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Academy of Learning CoSAU:9541 -2.90%56 Pretax Margin % is 16.71% as of Dec. 2025, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 38.25. GuruFocus rates SAU:9541 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼15.00 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, Academy of Learning Co ranks better than 66.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Academy of Learning Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9541'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.71 Med: 38.25 Max: 42.4
Current: 16.71
SAU:9541's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 66.67% of 255
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 8.24
vs SAU:9541: 16.71
Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Academy of Learning Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Academy of Learning Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Academy of Learning Co's Pretax 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Academy of Learning Co's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Academy of Learning Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Academy of Learning Co's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* 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 Pretax Margin % of 16.71% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Academy of Learning Co and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 38.25. Over the past decade, Academy of Learning Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.71 to 42.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Academy of Learning Co ranks #85 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Academy of Learning Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Academy of Learning Co's current Pretax Margin % of 16.71% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 38.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.71 to a high of 42.40. The Education industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.24. Academy of Learning Co's value of 16.71% is 102.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Academy of Learning Co ranks #85 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Academy of Learning Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Academy of Learning Co's Pretax Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Academy of Learning Co ranks #85 out of 255 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Academy of Learning Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.24. Academy of Learning Co's value of 16.71% is 102.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Academy of Learning Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.71 to 42.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.25 vs. the industry median of 8.24, 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 Pretax Margin % for an Education company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Education companies is 8.24, based on 255 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Academy of Learning Co's current Pretax Margin % of 16.71% is 102.8% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Academy of Learning Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Academy of Learning Co's current Pretax Margin % is 16.71%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 38.25. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼15.00, compared to a current price of ﷼6.70 — trading 55.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 16.71%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 38.25 and 102.8% above the Education industry median of 8.24. Academy of Learning Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.71% 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.
Is Academy of Learning Co (SAU:9541) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Academy of Learning Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼6.70 is trading 55.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼15.00.
GuruFocus considers Academy of Learning Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9541:
Pretax Margin %: 16.71% (56% below median its 10-year median of 38.25)
GF Value™: ﷼15.00 vs. price of ﷼6.70 (55.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 102.8% above the Education median (#85 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9541 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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