Malvern InternationalLSE:MLVN 42 Gross Margin % is 46.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 45.95. GuruFocus rates LSE:MLVN with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Education companies, Malvern International ranks better than 63.37% on this metric.
LSE:MLVN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 63.37% of 243
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 47.93
vs LSE:MLVN: 54.86
Malvern International had a gross margin of 46.39% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Malvern International was 4.40% per year.
Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) 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
Malvern International had a gross margin of 46.39% 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.
Malvern International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Malvern International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malvern International'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.
LSE:MLVN vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Malvern International'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.
Malvern International Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Malvern International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malvern International'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.
Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) has a Gross Margin % of 46.39% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Malvern International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.95. Over the past decade, Malvern International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.78 to 55.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #89 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Malvern International's Gross Margin % too high?
Malvern International's current Gross Margin % of 46.39% is near median its 10-year median of 45.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.78 to a high of 55.67. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 47.93. Malvern International's value of 46.39% is 3.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #89 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Malvern International has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malvern International's Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #89 out of 243 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Malvern International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 47.93. Malvern International's value of 46.39% is 3.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Malvern International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.78 to 55.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.95 vs. the industry median of 47.93, Malvern International 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 243 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. Malvern International's current Gross Margin % of 46.39% is 3.2% 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 Malvern International 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. Malvern International's current Gross Margin % is 46.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malvern International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.18, compared to a current price of £0.22 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.95 and 3.2% below the Education industry median of 47.93. Malvern International's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 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 Malvern International (LSE:MLVN), the current Gross Margin % is 46.39% 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 Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malvern International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.22 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.18.
GuruFocus considers Malvern International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MLVN:
Gross Margin %: 46.39% (near median its 10-year median of 45.95)
GF Value™: £0.18 vs. price of £0.22 (22.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.2% below the Education median (#89 of 243)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MLVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malvern International PLC is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the provision of educational consultancy services. The principal activities of the company is to provide an educational offering that is geared towards preparing students to meet the demands of business and management. The company derives a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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