Global Education CommunitiesGECSF -2.78%33 Operating Margin % is 18.64% as of Feb. 2026, which is 134% above its 10-year median of 7.96. GuruFocus rates GECSF with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, Global Education Communities ranks better than 92.94% on this metric.
Global Education Communities Corp has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Global Education Communities (OTCPK:GECSF) 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.
Global Education Communities Operating Margin % Related Terms
Global Education Communities 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.
Global Education Communities Operating Margin % Chart
GECSF vs EDU, TAL, GHC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Global Education Communities'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.
Global Education Communities Operating Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Global Education Communities's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Education Communities's Operating Margin % falls into.
Global Education Communities 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.
Global Education Communities (GECSF) has a Operating Margin % of 18.64% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Global Education Communities and its competitors. This is 134% above median its historical median of 7.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #18 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Global Education Communities' Operating Margin % too high?
Global Education Communities' current Operating Margin % of 18.64% is 134% above median its 10-year median of 7.96. The Education industry median Operating Margin % is 9.59. Global Education Communities' value of 18.64% is 94.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #18 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Global Education Communities has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Education Communities' Operating Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #18 out of 255 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Global Education Communities in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.59. Global Education Communities' value of 18.64% is 94.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.96 vs. the industry median of 9.59, Global Education Communities 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 Operating Margin % for an Education company?
The median Operating Margin % among Education companies is 9.59, based on 255 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. Global Education Communities's current Operating Margin % of 18.64% is 94.4% 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 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 Global Education Communities and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Education Communities's current Operating Margin % is 18.64%, which is 134% above median its own 10-year median of 7.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Education Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Education Communities (GECSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.06, compared to a current price of $0.20 — trading 232.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.64%, which is 134% above median its 10-year median of 7.96 and 94.4% above the Education industry median of 9.59. Global Education Communities' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 9 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 Global Education Communities (GECSF), the current Operating Margin % is 18.64% 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 Global Education Communities (GECSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Education Communities stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.20 is trading 232.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.06.
GuruFocus considers Global Education Communities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GECSF:
Operating Margin %: 18.64% (134% above median its 10-year median of 7.96)
GF Value™: $0.06 vs. price of $0.20 (232.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.4% above the Education median (#18 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GECSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Education Communities Corp is an education and student-housing real estate company. Its business operations include education, media communications, revenue-producing properties, and real estate development. The Company has four principal business units/segments: SSLC Language College (SSLC), which includes SSLC Business College; CIBT School of Business & Technology Corp. (CIBT); IRIX Design Group Inc. (IRIX); and Global Education City Holdings Inc. (GECH). The Company's education business is conducted through SSLC in Canada and through CIBT and its subsidiaries in Asia. The Company operates its media communications business through IRIX. GECH is an investment holding and management company focused on education-related real estate projects in Vancouver, Canada.
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