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SAU:4291'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.89 Med: 24.95 Max: 32.01
Current: 26.85
SAU:4291's Net Margin % is ranked better than 88.24% of 255
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 5.69
vs SAU:4291: 26.85
National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) 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.
National Co for Learning and Education Net Margin % Related Terms
National Co for Learning and Education 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.
National Co for Learning and Education Net Margin % Chart
National Co for Learning and Education Annual Data
SAU:4291 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, National Co for Learning and Education'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.
National Co for Learning and Education Net Margin % vs Education Industry
* 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.
National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) has a Net Margin % of 31.85% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on National Co for Learning and Education and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 24.95. Over the past decade, National Co for Learning and Education's Net Margin % has ranged from 13.89 to 32.01. According to the industry distribution chart, National Co for Learning and Education ranks #30 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is National Co for Learning and Education's Net Margin % too high?
National Co for Learning and Education's current Net Margin % of 31.85% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 24.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.89 to a high of 32.01. The Education industry median Net Margin % is 5.69. National Co for Learning and Education's value of 31.85% is 459.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Co for Learning and Education ranks #30 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Co for Learning and Education has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Co for Learning and Education's Net Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, National Co for Learning and Education ranks #30 out of 255 companies for Net Margin %. This places National Co for Learning and Education in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.69. National Co for Learning and Education's value of 31.85% is 459.8% above this benchmark. Historically, National Co for Learning and Education's own Net Margin % has ranged from 13.89 to 32.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.95 vs. the industry median of 5.69, National Co for Learning and Education 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 5.69, 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. National Co for Learning and Education's current Net Margin % of 31.85% is 459.8% 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 National Co for Learning and Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Co for Learning and Education's current Net Margin % is 31.85%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 24.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Co for Learning and Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼197.15, compared to a current price of ﷼128.60 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 31.85%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 24.95 and 459.8% above the Education industry median of 5.69. National Co for Learning and Education's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 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 National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291), the current Net Margin % is 31.85% as of Apr. 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 National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Co for Learning and Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼128.60 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼197.15.
GuruFocus considers National Co for Learning and Education to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4291:
Net Margin %: 31.85% (28% above median its 10-year median of 24.95)
GF Value™: ﷼197.15 vs. price of ﷼128.60 (34.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 459.8% above the Education median (#30 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4291 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Co for Learning and Education Business Description
National Co for Learning and Education is a provider of educational and learning services based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is engaged in ownership, establishment and management of private schools for general education (pre-university) in addition to investment in sport and entertainment along with sport clubs for school students. The company offers educational complexes that accommodate more than 15 thousand students, distributed in all stages from kindergarten, primary, intermediate and high school, according to the national curriculum and international curricula, with scientific laboratories on one hand, and entertainment facilities and sports clubs on the other hand. The company's business segments include Al-Rayan schools, Al-Rawabi schools, Al-Nuzha schools among others.
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