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Far Eastern UniversityPHS:FEU 88 Pretax Margin % is 45.38% as of Feb. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 35.68. 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 91.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Far Eastern University's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:FEU'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.86 Med: 35.68 Max: 45.16
Current: 38.41
PHS:FEU's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 91.37% of 255
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 8.24
vs PHS:FEU: 38.41
Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) 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.
Far Eastern University Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Far Eastern University Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Far Eastern University's Pretax 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Far Eastern 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.
Far Eastern University Pretax Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Far Eastern University's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Far Eastern 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.
Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) has a Pretax Margin % of 45.38% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Far Eastern University and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 35.68. Over the past decade, Far Eastern University's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 21.86 to 45.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #22 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is Far Eastern University's Pretax Margin % too high?
Far Eastern University's current Pretax Margin % of 45.38% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 35.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.86 to a high of 45.16. The Education industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.24. Far Eastern University's value of 45.38% is 450.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #22 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 Pretax Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #22 out of 255 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Far Eastern University in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.24. Far Eastern University's value of 45.38% is 450.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Far Eastern University's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 21.86 to 45.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.68 vs. the industry median of 8.24, 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 Pretax Margin % for an Education company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Education companies is 8.24, 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. Far Eastern University's current Pretax Margin % of 45.38% is 450.7% 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 Far Eastern University and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far Eastern University's current Pretax Margin % is 45.38%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 35.68. 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 Pretax Margin % is 45.38%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 35.68 and 450.7% above the Education industry median of 8.24. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU), the current Pretax Margin % is 45.38% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 45.38% (27% above median its 10-year median of 35.68)
GF Value™: ₱819.72 vs. price of ₱800.50 (2.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 450.7% above the Education median (#22 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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