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CTI LogisticsASX:CLX -0.75%68 Gross Margin % is 99.55% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 99.50. GuruFocus rates ASX:CLX with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 980 Transportation companies, CTI Logistics ranks better than 99.8% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
CTI Logistics had a gross margin of 99.55% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
CTI Logistics Gross Margin % Related Terms
CTI Logistics Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CTI Logistics's Gross 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:CLX vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, CTI Logistics's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
CTI Logistics Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, CTI Logistics's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CTI Logistics's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
CTI Logistics (ASX:CLX) has a Gross Margin % of 99.55% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CTI Logistics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 99.50. Over the past decade, CTI Logistics' Gross Margin % has ranged from 99.03 to 99.67. According to the industry distribution chart, CTI Logistics ranks #2 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is CTI Logistics' Gross Margin % too high?
CTI Logistics' current Gross Margin % of 99.55% is near median its 10-year median of 99.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 99.03 to a high of 99.67. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. CTI Logistics' value of 99.55% is 388% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CTI Logistics ranks #2 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CTI Logistics has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CTI Logistics' Gross Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, CTI Logistics ranks #2 out of 980 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CTI Logistics in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. CTI Logistics' value of 99.55% is 388% above this benchmark. Historically, CTI Logistics' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 99.03 to 99.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.50 vs. the industry median of 20.40, CTI Logistics 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 Gross Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.40, based on 980 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CTI Logistics's current Gross Margin % of 99.55% is 388% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CTI Logistics and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CTI Logistics's current Gross Margin % is 99.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 99.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CTI Logistics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTI Logistics (ASX:CLX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.88, compared to a current price of A$2.63 — trading 39.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 99.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 99.50 and 388% above the Transportation industry median of 20.40. CTI Logistics' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CTI Logistics (ASX:CLX), the current Gross Margin % is 99.55% 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 CTI Logistics (ASX:CLX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTI Logistics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$2.63 is trading 39.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.88.
GuruFocus considers CTI Logistics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CLX:
Gross Margin %: 99.55% (near median its 10-year median of 99.50)
GF Value™: A$1.88 vs. price of A$2.63 (39.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 388% above the Transportation median (#2 of 980)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CTI Logistics Ltd is an integrated shipping and logistics company. It is organized into four operating segments, which are Transport, Logistics, Property, and Other. The Transport Services segment includes the provision of courier, taxi, truck, parcel distribution, and fleet management. Logistics services include the provision of warehousing and distribution, specialized flooring logistics, supply-based management services, and document storage services. The property segment includes the rental of owner-occupied and investment properties. The Other segment is engaged in the provision of security services. The majority of revenue comes from the Transport segment. It provides services in Western Australia, South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
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