Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (CHIX:HHFAd) 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
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG had a gross margin of 16.10% 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.
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG 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.
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Gross Margin % Chart
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG'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.
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG'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.
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (CHIX:HHFAD) has a Gross Margin % of 16.10% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 24.35. Over the past decade, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.84 to 27.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG ranks #491 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's current Gross Margin % of 16.10% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 24.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.84 to a high of 27.99. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's value of 16.10% is 21.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG ranks #491 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG ranks #491 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's value of 16.10% is 21.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.84 to 27.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.35 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG 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 20.42, based on 977 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. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's current Gross Margin % of 16.10% is 21.2% 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 Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG 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. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's current Gross Margin % is 16.10%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 24.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG stock overvalued right now?
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (CHIX:HHFAD) has a current Gross Margin % of 16.10%. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.70, compared to a current price of €16.76 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.10%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 24.35 and 21.2% below the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 11 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 Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (CHIX:HHFAD), the current Gross Margin % is 16.10% 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 Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (CHIX:HHFAD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €16.76 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.70.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HHFAD:
Gross Margin %: 16.10% (34% below median its 10-year median of 24.35)
GF Value™: €14.70 vs. price of €16.76 (14% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.2% below the Transportation median (#491 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HHFAD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Business Description
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG, along with its subsidiaries, operates in two subgroups, Port Logistics and Real Estate. The Group has four operating segments: Container, Intermodal, Logistics, and Real Estate. The Container segment operates terminals to transport containers by sea, rail, and truck; the Intermodal segment operates the company's rail container transportation network; the Real estate segment activities include services such as the development, letting, and management of properties; and the Logistics segment encompasses specialist handling services, digital business activities, and consulting. The Container and Intermodal segments together generate the majority of the Group's revenue. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Germany, and the rest from other markets.
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