Steamships Trading CoASX:SST 55 Gross Margin % is 64.34% as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 76.43. GuruFocus rates ASX:SST with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of A$102.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 985 Transportation companies, Steamships Trading Co ranks better than 95.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Steamships Trading Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SST'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -125.22 Med: 76.43 Max: 85.52
Current: 73.07
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Steamships Trading Co was 85.52%. The lowest was -125.22%. And the median was 76.43%.
ASX:SST's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.13% of 985
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs ASX:SST: 73.07
Steamships Trading Co had a gross margin of 64.34% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Steamships Trading Co was 0.00% per year.
Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) 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
Steamships Trading Co had a gross margin of 64.34% 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.
Steamships Trading Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Steamships Trading Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steamships Trading Co'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:SST vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Steamships Trading Co'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.
Steamships Trading Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Steamships Trading Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steamships Trading Co'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.
Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) has a Gross Margin % of 64.34% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Steamships Trading Co and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 76.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #48 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Steamships Trading Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Steamships Trading Co's current Gross Margin % of 64.34% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 76.43. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Steamships Trading Co's value of 64.34% is 215.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #48 out of 985 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 Gross Margin % compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #48 out of 985 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Steamships Trading Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Steamships Trading Co's value of 64.34% is 215.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 76.43 vs. the industry median of 20.42, 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 Gross Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 985 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. Steamships Trading Co's current Gross Margin % of 64.34% is 215.1% 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 Steamships Trading Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steamships Trading Co's current Gross Margin % is 64.34%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 76.43. 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$102.24, compared to a current price of A$10.00 — trading 90.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 64.34%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 76.43 and 215.1% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST), the current Gross Margin % is 64.34% 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$102.24.
GuruFocus considers Steamships Trading Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SST:
Gross Margin %: 64.34% (16% below median its 10-year median of 76.43)
GF Value™: A$102.24 vs. price of A$10.00 (90.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 215.1% above the Transportation median (#48 of 985)
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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