The historical rank and industry rank for ATA Creativity Global's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AACG'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -125.04 Med: -17.28 Max: 63690.26
Current: -17.94
AACG's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 83.33% of 258
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 5.72
vs AACG: -17.94
ATA Creativity Global (NAS:AACG) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
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ATA Creativity Global Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ATA Creativity Global's Net 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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, ATA Creativity Global's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
ATA Creativity Global Net Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, ATA Creativity Global's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ATA Creativity Global's Net 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.
ATA Creativity Global (AACG) has a Net Margin % of -29.52% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on ATA Creativity Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ATA Creativity Global ranks #215 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 83.3%.
Is ATA Creativity Global's Net Margin % too high?
ATA Creativity Global's current Net Margin % is -29.52%. Based on the distribution chart, ATA Creativity Global ranks #215 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ATA Creativity Global has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ATA Creativity Global's Net Margin % compare to GNS and SKIL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, ATA Creativity Global ranks #215 out of 258 companies for Net Margin %. This places ATA Creativity Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.72. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for an Education company?
The median Net Margin % among Education companies is 5.72, based on 258 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on ATA Creativity Global and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ATA Creativity Global's current Net Margin % is -29.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ATA Creativity Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ATA Creativity Global (AACG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.17, compared to a current price of $1.01 — trading 13.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -29.52%. ATA Creativity Global's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ATA Creativity Global (AACG), the current Net Margin % is -29.52% as of Dec. 2025. 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 ATA Creativity Global (AACG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ATA Creativity Global stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.01 is trading 13.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.17.
GuruFocus considers ATA Creativity Global to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AACG:
Net Margin %: -29.52%
GF Value™: $1.17 vs. price of $1.01 (13.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AACG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ATA Creativity Global is an international educational services company focused on providing quality learning experiences that cultivate and enhance students' creativity. The operating segments of the company are (i) Overseas art study services (ii) Other educational services and (iii) Other services. Majority of its revenue comes from Overseas art study services.
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