Ser EducacionalBSP:SEER3 +0.63%79 Gross Margin % is 62.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 54.40. GuruFocus rates BSP:SEER3 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of R$8.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Education companies, Ser Educacional ranks better than 71.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ser Educacional's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:SEER3'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.72 Med: 54.4 Max: 59.66
Current: 59.66
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ser Educacional was 59.66%. The lowest was 49.72%. And the median was 54.40%.
BSP:SEER3's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 71.19% of 243
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 47.93
vs BSP:SEER3: 59.66
Ser Educacional had a gross margin of 62.46% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ser Educacional was 1.70% per year.
Ser Educacional (BSP:SEER3) 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
Ser Educacional had a gross margin of 62.46% 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.
Ser Educacional Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ser Educacional Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ser Educacional'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:SEER3 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Ser Educacional'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.
Ser Educacional Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ser Educacional's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ser Educacional'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.
Ser Educacional (BSP:SEER3) has a Gross Margin % of 62.46% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ser Educacional and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 54.40. Over the past decade, Ser Educacional's Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.72 to 59.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Ser Educacional ranks #70 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is Ser Educacional's Gross Margin % too high?
Ser Educacional's current Gross Margin % of 62.46% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 54.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.72 to a high of 59.66. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 47.93. Ser Educacional's value of 62.46% is 30.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ser Educacional ranks #70 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ser Educacional has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ser Educacional's Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Ser Educacional ranks #70 out of 243 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Ser Educacional in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 47.93. Ser Educacional's value of 62.46% is 30.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ser Educacional's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.72 to 59.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.40 vs. the industry median of 47.93, Ser Educacional 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 47.93, based on 243 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. Ser Educacional's current Gross Margin % of 62.46% is 30.3% 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 Ser Educacional and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Gross Margin % is 47.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ser Educacional's current Gross Margin % is 62.46%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 54.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ser Educacional stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ser Educacional (BSP:SEER3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$8.15, compared to a current price of R$11.11 — trading 36.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 62.46%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 54.40 and 30.3% above the Education industry median of 47.93. Ser Educacional's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Ser Educacional (BSP:SEER3), the current Gross Margin % is 62.46% 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 Ser Educacional (BSP:SEER3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ser Educacional stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$11.11 is trading 36.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$8.15.
GuruFocus considers Ser Educacional to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:SEER3:
Gross Margin %: 62.46% (15% above median its 10-year median of 54.40)
GF Value™: R$8.15 vs. price of R$11.11 (36.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.3% above the Education median (#70 of 243)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SEER3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ser Educacional SA is an education and training services company. It is principally involved in the development and management activities for on-campus and distance-learning undergraduate, graduate, professional training, and other areas of education, and in participation, as a partner or shareholder, in other partnerships and companies in Brazil. Geographically, the operations are carried out through Brazil which also accounts for the majority of the revenue which includes monthly tuitions charged to students enrolled semiannually in regular undergraduate, graduate, distance learning, and technical courses.
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