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Aspen GroupASPU -6.64%42 Gross Margin % is 79.89% as of Jan. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 56.57. GuruFocus rates ASPU with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 244 Education companies, Aspen Group ranks better than 90.98% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Aspen Group's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $8.30 Mil. Aspen Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $10.39 Mil. Therefore, Aspen Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 79.89%.
Warning Sign:
Aspen Group Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aspen Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASPU'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.04 Med: 56.57 Max: 78.05
Current: 78.05
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Aspen Group was 78.05%. The lowest was 53.04%. And the median was 56.57%.
ASPU's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.98% of 244
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 48.02
vs ASPU: 78.05
Aspen Group had a gross margin of 79.89% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Aspen Group was -1.90% per year.
Aspen Group (OTCPK:ASPU) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Aspen Group had a gross margin of 79.89% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Aspen Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aspen Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aspen Group's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* 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.
ASPU vs VSA, WAFU, AMBO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Aspen Group's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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.
Aspen Group Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Aspen Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aspen Group's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Aspen Group (ASPU) has a Gross Margin % of 79.89% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aspen Group and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 56.57. Over the past decade, Aspen Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.04 to 78.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Aspen Group ranks #22 out of 244 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Aspen Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Aspen Group's current Gross Margin % of 79.89% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 56.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.04 to a high of 78.05. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 48.02. Aspen Group's value of 79.89% is 66.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aspen Group ranks #22 out of 244 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aspen Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aspen Group's Gross Margin % compare to VSA and WAFU?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Aspen Group ranks #22 out of 244 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aspen Group in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.02. Aspen Group's value of 79.89% is 66.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Aspen Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.04 to 78.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.57 vs. the industry median of 48.02, Aspen Group 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 Gross Margin % for an Education company?
The median Gross Margin % among Education companies is 48.02, based on 244 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Aspen Group's current Gross Margin % of 79.89% is 66.4% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aspen Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aspen Group's current Gross Margin % is 79.89%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 56.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aspen Group stock overvalued right now?
Aspen Group (ASPU) has a current Gross Margin % of 79.89%. The current Gross Margin % is 79.89%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 56.57 and 66.4% above the Education industry median of 48.02. Aspen Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aspen Group (ASPU), the current Gross Margin % is 79.89% as of Jan. 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.
Aspen Group Inc is an education technology holding company that leverages its infrastructure and expertise to allow its two universities, Aspen University and United States University, to offer Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree programs that span multiple programs of study with a concentrated focus on nursing. The schools at its universities include; the School of Nursing and Health Sciences; School of Education; and School of Business and Technology. The company offers affordable tuition and flexible financing solutions to students, to deliver on its vision of making college education affordable again.
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