Global Education CommunitiesTSX:GEC +5.77%36 PB Ratio is 0.38 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates TSX:GEC with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, Global Education Communities ranks better than 84.31% on this metric.
Global Education Communities Corp stock PB Ratio (=0.38) is close to 10-year low of 0.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Education Communities's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:GEC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.98 Max: 2.14
Current: 0.38
During the past 13 years, Global Education Communities's highest PB Ratio was 2.14. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.98.
TSX:GEC's PB Ratio is ranked better than 84.31% of 255
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.39
vs TSX:GEC: 0.38
During the past 12 months, Global Education Communities's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 104.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 19.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Global Education Communities was 154.20% per year. The lowest was -26.80% per year. And the median was 11.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Global Education Communities (TSX:GEC) 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.
Global Education Communities PB Ratio Related Terms
Global Education Communities 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, Global Education Communities'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.
Global Education Communities PB Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Global Education Communities's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Education Communities'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.
Global Education Communities (TSX:GEC) has a PB Ratio of 0.38 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Global Education Communities and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, Global Education Communities' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 2.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #40 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Global Education Communities' PB Ratio too high?
Global Education Communities' current PB Ratio of 0.38 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 2.14. The Education industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. Global Education Communities' value of 0.38 is 72.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #40 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Global Education Communities has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Education Communities' PB Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #40 out of 255 companies for PB Ratio. This places Global Education Communities in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. Global Education Communities' value of 0.38 is 72.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Global Education Communities' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 2.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Global Education Communities 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 1.39, based on 255 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. Global Education Communities's current PB Ratio of 0.38 is 72.7% 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 Global Education Communities and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Education Communities's current PB Ratio is 0.38, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 0.98. 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 (TSX:GEC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.08, compared to a current price of C$0.28 — trading 243.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.38, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 72.7% below the Education industry median of 1.39. Global Education Communities' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 9 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 Global Education Communities (TSX:GEC), the current PB Ratio is 0.38 as of Jul. 03, 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 (TSX:GEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Education Communities stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$0.28 is trading 243.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.08.
GuruFocus considers Global Education Communities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:GEC:
PB Ratio: 0.38 (61% below median its 10-year median of 0.98)
GF Value™: C$0.08 vs. price of C$0.28 (243.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.7% below the Education median (#40 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:GEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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