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What is National American University Holdings Gross Margin %?
National American University HoldingsNAUH Gross Margin % is 78.34% as of Feb. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 66.72. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 244 Education companies, National American University Holdings ranks better than 90.16% on this metric.
National American University Holdings (OTCPK:NAUH) 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
National American University Holdings had a gross margin of 78.34% 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.
National American University Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
National American University 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.
National American University Holdings Gross Margin % Chart
NAUH vs RPDL, KIDZ, FCHL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, National American University 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.
National American University Holdings Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, National American University Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National American University 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.
National American University Holdings (NAUH) has a Gross Margin % of 78.34% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on National American University Holdings and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 66.72. Over the past decade, National American University Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.49 to 76.99. According to the industry distribution chart, National American University Holdings ranks #24 out of 244 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is National American University Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
National American University Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 78.34% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 66.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.49 to a high of 76.99. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. National American University Holdings' value of 78.34% is 62.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National American University Holdings ranks #24 out of 244 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does National American University Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to RPDL and KIDZ?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, National American University Holdings ranks #24 out of 244 companies for Gross Margin %. This places National American University Holdings in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. National American University Holdings' value of 78.34% is 62.9% above this benchmark. Historically, National American University Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.49 to 76.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.72 vs. the industry median of 48.11, National American University 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 48.11, 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. National American University Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 78.34% is 62.9% 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 National American University Holdings 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. National American University Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 78.34%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 66.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National American University Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National American University Holdings (NAUH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.05, compared to a current price of $0.03 — trading 45.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 78.34%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 66.72 and 62.9% above the Education industry median of 48.11. 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 National American University Holdings (NAUH), the current Gross Margin % is 78.34% 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.
National American University Holdings Inc provides professional and technical post-secondary education for working adults and other non-traditional students. The company owns and operates National American University, a multi-campus institution of higher learning. The university offers diploma, associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees in business-related disciplines, such as accounting, management, business administration, and information technology; in healthcare-related disciplines, such as occupational therapy, medical assisting, nursing, surgical technology, and healthcare information and management; in legal-related disciplines, such as paralegal, criminal justice, and professional legal studies; and higher education.
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