Centro Escolar UniversityPHS:CEU +1.57%82 PB Ratio is 1.11 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates PHS:CEU with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱14.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Education companies, Centro Escolar University ranks better than 55.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Centro Escolar University's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:CEU'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 0.63 Max: 1.33
Current: 1.11
During the past 13 years, Centro Escolar University's highest PB Ratio was 1.33. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.63.
PHS:CEU's PB Ratio is ranked better than 55.51% of 254
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.375
vs PHS:CEU: 1.11
During the past 12 months, Centro Escolar University's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Centro Escolar University was 16.00% per year. The lowest was -2.50% per year. And the median was 6.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Centro Escolar University PB Ratio Related Terms
Centro Escolar University PB 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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Centro Escolar University's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Centro Escolar University's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centro Escolar University's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) has a PB Ratio of 1.11 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, Centro Escolar University's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #113 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is Centro Escolar University's PB Ratio too high?
Centro Escolar University's current PB Ratio of 1.11 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 1.33. The Education industry median PB Ratio is 1.38. Centro Escolar University's value of 1.11 is 19.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #113 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 PB Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #113 out of 254 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Centro Escolar University in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.38. Centro Escolar University's value of 1.11 is 19.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Centro Escolar University's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 1.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Centro Escolar University has consistently been below 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 PB Ratio for an Education company?
The median PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.38, based on 254 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Centro Escolar University's current PB Ratio of 1.11 is 19.3% below 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centro Escolar University's current PB Ratio is 1.11, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 0.63. 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 PB Ratio is 1.11, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 19.3% below the Education industry median of 1.38. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU), the current PB Ratio is 1.11 as of Jun. 28, 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:
PB Ratio: 1.11 (76% above median its 10-year median of 0.63)
GF Value™: ₱14.38 vs. price of ₱16.78 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.3% below the Education median (#113 of 254)
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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