SkillsoftSKIL +0.65%41 Gross Margin % is 83.19% as of Apr. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 73.74. GuruFocus rates SKIL with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Education companies, Skillsoft ranks better than 88.16% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Skillsoft's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $78.6 Mil. Skillsoft's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $94.5 Mil. Therefore, Skillsoft's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 83.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Skillsoft's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SKIL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 72.32 Med: 73.74 Max: 81.32
Current: 75.51
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Skillsoft was 81.32%. The lowest was 72.32%. And the median was 73.74%.
SKIL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.16% of 245
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 47.86
vs SKIL: 75.51
Skillsoft had a gross margin of 83.19% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Skillsoft was 0.00% per year.
Skillsoft (NYSE:SKIL) 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
Skillsoft had a gross margin of 83.19% 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.
Skillsoft Gross Margin % Related Terms
Skillsoft Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Skillsoft'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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Skillsoft'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.
Skillsoft Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Skillsoft's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Skillsoft'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.
Skillsoft (SKIL) has a Gross Margin % of 83.19% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Skillsoft and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 73.74. Over the past decade, Skillsoft's Gross Margin % has ranged from 72.32 to 81.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Skillsoft ranks #29 out of 245 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Skillsoft's Gross Margin % too high?
Skillsoft's current Gross Margin % of 83.19% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 73.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 72.32 to a high of 81.32. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 47.86. Skillsoft's value of 83.19% is 73.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Skillsoft ranks #29 out of 245 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Skillsoft has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Skillsoft's Gross Margin % compare to AACG and GNS?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Skillsoft ranks #29 out of 245 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Skillsoft in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 47.86. Skillsoft's value of 83.19% is 73.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Skillsoft's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 72.32 to 81.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.74 vs. the industry median of 47.86, Skillsoft 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. Skillsoft's current Gross Margin % of 83.19% is 73.8% 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 Skillsoft 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. Skillsoft's current Gross Margin % is 83.19%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 73.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Skillsoft stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Skillsoft (SKIL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.50, compared to a current price of $6.19 — trading 50.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 83.19%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 73.74 and 73.8% above the Education industry median of 47.86. Skillsoft's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 3 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 Skillsoft (SKIL), the current Gross Margin % is 83.19% 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 Skillsoft (SKIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Skillsoft stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.19 is trading 50.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.50.
GuruFocus considers Skillsoft to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SKIL:
Gross Margin %: 83.19% (13% above median its 10-year median of 73.74)
GF Value™: $12.50 vs. price of $6.19 (50.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.8% above the Education median (#29 of 245)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SKIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Skillsoft Corp is a leader in corporate digital learning. The company's segments include Talent Development Solutions and Global Knowledge. Talent Development Solutions brings a foundation of products and customers. TDS enterprise-grade solution serves customers and employees world-wide. TDS Learner is a world-renowned consumer-scale and experiential learning platform that serves learners internationally. The Global Knowledge segment is centered around instructor-led training, or live learning, with face-to-face delivery by experienced trainers, both in-person and virtually. Geographically, operates in United States, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Other Americas, Asia-Pacific.
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