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The historical rank and industry rank for Wilson Sons's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:PORT3'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.27 Med: 44.86 Max: 48.59
Current: 48.59
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Wilson Sons was 48.59%. The lowest was 43.27%. And the median was 44.86%.
BSP:PORT3's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 20.42
vs BSP:PORT3: 48.59
Wilson Sons had a gross margin of 49.73% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Wilson Sons was 1.30% per year.
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) 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
Wilson Sons had a gross margin of 49.73% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Wilson Sons Gross Margin % Related Terms
Wilson Sons Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wilson Sons'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Wilson Sons'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.
Wilson Sons Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Wilson Sons's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wilson Sons'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.
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) has a Gross Margin % of 49.73% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Wilson Sons and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 44.86. Over the past decade, Wilson Sons' Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.27 to 48.59.
Is Wilson Sons' Gross Margin % too high?
Wilson Sons' current Gross Margin % of 49.73% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 44.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.27 to a high of 48.59. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Wilson Sons' value of 49.73% is 143.5% above this industry median. Overall, Wilson Sons has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilson Sons' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
Wilson Sons' Gross Margin % of 49.73% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Wilson Sons' value of 49.73% is 143.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Wilson Sons' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.27 to 48.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.86 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Wilson Sons 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 981 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. Wilson Sons's current Gross Margin % of 49.73% is 143.5% 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 Wilson Sons 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. Wilson Sons's current Gross Margin % is 49.73%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 44.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilson Sons stock overvalued right now?
Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) has a current Gross Margin % of 49.73%. The stock's GF Value™ is R$16.86, compared to a current price of R$18.76 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.73%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 44.86 and 143.5% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Wilson Sons' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3), the current Gross Margin % is 49.73% as of Sep. 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 Wilson Sons (BSP:PORT3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Sons stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$18.76 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$16.86.
Key valuation signals for BSP:PORT3:
Gross Margin %: 49.73% (11% above median its 10-year median of 44.86)
GF Value™: R$16.86 vs. price of R$18.76 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 143.5% above the Transportation median
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PORT3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wilson Sons SA is an integrated port and maritime logistics operator in Brazil. The portfolio includes specialized solutions in port terminals, maritime towage, logistics, maritime agency, and support for exploration and development of the oil and gas and naval industries. Its customers include ship owners, importers and exporters, companies in the oil and gas industry, as well as other participants in various sectors of the economy. The company's business units include Rio Grande Container Terminal, Salvador Container Terminal, Santo Andre Logistics Centre, Tugboats, Shipping Agency, Shipyards, Offshore Support Bases, and Offshore Support Vessels.
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