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GEC Stock Chart & Stats
C$0.33
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Market closed
C$0.33
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Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$0.22 - C$0.48
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)34.77K
Market Cap
C$21.30M
Enterprise ValueC$221.64M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$1.38M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$203.12M
Price to Earnings (P/E)0.8
Beta0.82
Next Earnings
Jul 20, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.38
Shares Outstanding68,698,320
10 Day Avg. Volume84,128
30 Day Avg. Volume34,770
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 CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$0.83Price Target Upside150.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$21.96M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Student Housing + Education ModelGEC's core model—student accommodation plus education-related services—targets structurally recurring demand tied to enrollments and campus proximity. This creates recurring rental income and service revenue streams that are defensive versus broader cyclical real estate, supporting medium-term cash visibility if occupancy stabilizes.
Strong Gross MarginsSustained gross margins near the mid-50s indicate inherent pricing power or efficient cost structures in core housing and education services. High gross margin provides operating leverage: as occupancy or revenues recover, a greater share flows to operating profit, aiding margin recovery and resilience over a multi-quarter horizon.
Improved Equity And Positive ROEAn improvement in equity and a positive return on equity in 2025 strengthen the firm's capital base versus prior years. This reduces some solvency pressure, enhances credibility with lenders/investors, and provides a modest buffer to absorb further operational weakness while supporting access to capital for restructuring or targeted investment.
Bears Say
Very High LeverageExtremely high debt-to-equity leaves GEC highly exposed to refinancing, interest-rate and occupancy shocks. High leverage constrains strategic flexibility, increases fixed financing costs that compress operating margins, and raises the risk of covenant breaches or forced asset disposals if cash flow recovery lags expectations over several quarters.
Negative Operating & Free Cash FlowTwo consecutive years of negative operating and free cash flow undermine the firm's ability to service debt and fund maintenance or expansion internally. Persistent cash outflows increase dependence on external financing or equity issuance, which is costly when leverage is already high and can dilute returns or raise solvency concerns.
Sharp Revenue Decline & Weak EBITA ~59% revenue drop and negative EBIT margins signal a loss of scale and core operating weakness. For a business with significant fixed costs like residences, such declines materially erode operating leverage, compromise margin sustainability, and make earnings less durable even if net income shows volatility due to one-offs or accounting items.
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GEC FAQ
What was Global Education Communities’s price range in the past 12 months?
Global Education Communities lowest stock price was C$0.22 and its highest was C$0.48 in the past 12 months.
What is Global Education Communities’s market cap?
Global Education Communities’s market cap is C$21.30M.
When is Global Education Communities’s upcoming earnings report date?
Global Education Communities’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 20, 2026 which is in 9 days.
How were Global Education Communities’s earnings last quarter?
Global Education Communities released its earnings results on Apr 14, 2026. The company reported C$0.03 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of C$0 by C$0.03.
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 -0.02.
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 C$0.03 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of C$0. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.5%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Global Education Communities?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:GEC
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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.
GEC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$0.83
▲(150.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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