Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Global Education CommunitiesGECSF -3.76%28 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.50% as of Feb. 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates GECSF with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Education companies, Global Education Communities ranks better than 61.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Education Communities's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
GECSF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.16 Med: 0.87 Max: 8.53
Current: 6.37
During the past 13 years, Global Education Communities's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.53%. The lowest was -3.16%. And the median was 0.87%.
GECSF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 61.22% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.31
vs GECSF: 6.37
Global Education Communities (OTCPK:GECSF) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Global Education Communities Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Global Education Communities Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Global Education Communities Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
GECSF vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Global Education Communities's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Global Education Communities's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Education Communities's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.50% mean?
Global Education Communities (GECSF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.50% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Global Education Communities and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #102 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is Global Education Communities' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Global Education Communities' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.50% is 72% above median its 10-year median of 0.87. The Education industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.31. Global Education Communities' value of 1.50% is 65.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #102 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Education Communities has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Education Communities' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #102 out of 263 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Global Education Communities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.31. Global Education Communities' value of 1.50% is 65.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 4.31, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Education company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Education companies is 4.31, based on 263 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Education Communities's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.50% is 65.2% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Global Education Communities and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Education Communities's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.50%, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 0.87. 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 (GECSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.06, compared to a current price of $0.19 — trading 213.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.50%, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 65.2% below the Education industry median of 4.31. Global Education Communities' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Education Communities (GECSF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.50% 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 Global Education Communities (GECSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Education Communities stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.19 is trading 213.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.06.
GuruFocus considers Global Education Communities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GECSF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.50% (72% above median its 10-year median of 0.87)
GF Value™: $0.06 vs. price of $0.19 (213.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.2% below the Education median (#102 of 263)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GECSF 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.
28GF Score
Get the complete analysis for GECSF
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
GECSF has been successfully added to your 
