Centro Escolar UniversityPHS:CEU +1.57%82 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.35% as of Feb. 2026, which is 157% above its 10-year median of 5.98. GuruFocus rates PHS:CEU with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱14.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Education companies, Centro Escolar University ranks worse than 59.32% 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. Centro Escolar University's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 15.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Centro Escolar University's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:CEU'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.75 Med: 5.98 Max: 11.96
Current: 10.83
During the past 13 years, Centro Escolar University's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 11.96%. The lowest was 1.75%. And the median was 5.98%.
PHS:CEU's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 59.32% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 17.53
vs PHS:CEU: 10.83
Centro Escolar University's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 49.90% per year.
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) 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.
Centro Escolar University ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Centro Escolar University ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Centro Escolar University's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.
Centro Escolar University ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
PHS:CEU vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Centro Escolar University'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.
Centro Escolar University ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Centro Escolar University's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centro Escolar University's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Centro Escolar University 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 15.35% mean?
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.35% 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 Centro Escolar University and its competitors. This is 157% above median its historical median of 5.98. Over the past decade, Centro Escolar University's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.75 to 11.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #156 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is Centro Escolar University's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Centro Escolar University's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.35% is 157% above median its 10-year median of 5.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.75 to a high of 11.96. The Education industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.53. Centro Escolar University's value of 15.35% is 12.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #156 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Centro Escolar University has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centro Escolar University's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #156 out of 263 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Centro Escolar University in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.53. Centro Escolar University's value of 15.35% is 12.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Centro Escolar University's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.75 to 11.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.98 vs. the industry median of 17.53, Centro Escolar University 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 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. Centro Escolar University's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.35% is 12.4% 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 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 Centro Escolar University 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. Centro Escolar University's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.35%, which is 157% above median its own 10-year median of 5.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centro Escolar University stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱14.38, compared to a current price of ₱16.78 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.35%, which is 157% above median its 10-year median of 5.98 and 12.4% below the Education industry median of 17.53. Centro Escolar University's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.35% 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 Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centro Escolar University stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱16.78 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱14.38.
GuruFocus considers Centro Escolar University to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CEU:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 15.35% (157% above median its 10-year median of 5.98)
GF Value™: ₱14.38 vs. price of ₱16.78 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.4% below the Education median (#156 of 263)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:CEU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Centro Escolar University is a Philippines-based institution of higher learning. The company is engaged in establishing, maintaining, and operating an educational institution for the training of the youth in all branches of the arts and sciences, offering classes at the tertiary level. The University operates in four geographical segments, such as Mendiola, Malolos, Makati-Gil Puyat, and Makati Legaspi campus.
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