China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (STU:CML1) 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
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems had a gross margin of 51.31% 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.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Gross Margin % Related Terms
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems 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.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Gross Margin % Chart
STU:CML1 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems'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.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Maple Leaf Educational Systems'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.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (STU:CML1) has a Gross Margin % of 51.31% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 46.67. Over the past decade, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.81 to 49.84. According to the industry distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #115 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 47.5%.
Is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' Gross Margin % too high?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' current Gross Margin % of 51.31% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 46.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.81 to a high of 49.84. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 47.90. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' value of 51.31% is 7.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #115 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #115 out of 242 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts China Maple Leaf Educational Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 47.90. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' value of 51.31% is 7.1% above this benchmark. Historically, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.81 to 49.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.67 vs. the industry median of 47.90, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems 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 47.90, 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. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's current Gross Margin % of 51.31% is 7.1% 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 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Gross Margin % is 47.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's current Gross Margin % is 51.31%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 46.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems stock overvalued right now?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (STU:CML1) has a current Gross Margin % of 51.31%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.02, compared to a current price of €0.01 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.31%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 46.67 and 7.1% above the Education industry median of 47.90. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (STU:CML1), the current Gross Margin % is 51.31% 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.
Is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (STU:CML1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.01 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.02.
Key valuation signals for STU:CML1:
Gross Margin %: 51.31% (10% above median its 10-year median of 46.67)
GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.01 (45% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.1% above the Education median (#115 of 242)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CML1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Business Description
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Ltd is mainly engaged in international school education in the PRC and other Asia Pacific countries. It operates international K-12 schools under three principal brands: "Maple Leaf" in China, delivering the World School Program; CIS in Singapore, offering the IB program; and KIS in Malaysia, providing the A-Level program. The company's reportable segments are as follows: (i) PRC Segment, (ii) Overseas Segment, including Singapore, Malaysia and other Asia Pacific countries. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Overseas Segment, mainly from Singapore. Revenue is generated from tuition and boarding fees, educational programs, textbook and materials sales, catering services, extracurricular activities, and related offerings.
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