Northcoders Group (LSE:CODE) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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LSE:CODE Northcoders Group PLC LSE:CODE
39 GF Score
Price £0.19
GF Value £0.96
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Northcoders Group Profitability Rank?

Northcoders Group LSE:CODE -1.28% 39 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:CODE with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Northcoders Group has the Profitability Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Northcoders Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -102.74%. As of today, Northcoders Group's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


Northcoders Group Profitability Rank Related Terms


LSE:CODE vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Northcoders Group's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Northcoders Group Profitability Rank vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Northcoders Group's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Northcoders Group's Profitability Rank falls into.


LSE:CODE
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Northcoders Group Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Northcoders Group has the Profitability Rank of 4.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

Northcoders Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1.314 / 1.279
=-102.74 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Northcoders Group has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 4 mean?
Northcoders Group (LSE:CODE) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Northcoders Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Northcoders Group's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is Northcoders Group's Profitability Rank too high?
Northcoders Group's current Profitability Rank of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Northcoders Group has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northcoders Group's Profitability Rank compare to EDU and TAL?
Northcoders Group's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. Historically, Northcoders Group's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Education company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Education industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Northcoders Group and its competitors. Northcoders Group's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northcoders Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northcoders Group (LSE:CODE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.96, compared to a current price of £0.19 — trading 79.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Northcoders Group's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northcoders Group (LSE:CODE), the current Profitability Rank is 4 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 Northcoders Group (LSE:CODE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northcoders Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.19 is trading 79.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.96. GuruFocus considers Northcoders Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CODE:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: £0.96 vs. price of £0.19 (79.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CODE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Northcoders Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 5BN:Germany
Address No.1, Spinningfields, Cubo, Manchester, GBR, M3 3EB
Northcoders Group PLC is an independent provider of training programs for software coding. It offers a range of training and software development solutions to individual and corporate customers. Its offering includes bootcamp training courses, government-funded apprenticeships, bespoke training courses, and software development solutions.
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