Global Education Communities (FRA:O3V) ROCE %: 3.07% (As of Feb. 2026)

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FRA:O3V Global Education Communities Corp FRA:O3V
31 GF Score
Price €0.17
GF Value €0.05
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What is Global Education Communities ROCE %?

Global Education Communities FRA:O3V -2.82% 31 ROCE % is 3.07% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:O3V with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.05. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Global Education Communities's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.07%.

Global Education Communities  (FRA:O3V) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Global Education Communities ROCE % Related Terms

Global Education Communities ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Education Communities's ROCE % 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.

Global Education Communities ROCE % Chart

Global Education Communities Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
ROCE %
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Global Education Communities Quarterly Data
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Global Education Communities ROCE % Calculation

Global Education Communities's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Aug. 2025 )  (A: Aug. 2024 )(A: Aug. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Aug. 2025 )  (A: Aug. 2024 )(A: Aug. 2025 )
=-15.466/( ( (315.647 - 83.72) + (234.942 - 46.91) )/ 2 )
=-15.466/( (231.927+188.032)/ 2 )
=-15.466/209.9795
=-7.37 %

Global Education Communities's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Nov. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Feb. 2026 )  (Q: Nov. 2025 )(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=5.84/( ( (232.414 - 35.783) + (233.166 - 49.497) )/ 2 )
=5.84/( ( 196.631 + 183.669 )/ 2 )
=5.84/190.15
=3.07 %

(1) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 3.07% mean?
Global Education Communities (FRA:O3V) has a ROCE % of 3.07% as of Feb. 2026.
Is Global Education Communities' ROCE % too high?
Global Education Communities' current ROCE % is 3.07%. The Education industry median ROCE % is 8.25. Global Education Communities' value of 3.07% is 62.8% below this industry median. Overall, Global Education Communities has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Education Communities' ROCE % compare to EDU and TAL?
Global Education Communities' ROCE % of 3.07% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.25. Global Education Communities' value of 3.07% is 62.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Education company?
The median ROCE % among Education companies is 8.25, based on 259 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Education Communities's current ROCE % of 3.07% is 62.8% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Education industry, the median ROCE % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Education Communities's current ROCE % is 3.07%. 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?
Global Education Communities (FRA:O3V) has a current ROCE % of 3.07%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.05, compared to a current price of €0.17 — trading 244% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 3.07% and 62.8% below the Education industry median of 8.25. Global Education Communities' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Education Communities (FRA:O3V), the current ROCE % is 3.07% 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 (FRA:O3V) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Education Communities stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.17 is trading 244% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.05.

Key valuation signals for FRA:O3V:

  • ROCE %: 3.07%
  • GF Value™: €0.05 vs. price of €0.17 (244% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.8% below the Education median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:O3V stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Global Education Communities Business Description

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Address 777 West Broadway, Suite 1200, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V5Z 4J7
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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