Exceed WorldEXDW 44 Gross Margin % is 18.42% as of Sep. 2025, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 49.88. GuruFocus rates EXDW with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.15. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Education companies, Exceed World ranks worse than 51.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Exceed World's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
EXDW'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.72 Med: 49.88 Max: 55.15
Current: 47.35
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Exceed World was 55.15%. The lowest was 39.72%. And the median was 49.88%.
EXDW's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 51.02% of 245
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 47.86
vs EXDW: 47.35
Exceed World had a gross margin of 18.42% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Exceed World was -0.20% per year.
Exceed World (OTCPK:EXDW) 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
Exceed World had a gross margin of 18.42% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
Exceed World Gross Margin % Related Terms
Exceed World Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Exceed World'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.
EXDW vs ASPU, WAFU, AMBO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Exceed World'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.
Exceed World Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Exceed World's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Exceed World'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.
Exceed World (EXDW) has a Gross Margin % of 18.42% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Exceed World and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 49.88. Over the past decade, Exceed World's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.72 to 55.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Exceed World ranks #125 out of 245 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Exceed World's Gross Margin % too high?
Exceed World's current Gross Margin % of 18.42% is 63% below median its 10-year median of 49.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.72 to a high of 55.15. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 47.86. Exceed World's value of 18.42% is 61.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Exceed World ranks #125 out of 245 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Exceed World has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Exceed World's Gross Margin % compare to ASPU and WAFU?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Exceed World ranks #125 out of 245 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Exceed World in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 47.86. Exceed World's value of 18.42% is 61.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Exceed World's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.72 to 55.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.88 vs. the industry median of 47.86, Exceed World has consistently been below 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 47.86, based on 245 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. Exceed World's current Gross Margin % of 18.42% is 61.5% below 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 Exceed World and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Gross Margin % is 47.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Exceed World's current Gross Margin % is 18.42%, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 49.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Exceed World stock overvalued right now?
Exceed World (EXDW) has a current Gross Margin % of 18.42%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.15, compared to a current price of $0.29 — trading 95% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.42%, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 49.88 and 61.5% below the Education industry median of 47.86. Exceed World's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 8 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 Exceed World (EXDW), the current Gross Margin % is 18.42% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Exceed World (EXDW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exceed World stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.29 is trading 95% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.15.
Key valuation signals for EXDW:
Gross Margin %: 18.42% (63% below median its 10-year median of 49.88)
GF Value™: $0.15 vs. price of $0.29 (95% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.5% below the Education median (#125 of 245)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EXDW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Exceed World Inc is engaged in the education service business and provides educational services through an internet platform called Force Club. The company is an education service provider in Japan, offering a range of e-learning education programs and supporting services through Force Club. Its e-learning programs, procured from independent third-party software developers, include pre-school learning resources, resources supplementing elementary, junior high, and senior high school curricula, preparation courses for university entrance and professional qualification examinations, and English learning, serving customers from pre-school children to students and adult learners, mainly as supplemental learning resources and self-learning tools.
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