Global Education CommunitiesGECSF +6.56%33 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 559.03% as of Feb. 2026, which is 3066% above its 10-year median of 17.66. 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 worse than 95.06% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Global Education Communities's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 559.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Education Communities's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
GECSF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -299.32 Med: 17.66 Max: 495.59
Current: -299.32
During the past 13 years, Global Education Communities's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 495.59%. The lowest was -299.32%. And the median was 17.66%.
GECSF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 95.06% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 17.53
vs GECSF: -299.32
Global Education Communities (OTCPK:GECSF) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
* 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
GECSF vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Global Education Communities's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Global Education Communities's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Education Communities's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Global Education Communities ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) EBIT 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 559.03% mean?
Global Education Communities (GECSF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 559.03% as of Feb. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Global Education Communities and its competitors. This is 3066% above median its historical median of 17.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #250 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 95.1%.
Is Global Education Communities' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Global Education Communities' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 559.03% is 3066% above median its 10-year median of 17.66. The Education industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.53. Global Education Communities' value of 559.03% is 3089% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #250 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #250 out of 263 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Global Education Communities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.53. Global Education Communities' value of 559.03% is 3089% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.66 vs. the industry median of 17.53, Global Education Communities 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for an Education company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Education companies is 17.53, based on 263 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Education Communities's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 559.03% is 3089% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Global Education Communities and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Education Communities's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 559.03%, which is 3066% above median its own 10-year median of 17.66. 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 $0.21 — trading 257.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 559.03%, which is 3066% above median its 10-year median of 17.66 and 3089% above the Education industry median of 17.53. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Education Communities (GECSF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 559.03% 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 $0.21 is trading 257.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.06.
GuruFocus considers Global Education Communities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GECSF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 559.03% (3066% above median its 10-year median of 17.66)
GF Value™: $0.06 vs. price of $0.21 (257.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3089% above the Education median (#250 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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