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
APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) had a gross margin of 29.10% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) Gross Margin % Related Terms
APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'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.
APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'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.
APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) (BAH:APMTB) has a Gross Margin % of 29.10% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 38.24. Over the past decade, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.14 to 64.86. According to the industry distribution chart, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) ranks #385 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s Gross Margin % too high?
APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s current Gross Margin % of 29.10% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 38.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.14 to a high of 64.86. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s value of 29.10% is 40.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) ranks #385 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) ranks #385 out of 1722 companies for Gross Margin %. This places APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s value of 29.10% is 40.5% above this benchmark. Historically, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.14 to 64.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.24 vs. the industry median of 20.72, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.72, based on 1,722 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. APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s current Gross Margin % of 29.10% is 40.5% 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 APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s current Gross Margin % is 29.10%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 38.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) (BAH:APMTB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD1.10, compared to a current price of BHD0.95 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.10%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 38.24 and 40.5% above the Construction industry median of 20.72. APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c)'s overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) (BAH:APMTB), the current Gross Margin % is 29.10% as of Mar. 2026. 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 APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) (BAH:APMTB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BHD0.95 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of BHD1.10.
GuruFocus considers APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BAH:APMTB:
Gross Margin %: 29.10% (24% below median its 10-year median of 38.24)
GF Value™: BHD1.10 vs. price of BHD0.95 (13.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.5% above the Construction median (#385 of 1722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:APMTB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) Business Description
APM Terminals Bahrain BSC (c) operates Khalifa Bin Salman Port and is a multi-purpose facility for domestic cargo, cruise traffic, and a trans-shipment hub for the growing Gulf shipping market. Services offered by the company include the provision of container operations, general cargo, marine, logistical services, online services, container terminal, general cargo, and cruise terminal. In addition, it also offers marine services including Full Container Loads, Less-than Container Loads, livestock, domestic export/import, transhipment, pilotage, towage, and mooring. The Company operates only in one Business Segment, i.e., Port Services, which includes services such as Container services, General Cargo services, and Marine services, and the activities incidental thereto within Bahrain.
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