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Perdoceo Education's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $174.7 Mil. Perdoceo Education's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $658.8 Mil.
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
Perdoceo Education had a gross margin of 78.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Perdoceo Education Gross Profit Related Terms
Perdoceo Education Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perdoceo Education'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, Perdoceo Education'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.
Perdoceo Education Gross Profit vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Perdoceo Education's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perdoceo Education's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $658.8 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.
Perdoceo Education (PRDO) has a Gross Profit of $658.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors.
Is Perdoceo Education's Gross Profit too high?
Perdoceo Education's current Gross Profit is $658.8 Mil. Overall, Perdoceo Education has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perdoceo Education's Gross Profit compare to UTI and MH?
Perdoceo Education's Gross Profit of $658.8 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 Perdoceo Education and its competitors. Perdoceo Education's current Gross Profit is $658.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perdoceo Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perdoceo Education (PRDO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.01, compared to a current price of $30.50 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $658.8 Mil. Perdoceo Education's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Perdoceo Education (PRDO), the current Gross Profit is $658.8 Mil as of Mar. 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 Perdoceo Education (PRDO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perdoceo Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $30.50 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $35.01.
GuruFocus considers Perdoceo Education to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PRDO:
Gross Profit: $658.8 Mil
GF Value™: $35.01 vs. price of $30.50 (12.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRDO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perdoceo Education Corp is an American for-profit education company that focuses on quality postsecondary education online to a diverse student population, along with campus-based and blended learning programs. The company's important segments include the American InterContinental University, the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, and Colorado Technical University. These universities provide undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs focusing on business, technology, management, and social services, with the majority of the students enrolled in programs offered fully online. The majority of the its revenue comes from the Colorado Technical University segment.
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