Ataa Educational CoSAU:4292 -2.07%83 Operating Margin % is 23.12% as of Apr. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 20.96. GuruFocus rates SAU:4292 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼70.02 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, Ataa Educational Co ranks better than 77.65% on this metric.
Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) 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.
Ataa Educational Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ataa Educational Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ataa Educational Co'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.
SAU:4292 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Ataa Educational Co'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.
Ataa Educational Co Operating Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ataa Educational Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ataa Educational Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Ataa Educational Co 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.
Ataa Educational Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 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.
Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) has a Operating Margin % of 23.12% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ataa Educational Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 20.96. Over the past decade, Ataa Educational Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.37 to 29.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Ataa Educational Co ranks #57 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Ataa Educational Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Ataa Educational Co's current Operating Margin % of 23.12% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 20.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.37 to a high of 29.77. The Education industry median Operating Margin % is 9.59. Ataa Educational Co's value of 23.12% is 141.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ataa Educational Co ranks #57 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ataa Educational Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ataa Educational Co's Operating Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Ataa Educational Co ranks #57 out of 255 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ataa Educational Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.59. Ataa Educational Co's value of 23.12% is 141.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Ataa Educational Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.37 to 29.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.96 vs. the industry median of 9.59, Ataa Educational Co 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. Ataa Educational Co's current Operating Margin % of 23.12% is 141.1% 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 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 Ataa Educational Co 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. Ataa Educational Co's current Operating Margin % is 23.12%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 20.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ataa Educational Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼70.02, compared to a current price of ﷼48.28 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 23.12%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 20.96 and 141.1% above the Education industry median of 9.59. Ataa Educational Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292), the current Operating Margin % is 23.12% 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 Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ataa Educational Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼48.28 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼70.02.
GuruFocus considers Ataa Educational Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4292:
Operating Margin %: 23.12% (10% above median its 10-year median of 20.96)
GF Value™: ﷼70.02 vs. price of ﷼48.28 (31% below fair value)
Industry Position: 141.1% above the Education median (#57 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4292 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ataa Educational Co is a Saudi Arabia-based company involved in the establishment of national and international schools, kindergarten, primary, intermediate, and secondary schools for boys and girls, colleges and universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and abroad. It is also engaged in establishing, managing, and maintaining vocational training centers. The company's operating segments are; Education, Training, and Recruitment. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Education segment which is engaged in establishing and managing private, international, French and Indian schools.
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