The historical rank and industry rank for Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:CSED3'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.93 Med: 4.47 Max: 10.47
Current: 9.49
BSP:CSED3's Net Margin % is ranked better than 58.53% of 258
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 5.72
vs BSP:CSED3: 9.49
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) 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.
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Net Margin % Related Terms
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional 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.
BSP:CSED3 vs EDU, TAL, GHC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional'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.
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Net Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional'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.
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) has a Net Margin % of 8.76% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional and its competitors. This is 96% above median its historical median of 4.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional ranks #107 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Net Margin % too high?
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's current Net Margin % of 8.76% is 96% above median its 10-year median of 4.47. The Education industry median Net Margin % is 5.72. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's value of 8.76% is 53.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional ranks #107 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Net Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional ranks #107 out of 258 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.72. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's value of 8.76% is 53.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.47 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional 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 5.72, 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. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's current Net Margin % of 8.76% is 53.1% 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 Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional 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. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's current Net Margin % is 8.76%, which is 96% above median its own 10-year median of 4.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$5.42, compared to a current price of R$3.64 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.76%, which is 96% above median its 10-year median of 4.47 and 53.1% above the Education industry median of 5.72. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3), the current Net Margin % is 8.76% 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 Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$3.64 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$5.42.
GuruFocus considers Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CSED3:
Net Margin %: 8.76% (96% above median its 10-year median of 4.47)
GF Value™: R$5.42 vs. price of R$3.64 (32.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.1% above the Education median (#107 of 258)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CSED3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional SA is engaged in the business of providing education services. It provides higher education, graduate programs, postgraduate courses, childhood education, and technical education.
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