The historical rank and industry rank for Kip McGrath Education Centres's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:KME'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.98 Med: 8.65 Max: 16.34
Current: -13.34
ASX:KME's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 81.96% of 255
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 5.75
vs ASX:KME: -13.34
Kip McGrath Education Centres (ASX:KME) 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.
Kip McGrath Education Centres Net Margin % Related Terms
Kip McGrath Education Centres Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
ASX:KME vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Kip McGrath Education Centres'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.
Kip McGrath Education Centres Net Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kip McGrath Education Centres's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kip McGrath Education Centres'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.
Kip McGrath Education Centres (ASX:KME) has a Net Margin % of 11.61% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kip McGrath Education Centres and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 8.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Kip McGrath Education Centres ranks #209 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 82%.
Is Kip McGrath Education Centres' Net Margin % too high?
Kip McGrath Education Centres' current Net Margin % of 11.61% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 8.65. The Education industry median Net Margin % is 5.75. Kip McGrath Education Centres' value of 11.61% is 101.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kip McGrath Education Centres ranks #209 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kip McGrath Education Centres has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kip McGrath Education Centres' Net Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Kip McGrath Education Centres ranks #209 out of 255 companies for Net Margin %. This places Kip McGrath Education Centres in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.75. Kip McGrath Education Centres' value of 11.61% is 101.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.65 vs. the industry median of 5.75, Kip McGrath Education Centres 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 Net Margin % for an Education company?
The median Net Margin % among Education companies is 5.75, based on 255 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. Kip McGrath Education Centres's current Net Margin % of 11.61% is 101.9% 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 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 Kip McGrath Education Centres and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kip McGrath Education Centres's current Net Margin % is 11.61%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 8.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kip McGrath Education Centres stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kip McGrath Education Centres (ASX:KME) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.55, compared to a current price of A$0.47 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 11.61%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 8.65 and 101.9% above the Education industry median of 5.75. Kip McGrath Education Centres' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Kip McGrath Education Centres (ASX:KME), the current Net Margin % is 11.61% 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 Kip McGrath Education Centres (ASX:KME) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kip McGrath Education Centres stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.47 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.55.
GuruFocus considers Kip McGrath Education Centres to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:KME:
Net Margin %: 11.61% (34% above median its 10-year median of 8.65)
GF Value™: A$0.55 vs. price of A$0.47 (14.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 101.9% above the Education median (#209 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:KME stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kip McGrath Education Centres Business Description
Kip McGrath Education Centres Ltd offers supplementary education to students through the franchise in Australia and overseas, in the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Its products are face-to-face tuition programs, direct at-home educational products, and online tertiary courses. Geographically, the company operates in Australasia, the United Kingdom and Europe, and Other overseas regions. It derives revenue from franchise fees, student lesson fees, sales of master territories and franchise centers, and direct sales, of which a majority of the revenue is derived from franchise fees.
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