Steamships Trading CoASX:SST 55 EBITDA Margin % is 50.11% as of Dec. 2025, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 33.84. GuruFocus rates ASX:SST with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of A$102.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Steamships Trading Co ranks better than 84.91% on this metric.
Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Steamships Trading Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Steamships Trading Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steamships Trading Co's EBITDA 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.
ASX:SST vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Steamships Trading Co's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA 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.
Steamships Trading Co EBITDA Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Steamships Trading Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steamships Trading Co's EBITDA 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.
Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) has a EBITDA Margin % of 50.11% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Steamships Trading Co and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 33.84. Over the past decade, Steamships Trading Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 26.00 to 288.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #152 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is Steamships Trading Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Steamships Trading Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 50.11% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 33.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.00 to a high of 288.20. The Transportation industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.68. Steamships Trading Co's value of 50.11% is 266.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #152 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Steamships Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steamships Trading Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #152 out of 1007 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Steamships Trading Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.68. Steamships Trading Co's value of 50.11% is 266.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Steamships Trading Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 26.00 to 288.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.84 vs. the industry median of 13.68, Steamships Trading 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Transportation companies is 13.68, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Steamships Trading Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 50.11% is 266.3% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Steamships Trading Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steamships Trading Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 50.11%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 33.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steamships Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$102.19, compared to a current price of A$10.00 — trading 90.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 50.11%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 33.84 and 266.3% above the Transportation industry median of 13.68. Steamships Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST), the current EBITDA Margin % is 50.11% 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 Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steamships Trading Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$10.00 is trading 90.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$102.19.
GuruFocus considers Steamships Trading Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SST:
EBITDA Margin %: 50.11% (48% above median its 10-year median of 33.84)
GF Value™: A$102.19 vs. price of A$10.00 (90.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 266.3% above the Transportation median (#152 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Steamships Trading Co Ltd is a diversified holding company. The company's operating segment includes i) Property and hospitality: It consists of shipping and land-based freight transport and related services divisions. ii) Logistics: It consists of shipping and land-based freight transport and related services divisions. iii) Commercial & investment: It consists of commercial, head office administration function and insurance activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Property and hospitality segment. Geographically, the company operates almost wholly in Papua New Guinea.
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