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K&SASX:KSC 71 Gross Margin % is 80.43% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 85.88. GuruFocus rates ASX:KSC with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 980 Transportation companies, K&S ranks better than 94.8% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. K&S's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$289.3 Mil. K&S's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$359.7 Mil. Therefore, K&S's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 80.43%.
Warning Sign:
K&S Corp Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for K&S's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:KSC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 69.28 Med: 85.88 Max: 90.25
Current: 69.28
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of K&S was 90.25%. The lowest was 69.28%. And the median was 85.88%.
ASX:KSC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 94.8% of 980
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.4
vs ASX:KSC: 69.28
K&S had a gross margin of 80.43% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for K&S was -1.90% per year.
K&S (ASX:KSC) Gross Margin % Explanation
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
K&S had a gross margin of 80.43% 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.
K&S Gross Margin % Related Terms
K&S Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for K&S'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:KSC vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, K&S'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.
K&S Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, K&S's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K&S'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.
K&S (ASX:KSC) has a Gross Margin % of 80.43% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on K&S and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 85.88. Over the past decade, K&S's Gross Margin % has ranged from 69.28 to 90.25. According to the industry distribution chart, K&S ranks #51 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is K&S's Gross Margin % too high?
K&S's current Gross Margin % of 80.43% is near median its 10-year median of 85.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 69.28 to a high of 90.25. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. K&S's value of 80.43% is 294.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K&S ranks #51 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, K&S has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K&S's Gross Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, K&S ranks #51 out of 980 companies for Gross Margin %. This places K&S in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. K&S's value of 80.43% is 294.3% above this benchmark. Historically, K&S's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 69.28 to 90.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 85.88 vs. the industry median of 20.40, K&S 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. K&S's current Gross Margin % of 80.43% is 294.3% 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 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 K&S 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. K&S's current Gross Margin % is 80.43%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 85.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K&S stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K&S (ASX:KSC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.98, compared to a current price of A$3.01 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 80.43%, which is near median its 10-year median of 85.88 and 294.3% above the Transportation industry median of 20.40. K&S's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 K&S (ASX:KSC), the current Gross Margin % is 80.43% 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 K&S (ASX:KSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K&S stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$3.01 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.98.
GuruFocus considers K&S to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:KSC:
Gross Margin %: 80.43% (near median its 10-year median of 85.88)
GF Value™: A$2.98 vs. price of A$3.01 (1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 294.3% above the Transportation median (#51 of 980)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:KSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
K&S Corp Ltd is a transportation and logistics company. It provides transport and logistics, warehousing, and fuel distribution. The company's operating segments include Australian Transport, Fuels, and New Zealand Transport. It generates maximum revenue from the Australian Transport segment.
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