Global Education CommunitiesGECSF -2.78%33 ROA % is 1.50% as of Feb. 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates GECSF with a GF Score™ of 33/100 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 66.92% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Global Education Communities's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $4.08 Mil.
Global Education Communities's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $272.15 Mil. Therefore, Global Education Communities's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Education Communities's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
GECSF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.08 Med: 0.85 Max: 7.86
Current: 6.3
During the past 13 years, Global Education Communities's highest ROA % was 7.86%. The lowest was -3.08%. And the median was 0.85%.
GECSF's ROA % is ranked better than 66.92% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 3.9
vs GECSF: 6.30
Global Education Communities (OTCPK:GECSF) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Global Education Communities ROA % Related Terms
Global Education Communities ROA % 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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Global Education Communities's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Global Education Communities's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Education Communities's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Global Education Communities (GECSF) has a ROA % of 1.50% as of Feb. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Global Education Communities and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 0.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #87 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 33.1%.
Is Global Education Communities' ROA % too high?
Global Education Communities' current ROA % of 1.50% is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.85. The Education industry median ROA % is 3.90. Global Education Communities' value of 1.50% is 61.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #87 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Education Communities has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Education Communities' ROA % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #87 out of 263 companies for ROA %. This puts Global Education Communities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.90. Global Education Communities' value of 1.50% is 61.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 3.90, 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 ROA % for an Education company?
The median ROA % among Education companies is 3.90, based on 263 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Education Communities's current ROA % of 1.50% is 61.5% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Global Education Communities and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median ROA % is 3.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Education Communities's current ROA % is 1.50%, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 0.85. 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 $0.20 — trading 232.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.50%, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 61.5% below the Education industry median of 3.90. Global Education Communities' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Education Communities (GECSF), the current ROA % 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 $0.20 is trading 232.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.06.
GuruFocus considers Global Education Communities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GECSF:
ROA %: 1.50% (76% above median its 10-year median of 0.85)
GF Value™: $0.06 vs. price of $0.20 (232.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.5% below the Education median (#87 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.
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