Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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BSP:CSED3 Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional SA BSP:CSED3
79 GF Score
Price R$4.00
GF Value R$5.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Financial Strength?

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional BSP:CSED3 -2.91% 79 Financial Strength is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates BSP:CSED3 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of R$5.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.79. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.89. As of today, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Altman Z-Score is 1.47.


Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional  (BSP:CSED3) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Financial Strength Related Terms


BSP:CSED3 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Financial Strength vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Financial Strength falls into.


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Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-78 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$140 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$2,209 Mil.

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*140.27/-78.285
=1.79

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(303.408 + 2208.803) / 2807.836
=0.89

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional has a Z-score of 1.47, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.47 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 5 mean?
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00.
Is Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Financial Strength too high?
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's current Financial Strength of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Financial Strength compare to EDU and TAL?
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. Historically, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Education company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Education industry context. However, Financial Strength should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional and its competitors. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$5.44, compared to a current price of R$4.00 — trading 26.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3), the current Financial Strength is 5 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 Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$4.00 is trading 26.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$5.44. GuruFocus considers Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CSED3:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: R$5.44 vs. price of R$4.00 (26.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CSED3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Business Description

Address Rua Cesario Galeno, 448/475 - Tatuape, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 03071-000
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional SA is engaged in the business of providing education services. It provides higher education, graduate programs, postgraduate courses, childhood education, and technical education.
79GF Score

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