Odfjell SECHIX:ODFBO 72 Gross Margin % is 37.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 31.08. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ODFBO with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of kr23.41. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Transportation companies, Odfjell SE ranks better than 81.68% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Odfjell SE's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr951 Mil. Odfjell SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr2,568 Mil. Therefore, Odfjell SE's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 37.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Odfjell SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ODFBo'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.4 Med: 31.08 Max: 46.4
Current: 39.95
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Odfjell SE was 46.40%. The lowest was 23.40%. And the median was 31.08%.
CHIX:ODFBo's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.68% of 977
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs CHIX:ODFBo: 39.95
Odfjell SE had a gross margin of 37.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Odfjell SE was 6.90% per year.
Odfjell SE (CHIX:ODFBo) 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
Odfjell SE had a gross margin of 37.04% 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.
Odfjell SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
Odfjell SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Odfjell SE'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, Odfjell SE'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.
Odfjell SE Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Odfjell SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Odfjell SE'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.
Odfjell SE (CHIX:ODFBO) has a Gross Margin % of 37.04% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Odfjell SE and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 31.08. Over the past decade, Odfjell SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.40 to 46.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Odfjell SE ranks #179 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Odfjell SE's Gross Margin % too high?
Odfjell SE's current Gross Margin % of 37.04% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 31.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.40 to a high of 46.40. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Odfjell SE's value of 37.04% is 81.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Odfjell SE ranks #179 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Odfjell SE has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Odfjell SE's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Odfjell SE ranks #179 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Odfjell SE in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Odfjell SE's value of 37.04% is 81.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Odfjell SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.40 to 46.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.08 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Odfjell SE 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 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. Odfjell SE's current Gross Margin % of 37.04% is 81.4% 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 Odfjell SE 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. Odfjell SE's current Gross Margin % is 37.04%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 31.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Odfjell SE stock overvalued right now?
Odfjell SE (CHIX:ODFBO) has a current Gross Margin % of 37.04%. The stock's GF Value™ is kr23.41, compared to a current price of kr24.40 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.04%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 31.08 and 81.4% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Odfjell SE's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Odfjell SE (CHIX:ODFBO), the current Gross Margin % is 37.04% 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 Odfjell SE (CHIX:ODFBO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Odfjell SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr24.40 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr23.41.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ODFBO:
Gross Margin %: 37.04% (19% above median its 10-year median of 31.08)
GF Value™: kr23.41 vs. price of kr24.40 (4.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.4% above the Transportation median (#179 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ODFBO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Odfjell SE is a company engaged in the transportation and storage of bulk liquid chemicals, acids, edible oils, and other specialty products. It also owns and operates chemical tankers and tank terminals. The Company has two reportable operating segments: The Chemical Tankers involve a round-the-world service, servicing ports in Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and Africa, and the Tank Terminals segment offers storage of various chemical and petroleum products. It operates through various geographical regions, which include North and South America, Norway, the Netherlands, Australasia, the Middle East, and Asia. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Middle East and Asia.
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