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Edvantage Group HoldingsHKSE:00382 -1.01%77 Gross Margin % is 23.81% as of Feb. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 48.62. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00382 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$2.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 244 Education companies, Edvantage Group Holdings ranks worse than 71.31% on this metric.
Edvantage Group Holdings (HKSE:00382) 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
Edvantage Group Holdings had a gross margin of 23.81% 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.
Edvantage Group Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Edvantage Group Holdings 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.
HKSE:00382 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Edvantage Group Holdings'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.
Edvantage Group Holdings Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Edvantage Group Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Edvantage Group Holdings'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.
Edvantage Group Holdings (HKSE:00382) has a Gross Margin % of 23.81% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Edvantage Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 48.62. Over the past decade, Edvantage Group Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.27 to 51.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Edvantage Group Holdings ranks #174 out of 244 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is Edvantage Group Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Edvantage Group Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 23.81% is 51% below median its 10-year median of 48.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.27 to a high of 51.62. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 47.93. Edvantage Group Holdings' value of 23.81% is 50.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Edvantage Group Holdings ranks #174 out of 244 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Edvantage Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Edvantage Group Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Edvantage Group Holdings ranks #174 out of 244 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Edvantage Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 47.93. Edvantage Group Holdings' value of 23.81% is 50.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Edvantage Group Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.27 to 51.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.62 vs. the industry median of 47.93, Edvantage Group Holdings 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 47.93, based on 244 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. Edvantage Group Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 23.81% is 50.3% 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 Edvantage Group Holdings 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. Edvantage Group Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 23.81%, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 48.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Edvantage Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edvantage Group Holdings (HKSE:00382) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.61, compared to a current price of HK$0.49 — trading 81.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.81%, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 48.62 and 50.3% below the Education industry median of 47.93. Edvantage Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Edvantage Group Holdings (HKSE:00382), the current Gross Margin % is 23.81% 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 Edvantage Group Holdings (HKSE:00382) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edvantage Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.49 is trading 81.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.61.
GuruFocus considers Edvantage Group Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00382:
Gross Margin %: 23.81% (51% below median its 10-year median of 48.62)
GF Value™: HK$2.61 vs. price of HK$0.49 (81.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.3% below the Education median (#174 of 244)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00382 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Edvantage Group Holdings Ltd is mainly engaged in the operation of private higher education and vocational education institutions. The principal activities of its subsidiaries include the provision of private higher and vocational education institution services in the PRC and overseas. The Group operates in the PRC, Australia, and Singapore, with the majority of its revenue generated from the PRC.
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