GECSF Stock Chart & Stats
$0.18
<$0.01(0.63%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$0.18
<$0.01(0.63%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$0.17 - $0.32
Previous CloseN/A
Volume9.00K
Average Volume (3M)6.35K
Market Cap
$12.40M
Enterprise Value$319.59
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.44M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$203.96M
Price to Earnings (P/E)0.7
Beta0.19
Next Earnings
Nov 26, 2026Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.37
Shares Outstanding68,698,320
10 Day Avg. Volume1,140
30 Day Avg. Volume6,352
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.56
Price to Sales (P/S)0.93
P/FCF Ratio-20.90
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue>-0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit>-0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$0.51Price Target Upside180.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)$16.18M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Rental ModelRental income from student accommodation can provide a recurring revenue base when residences remain occupied. This business model offers greater visibility than purely transactional services, although the pack does not provide occupancy or retention data.
Integrated Student PlatformCombining housing, residence operations, and education-related services may deepen relationships with students and create opportunities to capture more value per resident. The model could support differentiation, though ancillary revenue materiality is not disclosed.
Resilient Gross MarginA relatively stable gross margin indicates that the underlying housing and service economics have not deteriorated as severely as revenue and operating profit. If maintained, this may provide a foundation for recovery when scale and operating execution improve.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue DeteriorationSevere revenue deterioration undermines the scale and predictability of the student housing platform. Sustained contraction would reduce operating leverage, weaken the ability to service obligations, and make any reported bottom-line profit less dependable.
Weak Cash ConversionPersistent negative operating and free cash flow indicates that accounting earnings are not converting into liquidity. This limits internally funded investment, increases reliance on financing, and raises the risk that reported profitability will not support long-term business needs.
High Financial LeverageHigh debt relative to a thin equity base leaves limited room for operating setbacks or asset impairment. Leverage can constrain strategic flexibility, increase refinancing dependence, and amplify the impact of weak cash generation on financial stability.
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GECSF FAQ
What was Global Education Communities’s price range in the past 12 months?
Global Education Communities lowest stock price was $0.17 and its highest was $0.32 in the past 12 months.
What is Global Education Communities’s market cap?
Global Education Communities’s market cap is $12.40M.
When is Global Education Communities’s upcoming earnings report date?
Global Education Communities’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 26, 2026 which is in 90 days.
How were Global Education Communities’s earnings last quarter?
Global Education Communities released its earnings results on Jul 14, 2026. The company reported -$0.007 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.014 by $0.007.
Is Global Education Communities overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Global Education Communities’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Global Education Communities pay dividends?
Global Education Communities does not currently pay dividends.
What is Global Education Communities’s EPS estimate?
Global Education Communities’s EPS estimate is 0.
How many shares outstanding does Global Education Communities have?
Global Education Communities has 68,698,320 shares outstanding.
What happened to Global Education Communities’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Global Education Communities reported an EPS of -$0.007 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.014. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Global Education Communities?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GECSF
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Company Description
Global Education Communities
Global Education Communities Corp. (GEC.TO) is a Canadian entity engaged in both education and student accommodation, with its operations spanning across Canada and other international markets. Its business model centers on investing in and developing assets within these two key sectors. The company's educational offerings are extensive, providing accredited English as a Second Language (ESL) programs that cover general language acquisition, academic preparation for college, business English, medical English, English proficiency test preparation, vacation-oriented courses, and online learning modules. Beyond ESL, GEC also delivers accredited vocational training programs, including business management, customer service, TESOL teacher certification, interpretation and translation services for Korean speakers, and online English teacher training. Furthermore, GEC supports international students by recruiting them for elementary, secondary, and post-secondary institutions across North America, complemented by dedicated on-the-ground support services. In the real estate domain, Global Education Communities Corp. strategically invests in, develops, and manages properties specifically designed for educational purposes. This portfolio includes fully serviced, student-focused rental apartments, hotels, and large-scale education complexes. These facilities primarily serve the needs of domestic and international students, alongside young professionals, predominantly within Metro Vancouver, Canada. Additionally, the company provides specialized web design and advertising services to the real estate industry. Originally incorporated in 1986 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the company was formerly known as CIBT Education Group Inc. before adopting its current name, Global Education Communities Corp., in April 2023.
GECSF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$0.51
▲(180.72% Upside)