Global Education CommunitiesGECSF -2.78%33 Gross Margin % is 68.32% as of Feb. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 57.02. GuruFocus rates GECSF with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 242 Education companies, Global Education Communities ranks better than 84.3% on this metric.
Global Education Communities (OTCPK:GECSF) 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
Global Education Communities had a gross margin of 68.32% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Global Education Communities Gross Margin % Related Terms
Global Education Communities 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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Global Education Communities'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.
Global Education Communities Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Global Education Communities's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Education Communities'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.
Global Education Communities (GECSF) has a Gross Margin % of 68.32% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Global Education Communities and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 57.02. Over the past decade, Global Education Communities' Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.52 to 70.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #38 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Global Education Communities' Gross Margin % too high?
Global Education Communities' current Gross Margin % of 68.32% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 57.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.52 to a high of 70.16. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 47.76. Global Education Communities' value of 68.32% is 43% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #38 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Global Education Communities has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Education Communities' Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #38 out of 242 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Global Education Communities in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 47.76. Global Education Communities' value of 68.32% is 43% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Education Communities' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.52 to 70.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.02 vs. the industry median of 47.76, Global Education Communities 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 47.76, 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. Global Education Communities's current Gross Margin % of 68.32% is 43% 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 Global Education Communities and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Gross Margin % is 47.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Education Communities's current Gross Margin % is 68.32%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 57.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Education Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Education Communities (GECSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.06, compared to a current price of $0.20 — trading 232.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 68.32%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 57.02 and 43% above the Education industry median of 47.76. Global Education Communities' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 9 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 Global Education Communities (GECSF), the current Gross Margin % is 68.32% 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 Global Education Communities (GECSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Education Communities stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.20 is trading 232.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.06.
GuruFocus considers Global Education Communities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GECSF:
Gross Margin %: 68.32% (20% above median its 10-year median of 57.02)
GF Value™: $0.06 vs. price of $0.20 (232.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43% above the Education median (#38 of 242)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GECSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Education Communities Corp is an education and student-housing real estate company. Its business operations include education, media communications, revenue-producing properties, and real estate development. The Company has four principal business units/segments: SSLC Language College (SSLC), which includes SSLC Business College; CIBT School of Business & Technology Corp. (CIBT); IRIX Design Group Inc. (IRIX); and Global Education City Holdings Inc. (GECH). The Company's education business is conducted through SSLC in Canada and through CIBT and its subsidiaries in Asia. The Company operates its media communications business through IRIX. GECH is an investment holding and management company focused on education-related real estate projects in Vancouver, Canada.
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