Centro Escolar UniversityPHS:CEU +0.26%85 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.19 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 5.13. GuruFocus rates PHS:CEU with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱14.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 123 Education companies, Centro Escolar University ranks better than 63.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Centro Escolar University's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:CEU'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.98 Med: 5.13 Max: 15.75
Current: 6.19
During the past 13 years, Centro Escolar University's highest Yield on Cost was 15.75. The lowest was 1.98. And the median was 5.13.
PHS:CEU's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 63.41% of 123
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.22
vs PHS:CEU: 6.19
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Centro Escolar University 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
PHS:CEU vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Centro Escolar University's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Centro Escolar University's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centro Escolar University's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Centro Escolar University 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.19 as of Jul. 01, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 5.13. Over the past decade, Centro Escolar University's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.98 to 15.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #45 out of 123 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Centro Escolar University's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Centro Escolar University's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.19 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 5.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.98 to a high of 15.75. The Education industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.22. Centro Escolar University's value of 6.19 is 46.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #45 out of 123 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Centro Escolar 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 Centro Escolar University's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #45 out of 123 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Centro Escolar University in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.22. Centro Escolar University's value of 6.19 is 46.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Centro Escolar University's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.98 to 15.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.13 vs. the industry median of 4.22, Centro Escolar University 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Education company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Education companies is 4.22, based on 123 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Centro Escolar University's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.19 is 46.7% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centro Escolar University's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.19, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 5.13. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱14.42, compared to a current price of ₱15.72 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.19, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 5.13 and 46.7% above the Education industry median of 4.22. Centro Escolar University's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.19 as of Jul. 01, 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 ₱15.72 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱14.42.
GuruFocus considers Centro Escolar University to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CEU:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.19 (21% above median its 10-year median of 5.13)
GF Value™: ₱14.42 vs. price of ₱15.72 (9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.7% above the Education median (#45 of 123)
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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