StrideMEX:LRN 76 Operating Margin % is 20.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 251% above its 10-year median of 5.84. GuruFocus rates MEX:LRN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,789.02 (Fairly Valued). Among 258 Education companies, Stride ranks better than 67.83% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Stride's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,328 Mil. Stride's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN11,358 Mil. Therefore, Stride's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.49%.
Good Sign:
Stride Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stride's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:LRN'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.48 Med: 5.84 Max: 18.19
Current: 18.19
MEX:LRN's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 67.83% of 258
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.345
vs MEX:LRN: 18.19
Stride's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 33.70% per year.
Stride's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,328 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN8,428 Mil.
Stride (MEX:LRN) 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.
Be Aware
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.
Stride Operating Margin % Related Terms
Stride Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stride's Operating Margin % can be seen below:
* 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.
MEX:LRN vs LOPE, CVSA, LAUR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Stride'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.
Stride Operating Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Stride's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stride's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Stride's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Stride (MEX:LRN) has a Operating Margin % of 20.49% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Stride and its competitors. This is 251% above median its historical median of 5.84. Over the past decade, Stride's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.48 to 18.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Stride ranks #83 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Stride's Operating Margin % too high?
Stride's current Operating Margin % of 20.49% is 251% above median its 10-year median of 5.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.48 to a high of 18.19. The Education industry median Operating Margin % is 9.35. Stride's value of 20.49% is 119.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stride ranks #83 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stride has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stride's Operating Margin % compare to LOPE and CVSA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Stride ranks #83 out of 258 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Stride in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.35. Stride's value of 20.49% is 119.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Stride's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.48 to 18.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.84 vs. the industry median of 9.35, Stride 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 9.35, 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. Stride's current Operating Margin % of 20.49% is 119.3% 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 Stride and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stride's current Operating Margin % is 20.49%, which is 251% above median its own 10-year median of 5.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stride stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stride (MEX:LRN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,789.02, compared to a current price of MXN1,704.00 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 20.49%, which is 251% above median its 10-year median of 5.84 and 119.3% above the Education industry median of 9.35. Stride's overall GF Score™ is 76/100. 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 Stride (MEX:LRN), the current Operating Margin % is 20.49% 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 Stride (MEX:LRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stride stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,704.00 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,789.02.
GuruFocus considers Stride to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:LRN:
Operating Margin %: 20.49% (251% above median its 10-year median of 5.84)
GF Value™: MXN1,789.02 vs. price of MXN1,704.00 (4.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 119.3% above the Education median (#83 of 258)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:LRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stride Inc is an American online educational company. It offers alternative programs to traditional on-campus schooling. It also operates state-funded virtual charter schools around the United States. The educational programs for K-12 students are usually monitored by parents and provide virtual classroom environments where teachers meet with students online, by phone, or in-person. The company's contractual agreements with various school districts to offer its curriculum programs provide a majority of the company's revenue. The company lines of business are Managed Public School Programs, Institutional and Private Pay Schools and Other.
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