Four Seasons Education (Cayman) Inc had lost money in 67% of the time over the past 3quarters.
Four Seasons Education (Cayman) (NYSE:FEDU) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Four Seasons Education (Cayman) Operating Margin % Related Terms
Four Seasons Education (Cayman) Operating 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.
Four Seasons Education (Cayman) Operating Margin % Chart
FEDU vs LMMY, EDTK, RYET: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Four Seasons Education (Cayman)'s Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Four Seasons Education (Cayman) Operating Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Four Seasons Education (Cayman)'s Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Four Seasons Education (Cayman)'s Operating Margin % falls into.
Four Seasons Education (Cayman) Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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.
Four Seasons Education (Cayman) (FEDU) has a Operating Margin % of -2.25% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Four Seasons Education (Cayman) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Four Seasons Education (Cayman) ranks #183 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is Four Seasons Education (Cayman)'s Operating Margin % too high?
Four Seasons Education (Cayman)'s current Operating Margin % is -2.25%. Based on the distribution chart, Four Seasons Education (Cayman) ranks #183 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Four Seasons Education (Cayman) has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Four Seasons Education (Cayman)'s Operating Margin % compare to LMMY and EDTK?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Four Seasons Education (Cayman) ranks #183 out of 258 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Four Seasons Education (Cayman) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.46. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for an Education company?
The median Operating Margin % among Education companies is 9.46, based on 258 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Four Seasons Education (Cayman) and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Four Seasons Education (Cayman)'s current Operating Margin % is -2.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Four Seasons Education (Cayman) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Four Seasons Education (Cayman) (FEDU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.54, compared to a current price of $10.50 — trading 43.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -2.25%. Four Seasons Education (Cayman)'s overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Four Seasons Education (Cayman) (FEDU), the current Operating Margin % is -2.25% as of Feb. 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 Four Seasons Education (Cayman) (FEDU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Four Seasons Education (Cayman) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.50 is trading 43.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.54.
GuruFocus considers Four Seasons Education (Cayman) to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FEDU:
Operating Margin %: -2.25%
GF Value™: $18.54 vs. price of $10.50 (43.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FEDU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Four Seasons Education (Cayman) Business Description
Four Seasons Education (Cayman) Inc is a service provider of both tourism and education-related services in China. Its program, service, and product offerings mainly consist of enrichment learning programs, school-based tutoring product solutions, and training programs for teachers, study camps and learning trips for students, and travel agency services for all age groups. The Company provides a wide variety of learning and tourism services and is committed to maximizing a learner's potential through technology and content capabilities. The Group operates through three segments: Learning Services, which generates maximum revenue, Tourism Services, and Learning Technology and Content Solutions. The Group mainly operates in the PRC.
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