GECSF (Global Education Communities) Tax Rate %: -6.44% (As of Feb. 2026)

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GECSF Global Education Communities Corp GECSF
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GF Value $0.06
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What is Global Education Communities Tax Rate %?

Global Education Communities GECSF -3.76% 28 Tax Rate % is -6.44% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates GECSF with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Global Education Communities's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $-0.02 Mil. Global Education Communities's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.30 Mil. Therefore, Global Education Communities's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -6.44%.

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Global Education Communities Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Global Education Communities Tax Rate % Chart

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

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Global Education Communities's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Aug. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Aug. 2025 )
=-1.551/-24.892
=6.23 %

Global Education Communities's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-0.019/0.295
=-6.44 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of -6.44% mean?
Global Education Communities (GECSF) has a Tax Rate % of -6.44% as of Feb. 2026.
Is Global Education Communities' Tax Rate % too high?
Global Education Communities' current Tax Rate % is -6.44%. Overall, Global Education Communities has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Education Communities' Tax Rate % compare to EDU and TAL?
Global Education Communities' Tax Rate % of -6.44% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for an Education company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Education industry context. However, Tax Rate % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Global Education Communities's current Tax Rate % is -6.44%. 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 $0.19 — trading 213.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is -6.44%. Global Education Communities' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Education Communities (GECSF), the current Tax Rate % is -6.44% 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 $0.19 is trading 213.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.06. GuruFocus considers Global Education Communities to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GECSF:

  • Tax Rate %: -6.44%
  • GF Value™: $0.06 vs. price of $0.19 (213.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges GEC:Canada
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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