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Aspen Group's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $8.30 Mil. Aspen Group's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $25.80 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Aspen Group's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $8.30 Mil. Aspen Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $10.39 Mil. Therefore, Aspen Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 79.89%.
Aspen Group had a gross margin of 79.89% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Aspen Group was 78.05%. The lowest was 53.04%. And the median was 56.57%.
Warning Sign:
Aspen Group Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.9%.
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
Aspen Group had a gross margin of 79.89% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Aspen Group Gross Profit Related Terms
Aspen Group Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aspen Group's Gross Profit 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, Aspen Group's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
Aspen Group Gross Profit vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Aspen Group's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aspen Group's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $25.80 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
Aspen Group (ASPU) has a Gross Profit of $25.80 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Aspen Group and its competitors.
Is Aspen Group's Gross Profit too high?
Aspen Group's current Gross Profit is $25.80 Mil. Overall, Aspen Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aspen Group's Gross Profit compare to VSA and WAFU?
Aspen Group's Gross Profit of $25.80 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for an Education company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Education industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Aspen Group and its competitors. Aspen Group's current Gross Profit is $25.80 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aspen Group stock overvalued right now?
Aspen Group (ASPU) has a current Gross Profit of $25.80 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $25.80 Mil. Aspen Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aspen Group (ASPU), the current Gross Profit is $25.80 Mil as of Jan. 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.
Aspen Group Inc is an education technology holding company that leverages its infrastructure and expertise to allow its two universities, Aspen University and United States University, to offer Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree programs that span multiple programs of study with a concentrated focus on nursing. The schools at its universities include; the School of Nursing and Health Sciences; School of Education; and School of Business and Technology. The company offers affordable tuition and flexible financing solutions to students, to deliver on its vision of making college education affordable again.
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