Afya Limited
AFYA
Rank in Stocks
#8879
Afya Limited, operating through its subsidiaries, is a prominent medical... Afya Limited, operating through its subsidiaries, is a prominent medical education provider in Brazil. The company delivers a comprehensive array of educational products and services primarily focused on the medical field, encompassing medical schools, preparatory courses for medical residency, advanced graduate studies, and various other programs tailored for medical professionals at all career stages. These offerings are available across its proprietary network and are also extended to external medical institutions. Beyond traditional education, Afya also offers digital health services through a subscription-based platform, accessible via a mobile app and website. This platform is specifically designed to assist healthcare practitioners and students with clinical decision-making by providing essential tools such as medical calculators, reference charts, up-to-date content, prescription guidance, clinical scoring systems, details on medical procedures, and laboratory examination information. While strong in medicine, Afya's educational portfolio spans a broader spectrum of health sciences, including dentistry, nursing, radiology, psychology, pharmacy, physical education, physiotherapy, nutrition, and biomedicine. Furthermore, the company extends its academic offerings beyond healthcare to include undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in diverse subjects like business administration, accounting, law, civil engineering, industrial engineering, and pedagogy. The company further enhances its educational ecosystem by providing specialized postgraduate medical programs, both printed and digital educational materials, an online medical learning platform, and hands-on medical training opportunities. As of December 31, 2021, Afya maintained an extensive network of 46 undergraduate and graduate medical school campuses, which included 30 operational undergraduate units and five approved units. This infrastructure supported a total capacity of 2,731 medical school seats, with 2,481 actively operating and an additional 278 seats approved for future use. Established in 1999, Afya Limited is headquartered in Nova Lima, Brazil.
Share Price
$10.73
Last synced: 2026-11-11
Market Cap
$953.44M
Change (1 day)
2.09%
Change (1 year)
-25.74%
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Operating Margin for Afya Limited (AFYA)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 32.22%
According to Afya Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 32.22%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 32.81%.
Operating Margin history for Afya Limited from 2017 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 32.22% | -1.80% |
| 2025 | 32.81% | 7.12% |
| 2024 | 30.63% | 14.85% |
| 2023 | 26.67% | -6.45% |
| 2022 | 28.51% | 11.19% |
| 2021 | 25.64% | -15.24% |
| 2020 | 30.25% | 10.64% |
| 2019 | 27.34% | -5.33% |
| 2018 | 28.88% | 26.44% |
| 2017 | 22.84% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.76% | -99.64% |
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| 16.19% | -99.50% |
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| 5.99% | -99.81% |
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| 25.82% | -99.20% |
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| 19.76% | -99.39% |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Afya Limited's operating margin
What is Afya Limited's operating margin?
Afya Limited's operating margin is 32.22%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Afya Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Afya Limited's operating margin was 32.81%, compared with 30.63% in 2024.
How has Afya Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Afya Limited's operating margin was highest in 2025 (32.81%) and lowest in 2021 (25.64%).
How does Afya Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Afya Limited's operating margin (32.22%) is higher than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Laureate Education, Inc., with 25.82%.