STI Education Systems HoldingsPHS:STI -0.83%98 Pretax Margin % is 44.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 114% above its 10-year median of 20.63. GuruFocus rates PHS:STI with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, STI Education Systems Holdings ranks better than 93.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for STI Education Systems Holdings's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:STI'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.61 Med: 20.63 Max: 44.09
Current: 43.75
PHS:STI's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 93.73% of 255
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 8.24
vs PHS:STI: 43.75
STI Education Systems Holdings (PHS:STI) 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.
STI Education Systems Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
STI Education Systems Holdings 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.
STI Education Systems Holdings Pretax Margin % Chart
PHS:STI vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, STI Education Systems Holdings'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.
STI Education Systems Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, STI Education Systems Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STI Education Systems Holdings'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.
STI Education Systems Holdings (PHS:STI) has a Pretax Margin % of 44.15% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on STI Education Systems Holdings and its competitors. This is 114% above median its historical median of 20.63. According to the industry distribution chart, STI Education Systems Holdings ranks #16 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is STI Education Systems Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
STI Education Systems Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 44.15% is 114% above median its 10-year median of 20.63. The Education industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.24. STI Education Systems Holdings' value of 44.15% is 435.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STI Education Systems Holdings ranks #16 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, STI Education Systems Holdings has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STI Education Systems Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, STI Education Systems Holdings ranks #16 out of 255 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places STI Education Systems Holdings in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.24. STI Education Systems Holdings' value of 44.15% is 435.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.63 vs. the industry median of 8.24, STI Education Systems Holdings 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. STI Education Systems Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 44.15% is 435.8% 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 STI Education Systems Holdings 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. STI Education Systems Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 44.15%, which is 114% above median its own 10-year median of 20.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STI Education Systems Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STI Education Systems Holdings (PHS:STI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1.36, compared to a current price of ₱1.20 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 44.15%, which is 114% above median its 10-year median of 20.63 and 435.8% above the Education industry median of 8.24. STI Education Systems Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 98/100 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 STI Education Systems Holdings (PHS:STI), the current Pretax Margin % is 44.15% as of Mar. 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 STI Education Systems Holdings (PHS:STI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STI Education Systems Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱1.20 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.36.
GuruFocus considers STI Education Systems Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:STI:
Pretax Margin %: 44.15% (114% above median its 10-year median of 20.63)
GF Value™: ₱1.36 vs. price of ₱1.20 (11.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 435.8% above the Education median (#16 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:STI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
STI Education Systems Holdings Business Description
STI Education Systems Holdings Inc is a Philippine investment holding company focused on education and education-related activities through subsidiaries that operate schools offering basic education, Senior High School, tertiary, post-graduate, and non-degree programs. The majority of its revenues come from educational services provided over time. It is organized into five geographical segments: Metro Manila, Northern Luzon, Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, with the majority of revenue coming from Metro Manila.
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