LSE:ASIA's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 47.86
vs LSE:ASIA: 59.10
Asia Strategic Holdings had a gross margin of 59.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Asia Strategic Holdings was 0.00% per year.
Asia Strategic Holdings (LSE:ASIA) 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
Asia Strategic Holdings had a gross margin of 59.31% 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.
Asia Strategic Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Asia Strategic 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.
LSE:ASIA vs EDU, LRN, TAL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Asia Strategic 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.
Asia Strategic Holdings Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Asia Strategic Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asia Strategic 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.
Asia Strategic Holdings (LSE:ASIA) has a Gross Margin % of 59.31% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Asia Strategic Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 57.24. Over the past decade, Asia Strategic Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.15 to 59.10.
Is Asia Strategic Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Asia Strategic Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 59.31% is near median its 10-year median of 57.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.15 to a high of 59.10. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 47.86. Asia Strategic Holdings' value of 59.31% is 23.9% above this industry median. Overall, Asia Strategic Holdings has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia Strategic Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to EDU and LRN?
Asia Strategic Holdings' Gross Margin % of 59.31% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 47.86. Asia Strategic Holdings' value of 59.31% is 23.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Asia Strategic Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.15 to 59.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.24 vs. the industry median of 47.86, Asia Strategic Holdings 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 47.86, 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. Asia Strategic Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 59.31% is 23.9% 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 Asia Strategic Holdings 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. Asia Strategic Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 59.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 57.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia Strategic Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Asia Strategic Holdings (LSE:ASIA) has a current Gross Margin % of 59.31%. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.46, compared to a current price of $4.75 — trading 58.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 57.24 and 23.9% above the Education industry median of 47.86. Asia Strategic Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 5 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 Asia Strategic Holdings (LSE:ASIA), the current Gross Margin % is 59.31% 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 Asia Strategic Holdings (LSE:ASIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Strategic Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.75 is trading 58.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.46.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ASIA:
Gross Margin %: 59.31% (near median its 10-year median of 57.24)
GF Value™: $11.46 vs. price of $4.75 (58.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.9% above the Education median
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ASIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asia Strategic Holdings Ltd is an investment-based company. The company's operating segments are Education; Services and Corporate. It generates maximum revenue from the Education segment. The education segment includes the operation of education businesses ranging from early years to tertiary education and includes vocational training, consultancy, advisory, and project management services in the education sector in Myanmar and Vietnam. The Group operates in three main geographical areas: Myanmar, which derives majority of its revenue, Singapore and Vietnam.
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