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National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) 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 Co for Learning and Education had a gross margin of 48.55% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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 Co for Learning and Education Gross Margin % Related Terms
National Co for Learning and Education 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 Co for Learning and Education Gross Margin % Chart
National Co for Learning and Education Annual Data
SAU:4291 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, National Co for Learning and Education'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 Co for Learning and Education Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, National Co for Learning and Education's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Co for Learning and Education'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 Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) has a Gross Margin % of 48.55% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on National Co for Learning and Education and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 39.03. Over the past decade, National Co for Learning and Education's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.63 to 45.90. According to the industry distribution chart, National Co for Learning and Education ranks #128 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is National Co for Learning and Education's Gross Margin % too high?
National Co for Learning and Education's current Gross Margin % of 48.55% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 39.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.63 to a high of 45.90. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. National Co for Learning and Education's value of 48.55% is 0.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Co for Learning and Education ranks #128 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Co for Learning and Education has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Co for Learning and Education's Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, National Co for Learning and Education ranks #128 out of 242 companies for Gross Margin %. This places National Co for Learning and Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. National Co for Learning and Education's value of 48.55% is 0.9% above this benchmark. Historically, National Co for Learning and Education's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.63 to 45.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.03 vs. the industry median of 48.11, National Co for Learning and Education 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 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. National Co for Learning and Education's current Gross Margin % of 48.55% is 0.9% 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 Co for Learning and Education 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 Co for Learning and Education's current Gross Margin % is 48.55%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 39.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Co for Learning and Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼197.15, compared to a current price of ﷼128.60 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.55%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 39.03 and 0.9% above the Education industry median of 48.11. National Co for Learning and Education's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 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 National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291), the current Gross Margin % is 48.55% as of Apr. 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 National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Co for Learning and Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼128.60 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼197.15.
GuruFocus considers National Co for Learning and Education to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4291:
Gross Margin %: 48.55% (24% above median its 10-year median of 39.03)
GF Value™: ﷼197.15 vs. price of ﷼128.60 (34.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.9% above the Education median (#128 of 242)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4291 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Co for Learning and Education Business Description
National Co for Learning and Education is a provider of educational and learning services based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is engaged in ownership, establishment and management of private schools for general education (pre-university) in addition to investment in sport and entertainment along with sport clubs for school students. The company offers educational complexes that accommodate more than 15 thousand students, distributed in all stages from kindergarten, primary, intermediate and high school, according to the national curriculum and international curricula, with scientific laboratories on one hand, and entertainment facilities and sports clubs on the other hand. The company's business segments include Al-Rayan schools, Al-Rawabi schools, Al-Nuzha schools among others.
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