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Sanco TransBOM:523116 +0.14%72 Gross Margin % is 10.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 5.85. GuruFocus rates BOM:523116 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹959.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 982 Transportation companies, Sanco Trans ranks worse than 77.8% on this metric.
Sanco Trans Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanco Trans's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:523116'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.76 Med: 5.85 Max: 11.79
Current: 10.37
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sanco Trans was 11.79%. The lowest was 2.76%. And the median was 5.85%.
BOM:523116's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 77.8% of 982
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.4
vs BOM:523116: 10.37
Sanco Trans had a gross margin of 10.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sanco Trans was -8.70% per year.
Sanco Trans (BOM:523116) 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
Sanco Trans had a gross margin of 10.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Sanco Trans Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sanco Trans Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanco Trans'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.
BOM:523116 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Sanco Trans'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.
Sanco Trans Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Sanco Trans's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanco Trans'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.
Sanco Trans (BOM:523116) has a Gross Margin % of 10.58% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sanco Trans and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 5.85. Over the past decade, Sanco Trans' Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.76 to 11.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanco Trans ranks #764 out of 982 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 77.8%.
Is Sanco Trans' Gross Margin % too high?
Sanco Trans' current Gross Margin % of 10.58% is 81% above median its 10-year median of 5.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.76 to a high of 11.79. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Sanco Trans' value of 10.58% is 48.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanco Trans ranks #764 out of 982 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sanco Trans has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanco Trans' Gross Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Sanco Trans ranks #764 out of 982 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sanco Trans in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Sanco Trans' value of 10.58% is 48.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanco Trans' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.76 to 11.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.85 vs. the industry median of 20.40, Sanco Trans has consistently been below 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 982 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. Sanco Trans's current Gross Margin % of 10.58% is 48.1% below 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 Sanco Trans 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. Sanco Trans's current Gross Margin % is 10.58%, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 5.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanco Trans stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanco Trans (BOM:523116) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹959.41, compared to a current price of ₹735.00 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.58%, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 5.85 and 48.1% below the Transportation industry median of 20.40. Sanco Trans' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Sanco Trans (BOM:523116), the current Gross Margin % is 10.58% 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 Sanco Trans (BOM:523116) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanco Trans stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹735.00 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹959.41.
GuruFocus considers Sanco Trans to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:523116:
Gross Margin %: 10.58% (81% above median its 10-year median of 5.85)
GF Value™: ₹959.41 vs. price of ₹735.00 (23.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.1% below the Transportation median (#764 of 982)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:523116 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanco Trans Ltd is engaged in the logistics business in India. The company engaged in providing specialised logistics services across multimodal transport operators and container freight station operations. It operates in a single business segment, which is Logistics based on the nature of service, risks, returns, and the internal business reporting system. The business derives revenue from the provision of Equipment and fleet hire, Warehouse, Handling, and Agency, and other services, of which substantial income accrues from handling services.
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