Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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What is Malvern International Profitability Rank?

Malvern International LSE:MLVN 40 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:MLVN with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Malvern International has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

Malvern International's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -18.06%. As of today, Malvern International's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


Malvern International Profitability Rank Related Terms


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

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Malvern International'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.


Malvern International Profitability Rank vs Education Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Malvern International's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Malvern International 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.

Malvern International has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

Malvern International's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1.144 / 6.336
=-18.06 %

* 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

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Malvern International has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

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 3 mean?
Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Malvern International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Malvern International's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00.
Is Malvern International's Profitability Rank too high?
Malvern International's current Profitability Rank of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, Malvern International has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malvern International's Profitability Rank compare to EDU and TAL?
Malvern International's Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. Historically, Malvern International's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00 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 Malvern International and its competitors. Malvern International's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malvern International stock overvalued right now?
Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) has a current Profitability Rank of 3. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Malvern International's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 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 Malvern International (LSE:MLVN), the current Profitability Rank is 3 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.

Malvern International Business Description

Address 200 Pentonville Road, London, GBR, N1 9JP
Malvern International PLC is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the provision of educational consultancy services. The principal activities of the company is to provide an educational offering that is geared towards preparing students to meet the demands of business and management. The company derives a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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