Anima HoldingBSP:ANIM3 -2.91%81 Gross Margin % is 67.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 52.33. GuruFocus rates BSP:ANIM3 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of R$3.92 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 242 Education companies, Anima Holding ranks better than 76.45% on this metric.
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
Anima Holding had a gross margin of 67.67% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Anima Holding Gross Margin % Related Terms
Anima Holding Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Anima Holding'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.
BSP:ANIM3 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Anima Holding'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.
Anima Holding Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Anima Holding's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Anima Holding'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.
Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3) has a Gross Margin % of 67.67% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Anima Holding and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 52.33. Over the past decade, Anima Holding's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.86 to 63.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Anima Holding ranks #57 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Anima Holding's Gross Margin % too high?
Anima Holding's current Gross Margin % of 67.67% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 52.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.86 to a high of 63.13. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. Anima Holding's value of 67.67% is 40.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Anima Holding ranks #57 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Anima Holding has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anima Holding's Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Anima Holding ranks #57 out of 242 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Anima Holding in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. Anima Holding's value of 67.67% is 40.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Anima Holding's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.86 to 63.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.33 vs. the industry median of 48.11, Anima Holding 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 48.11, based on 242 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. Anima Holding's current Gross Margin % of 67.67% is 40.7% 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 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 Anima Holding and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Anima Holding's current Gross Margin % is 67.67%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 52.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anima Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$3.92, compared to a current price of R$2.67 — trading 31.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 67.67%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 52.33 and 40.7% above the Education industry median of 48.11. Anima Holding's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3), the current Gross Margin % is 67.67% as of Mar. 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 Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anima Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$2.67 is trading 31.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$3.92.
GuruFocus considers Anima Holding to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:ANIM3:
Gross Margin %: 67.67% (29% above median its 10-year median of 52.33)
GF Value™: R$3.92 vs. price of R$2.67 (31.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.7% above the Education median (#57 of 242)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:ANIM3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Anima Holding SA operates as a private higher education organization in Brazil. Its Education segment consists of activities performed by the subsidiaries engaged in the provision of education services by offering elementary school and high school courses, college degrees, and professional specialization courses. The Other businesses consist of activities performed by the subsidiaries including forums, seminars, specialization courses, in-company courses, publishing books, and magazines specifically focused on management and business, preparatory courses for the Brazilian Bar exam, and analysis.
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