Eastern University ranks better than 85.1% on this metric.
Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Far Eastern University Operating Margin % Related Terms
Far Eastern University Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Far Eastern University's Operating 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.
PHS:FEU vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Far Eastern University's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Far Eastern University's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Far Eastern University's Operating Margin % falls into.
Far Eastern University Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Far Eastern University's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Operating Margin % of 38.21% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Far Eastern University and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 31.57. Over the past decade, Far Eastern University's Operating Margin % has ranged from 20.42 to 39.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #38 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Far Eastern University's Operating Margin % too high?
Far Eastern University's current Operating Margin % of 38.21% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 31.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.42 to a high of 39.41. The Education industry median Operating Margin % is 9.74. Far Eastern University's value of 38.21% is 292.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #38 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 Operating Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #38 out of 255 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Far Eastern University in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.74. Far Eastern University's value of 38.21% is 292.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Far Eastern University's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 20.42 to 39.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.57 vs. the industry median of 9.74, 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 Operating Margin % for an Education company?
The median Operating Margin % among Education companies is 9.74, based on 255 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Far Eastern University's current Operating Margin % of 38.21% is 292.3% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Far Eastern University and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far Eastern University's current Operating Margin % is 38.21%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 31.57. 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 ₱819.72, compared to a current price of ₱800.50 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 38.21%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 31.57 and 292.3% above the Education industry median of 9.74. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU), the current Operating Margin % is 38.21% 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 ₱819.72.
GuruFocus considers Far Eastern University to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:FEU:
Operating Margin %: 38.21% (21% above median its 10-year median of 31.57)
GF Value™: ₱819.72 vs. price of ₱800.50 (2.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 292.3% above the Education median (#38 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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