Far Eastern UniversityPHS:FEU 80 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.15% as of Feb. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 14.65. GuruFocus rates PHS:FEU with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱814.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 245 Education companies, Far Eastern University ranks better than 58.78% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Far Eastern University's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was ₱2,536 Mil. Far Eastern University's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was ₱13,243 Mil. Therefore, Far Eastern University's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 19.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Far Eastern University's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:FEU'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.46 Med: 14.65 Max: 19.09
Current: 15.79
During the past 13 years, Far Eastern University's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 19.09%. The lowest was 7.46%. And the median was 14.65%.
PHS:FEU's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 58.78% of 245
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 11.39
vs PHS:FEU: 15.79
Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Far Eastern University Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Far Eastern University Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Far Eastern University's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Far Eastern University Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
PHS:FEU vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Far Eastern University's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Far Eastern University's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Far Eastern University's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity 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.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.15% mean?
Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.15% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Far Eastern University and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 14.65. Over the past decade, Far Eastern University's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 7.46 to 19.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #101 out of 245 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 41.2%.
Is Far Eastern University's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Far Eastern University's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.15% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 14.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.46 to a high of 19.09. The Education industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.39. Far Eastern University's value of 19.15% is 68.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #101 out of 245 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Far Eastern University has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far Eastern University's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #101 out of 245 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Far Eastern University in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.39. Far Eastern University's value of 19.15% is 68.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Far Eastern University's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 7.46 to 19.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.65 vs. the industry median of 11.39, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for an Education company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Education companies is 11.39, based on 245 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Far Eastern University's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 19.15% is 68.1% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Far Eastern University and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 11.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far Eastern University's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.15%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 14.65. 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 ₱814.54, compared to a current price of ₱800.00 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.15%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 14.65 and 68.1% above the Education industry median of 11.39. Far Eastern University's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 19.15% 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 ₱800.00 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱814.54.
GuruFocus considers Far Eastern University to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:FEU:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 19.15% (31% above median its 10-year median of 14.65)
GF Value™: ₱814.54 vs. price of ₱800.00 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.1% above the Education median (#101 of 245)
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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