Atom Educacao e EditoraBSP:ATED3 -0.56%19 Gross Margin % is 88.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 95.54. GuruFocus rates BSP:ATED3 with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Media - Diversified companies, Atom Educacao e Editora ranks better than 92.76% on this metric.
BSP:ATED3's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 92.76% of 953
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.9
vs BSP:ATED3: 90.30
Atom Educacao e Editora had a gross margin of 88.53% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Atom Educacao e Editora was -1.80% per year.
Atom Educacao e Editora (BSP:ATED3) 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
Atom Educacao e Editora had a gross margin of 88.53% 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.
Atom Educacao e Editora Gross Margin % Related Terms
Atom Educacao e Editora Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Atom Educacao e Editora'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.
Atom Educacao e Editora Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Atom Educacao e Editora's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atom Educacao e Editora'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.
Atom Educacao e Editora (BSP:ATED3) has a Gross Margin % of 88.53% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Atom Educacao e Editora and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 95.54. Over the past decade, Atom Educacao e Editora's Gross Margin % has ranged from 90.30 to 99.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Atom Educacao e Editora ranks #69 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is Atom Educacao e Editora's Gross Margin % too high?
Atom Educacao e Editora's current Gross Margin % of 88.53% is near median its 10-year median of 95.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 90.30 to a high of 99.66. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. Atom Educacao e Editora's value of 88.53% is 127.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atom Educacao e Editora ranks #69 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Atom Educacao e Editora has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atom Educacao e Editora's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Atom Educacao e Editora ranks #69 out of 953 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Atom Educacao e Editora in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. Atom Educacao e Editora's value of 88.53% is 127.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Atom Educacao e Editora's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 90.30 to 99.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 95.54 vs. the industry median of 38.90, Atom Educacao e Editora 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.90, based on 953 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. Atom Educacao e Editora's current Gross Margin % of 88.53% is 127.6% 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 Atom Educacao e Editora and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Atom Educacao e Editora's current Gross Margin % is 88.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 95.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atom Educacao e Editora stock overvalued right now?
Atom Educacao e Editora (BSP:ATED3) has a current Gross Margin % of 88.53%. The current Gross Margin % is 88.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 95.54 and 127.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.90. Atom Educacao e Editora's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 Atom Educacao e Editora (BSP:ATED3), the current Gross Margin % is 88.53% 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.
Atom Educacao e Editora SA is engaged in the Editing and publishing of books, magazines, and educational content in the financial segment, training in professional development and equity management.
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