ScholasticSTU:SL1 +5.82%72 Gross Margin % is 54.33% as of Feb. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 53.63. GuruFocus rates STU:SL1 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.48. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Media - Diversified companies, Scholastic ranks better than 71.67% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Scholastic's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €151 Mil. Scholastic's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €278 Mil. Therefore, Scholastic's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 54.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scholastic's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SL1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.65 Med: 53.63 Max: 56.22
Current: 56.22
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Scholastic was 56.22%. The lowest was 51.65%. And the median was 53.63%.
STU:SL1's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 71.67% of 946
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.91
vs STU:SL1: 56.22
Scholastic had a gross margin of 54.33% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Scholastic was 1.60% per year.
Scholastic (STU:SL1) 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
Scholastic had a gross margin of 54.33% 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.
Scholastic Gross Margin % Related Terms
Scholastic Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scholastic'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.
STU:SL1 vs TDAY, LEE, EDUC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Scholastic'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.
Scholastic Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Scholastic's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scholastic'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.
Scholastic (STU:SL1) has a Gross Margin % of 54.33% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Scholastic and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.63. Over the past decade, Scholastic's Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.65 to 56.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #268 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is Scholastic's Gross Margin % too high?
Scholastic's current Gross Margin % of 54.33% is near median its 10-year median of 53.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.65 to a high of 56.22. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Scholastic's value of 54.33% is 39.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #268 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Scholastic has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scholastic's Gross Margin % compare to TDAY and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #268 out of 946 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Scholastic in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Scholastic's value of 54.33% is 39.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Scholastic's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.65 to 56.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.63 vs. the industry median of 38.91, Scholastic 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.91, based on 946 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. Scholastic's current Gross Margin % of 54.33% is 39.6% 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 Scholastic and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scholastic's current Gross Margin % is 54.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scholastic stock overvalued right now?
Scholastic (STU:SL1) has a current Gross Margin % of 54.33%. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.48, compared to a current price of €40.00 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.63 and 39.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.91. Scholastic's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1), the current Gross Margin % is 54.33% 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €40.00 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.48.
Key valuation signals for STU:SL1:
Gross Margin %: 54.33% (near median its 10-year median of 53.63)
GF Value™: €33.48 vs. price of €40.00 (19.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#268 of 946)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SL1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scholastic Corp is an American publishing and education media company that focuses on books and educational material for schools, teachers, parents, and children. It creates print, digital, and audiobooks, learning materials and programs, classroom magazines, and other products that support children's learning and reading both at home and at school. The company also owns rights to various books, including Harry Potter, Dog Man, and The Hunger Games among others. It has three reportable segments Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The majority of its revenue is from the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment.
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