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Lixiang Education Holding Co (NAS:LXEH) 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
Lixiang Education Holding Co had a gross margin of -44.49% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
Lixiang Education Holding Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lixiang Education Holding Co 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.
LXEH vs BRWC, GSUN, EEIQ: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Lixiang Education Holding Co'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.
Lixiang Education Holding Co Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lixiang Education Holding Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lixiang Education Holding Co'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.
Lixiang Education Holding Co (LXEH) has a Gross Margin % of -44.49% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lixiang Education Holding Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lixiang Education Holding Co ranks #240 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 99.2%.
Is Lixiang Education Holding Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Lixiang Education Holding Co's current Gross Margin % is -44.49%. Based on the distribution chart, Lixiang Education Holding Co ranks #240 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lixiang Education Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lixiang Education Holding Co's Gross Margin % compare to BRWC and GSUN?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Lixiang Education Holding Co ranks #240 out of 242 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lixiang Education Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. 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. 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 Lixiang Education Holding Co 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. Lixiang Education Holding Co's current Gross Margin % is -44.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lixiang Education Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lixiang Education Holding Co (LXEH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.05, compared to a current price of $1.45 — trading 89.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -44.49%. Lixiang Education Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Lixiang Education Holding Co (LXEH), the current Gross Margin % is -44.49% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Lixiang Education Holding Co (LXEH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lixiang Education Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.45 is trading 89.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.05.
GuruFocus considers Lixiang Education Holding Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LXEH:
Gross Margin %: -44.49%
GF Value™: $14.05 vs. price of $1.45 (89.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LXEH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lixiang Education Holding Co Ltd is engaged in providing education services, including high school and vocational education services. It offers private basic education at the primary and junior high school levels. The Group has two reportable segments for operations, including high school and vocational education.
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