The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Centro Escolar University's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.00.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Centro Escolar University is 0.94, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Centro Escolar University's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:CEU'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.57 Max: 1.29
Current: 0.94
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Centro Escolar University was 1.29. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.57.
PHS:CEU's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 80.37% of 107
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.47
vs PHS:CEU: 0.94
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Centro Escolar University was 15.75%. The lowest was 1.98%. And the median was 5.13%.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Centro Escolar University was 44.10% per year. The lowest was -41.50% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Centro Escolar University Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Centro Escolar University Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
Centro Escolar University Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
PHS:CEU vs EDU, TAL, GHC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Centro Escolar University's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Centro Escolar University's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centro Escolar University's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Centro Escolar University Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Centro Escolar University's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. Over the past decade, Centro Escolar University's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #86 out of 107 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 80.4%.
Is Centro Escolar University's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Centro Escolar University's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 1.29. Based on the distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #86 out of 107 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Centro Escolar University has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centro Escolar University's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #86 out of 107 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Centro Escolar University in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Historically, Centro Escolar University's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.29 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Education company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Education companies is 0.47, based on 107 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centro Escolar University's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱14.38, compared to a current price of ₱16.78 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Centro Escolar University's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 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 ₱16.78 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱14.38.
GuruFocus considers Centro Escolar University to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CEU:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ₱14.38 vs. price of ₱16.78 (16.7% above fair value)
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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