Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.60% (As of Feb. 2026 )

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PHS:FEU Far Eastern University Inc PHS:FEU
85 GF Score
Price ₱800.50
GF Value ₱823.61
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Far Eastern University 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio?

Far Eastern University PHS:FEU 85 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.60 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:FEU with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱823.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 129 Education companies, Far Eastern University ranks worse than 51.16% on this metric.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Far Eastern University's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.60%.

PHS:FEU's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than
51.16% of 129 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: -0.5 vs PHS:FEU: -0.60

Far Eastern University  (PHS:FEU) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.


Be Aware

Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.


Far Eastern University 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


PHS:FEU vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Far Eastern University's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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.


Far Eastern University 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Far Eastern University's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Far Eastern University's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Far Eastern University 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Far Eastern University's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

1-Year Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Feb. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Feb. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Feb. 2025 )
=(23.904 - 24.056) / 23.904
=-0.6%

* 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.60 mean?
Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.60 as of Feb. 2026. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Far Eastern University and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #66 out of 129 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Far Eastern University's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Far Eastern University's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.60. Based on the distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #66 out of 129 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Far Eastern University has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far Eastern University's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #66 out of 129 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Far Eastern University in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Education company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Education industry context. However, 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Far Eastern University and its competitors. Far Eastern University's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far Eastern University stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱823.61, compared to a current price of ₱800.50 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.60. Far Eastern University's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.60 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 Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far Eastern University stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱800.50 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱823.61. GuruFocus considers Far Eastern University to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:FEU:

  • 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.60
  • GF Value™: ₱823.61 vs. price of ₱800.50 (2.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Far Eastern University Business Description

Address Nicanor Reyes Street, Sampaloc, P.O Box 609, Manila, PHL, 1015
Far Eastern University Inc is a private, non-sectarian institution of learning comprising the following different institutes that offer specific courses, namely, the Institute of Arts and Sciences, the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance, the Institute of Education, the Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts, the Institute of Nursing, Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, and Institute of Law. The company's operating segment includes FEU Main, Trimestral Schools, and Other Schools. It generates maximum revenue from the FEU Main segment.
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