Centro Escolar UniversityPHS:CEU +1.57%82 Pretax Margin % is 34.63% as of Feb. 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 15.90. 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 255 Education companies, Centro Escolar University ranks better than 84.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Centro Escolar University's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:CEU'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.61 Med: 15.9 Max: 30.91
Current: 29.6
PHS:CEU's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 84.31% of 255
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 8.25
vs PHS:CEU: 29.60
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Centro Escolar University Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Centro Escolar University Pretax Margin % 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.
PHS:CEU vs EDU, TAL, GHC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Centro Escolar University's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.
Centro Escolar University Pretax Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Centro Escolar University's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centro Escolar University's Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % of 34.63% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. This is 118% above median its historical median of 15.90. Over the past decade, Centro Escolar University's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.61 to 30.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #40 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Centro Escolar University's Pretax Margin % too high?
Centro Escolar University's current Pretax Margin % of 34.63% is 118% above median its 10-year median of 15.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.61 to a high of 30.91. The Education industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.25. Centro Escolar University's value of 34.63% is 319.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #40 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Pretax Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #40 out of 255 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Centro Escolar University in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.25. Centro Escolar University's value of 34.63% is 319.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Centro Escolar University's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.61 to 30.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.90 vs. the industry median of 8.25, 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 Pretax Margin % for an Education company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Education companies is 8.25, based on 255 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Centro Escolar University's current Pretax Margin % of 34.63% is 319.8% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centro Escolar University's current Pretax Margin % is 34.63%, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 15.90. 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 Pretax Margin % is 34.63%, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 15.90 and 319.8% above the Education industry median of 8.25. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU), the current Pretax Margin % is 34.63% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 34.63% (118% above median its 10-year median of 15.90)
GF Value™: ₱14.38 vs. price of ₱16.78 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 319.8% above the Education median (#40 of 255)
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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