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Academy of Learning CoSAU:9541 35 Operating Margin % is 21.05% as of Dec. 2025, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 36.49. GuruFocus rates SAU:9541 with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 257 Education companies, Academy of Learning Co ranks better than 73.54% on this metric.
Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) 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.
Academy of Learning Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Academy of Learning Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Academy of Learning 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:9541 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Academy of Learning 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.
Academy of Learning Co Operating Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Academy of Learning Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Academy of Learning Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Academy of Learning 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.
Academy of Learning Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 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.
Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) has a Operating Margin % of 21.05% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Academy of Learning Co and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 36.49. Over the past decade, Academy of Learning Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.05 to 43.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Academy of Learning Co ranks #68 out of 257 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Academy of Learning Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Academy of Learning Co's current Operating Margin % of 21.05% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 36.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.05 to a high of 43.77. The Education industry median Operating Margin % is 9.87. Academy of Learning Co's value of 21.05% is 113.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Academy of Learning Co ranks #68 out of 257 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Academy of Learning Co has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Academy of Learning Co's Operating Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Academy of Learning Co ranks #68 out of 257 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Academy of Learning Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.87. Academy of Learning Co's value of 21.05% is 113.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Academy of Learning Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.05 to 43.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.49 vs. the industry median of 9.87, Academy of Learning 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 9.87, based on 257 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. Academy of Learning Co's current Operating Margin % of 21.05% is 113.3% 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 Academy of Learning Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Academy of Learning Co's current Operating Margin % is 21.05%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 36.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Academy of Learning Co stock overvalued right now?
Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) has a current Operating Margin % of 21.05%. The current Operating Margin % is 21.05%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 36.49 and 113.3% above the Education industry median of 9.87. Academy of Learning Co's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 3 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 Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541), the current Operating Margin % is 21.05% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Academy of Learning Co operates in the education and training sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It has education and training institutes in various regions, preparing students to enter the job market with practical experience through accredited diploma programs. The main activities are represented in the wholesale of computers and its accessories, including (the selling of printers and its inks), integrated administrative services activities for offices and higher institutes for electronic training. It provides educational services and operates solely within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with no geographical sector.
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