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Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. 2U's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2024 was $128.3 Mil. 2U's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2024 was $180.7 Mil. Therefore, 2U's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was 71.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for 2U's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TWOUQ's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 48.105 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
2U had a gross margin of 71.02% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for 2U was 0.00% per year.
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
2U had a gross margin of 71.02% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 => 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.
2U Gross Margin % Related Terms
2U Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for 2U'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.
TWOUQ vs STG, APEI, LINC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, 2U'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.
2U Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, 2U's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 2U'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.
2U (TWOUQ) has a Gross Margin % of 71.02% as of Jun. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on 2U and its competitors.
Is 2U's Gross Margin % too high?
2U's current Gross Margin % is 71.02%. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. 2U's value of 71.02% is 47.6% above this industry median. Overall, 2U has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 2U's Gross Margin % compare to STG and APEI?
2U's Gross Margin % of 71.02% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. 2U's value of 71.02% is 47.6% above this benchmark. 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. 2U's current Gross Margin % of 71.02% is 47.6% 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 2U 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. 2U's current Gross Margin % is 71.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 2U stock overvalued right now?
2U (TWOUQ) has a current Gross Margin % of 71.02%. The current Gross Margin % is 71.02% and 47.6% above the Education industry median of 48.11. 2U's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 2U (TWOUQ), the current Gross Margin % is 71.02% as of Jun. 2024. 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.
2U Inc provides educational technology services for nonprofit colleges and universities. It builds, delivers, and monitors educational platforms that enable online delivery of degree programs and alternative credentials such as short technical courses. The company provides a cloud-based software-as-a-service platform and various technology-enabled services such as learning technology, live class application monitoring, content development, and marketing, among others that help its clients to reach students globally. It is organized into two reportable business segments: the Degree Program segment and the Alternative Credential segment. The vast majority of revenue comes from the company's Degree Program segment, and most of the company's revenue is earned in the United States.
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