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What is International School Augsburg AG Gross Margin %?
International School Augsburg AGFRA:9JK 79 Gross Margin % is 21.45% as of Feb. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 34.65. GuruFocus rates FRA:9JK with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 242 Education companies, International School Augsburg AG ranks worse than 74.79% on this metric.
International School Augsburg AG (FRA:9JK) 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
International School Augsburg AG had a gross margin of 21.45% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
International School Augsburg AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
International School Augsburg AG 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.
International School Augsburg AG Gross Margin % Chart
FRA:9JK vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, International School Augsburg AG'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.
International School Augsburg AG Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, International School Augsburg AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International School Augsburg AG'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.
International School Augsburg AG (FRA:9JK) has a Gross Margin % of 21.45% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on International School Augsburg AG and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 34.65. Over the past decade, International School Augsburg AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.27 to 35.55. According to the industry distribution chart, International School Augsburg AG ranks #181 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is International School Augsburg AG's Gross Margin % too high?
International School Augsburg AG's current Gross Margin % of 21.45% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 34.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.27 to a high of 35.55. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. International School Augsburg AG's value of 21.45% is 55.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International School Augsburg AG ranks #181 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International School Augsburg AG has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International School Augsburg AG's Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, International School Augsburg AG ranks #181 out of 242 companies for Gross Margin %. This places International School Augsburg AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. International School Augsburg AG's value of 21.45% is 55.4% below this benchmark. Historically, International School Augsburg AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.27 to 35.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.65 vs. the industry median of 48.11, International School Augsburg AG 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 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. International School Augsburg AG's current Gross Margin % of 21.45% is 55.4% 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 International School Augsburg AG 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. International School Augsburg AG's current Gross Margin % is 21.45%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 34.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International School Augsburg AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International School Augsburg AG (FRA:9JK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.02, compared to a current price of €9.60 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.45%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 34.65 and 55.4% below the Education industry median of 48.11. International School Augsburg AG's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 International School Augsburg AG (FRA:9JK), the current Gross Margin % is 21.45% as of Feb. 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 International School Augsburg AG (FRA:9JK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International School Augsburg AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.60 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.02.
GuruFocus considers International School Augsburg AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:9JK:
Gross Margin %: 21.45% (38% below median its 10-year median of 34.65)
GF Value™: €9.02 vs. price of €9.60 (6.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.4% below the Education median (#181 of 242)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9JK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International School Augsburg AG Business Description
International School Augsburg AG is an English-speaking private day school for children between the ages of 3 and 18 in Gersthofen, Germany. Its Educational Programs include: Early Learning, Primary School, Middle School. High School, Learning Support, and University & Careers.
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