COSCO SHIPPING PortsCSPKY -12.22%76 Gross Margin % is 20.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 28.34. GuruFocus rates CSPKY with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Transportation companies, COSCO SHIPPING Ports ranks better than 59.37% on this metric.
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
COSCO SHIPPING Ports had a gross margin of 20.50% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
COSCO SHIPPING Ports Gross Margin % Related Terms
COSCO SHIPPING Ports Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for COSCO SHIPPING Ports'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, COSCO SHIPPING Ports'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.
COSCO SHIPPING Ports Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, COSCO SHIPPING Ports's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where COSCO SHIPPING Ports'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.
COSCO SHIPPING Ports (CSPKY) has a Gross Margin % of 20.50% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on COSCO SHIPPING Ports and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 28.34. Over the past decade, COSCO SHIPPING Ports' Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.25 to 35.78. According to the industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Ports ranks #397 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is COSCO SHIPPING Ports' Gross Margin % too high?
COSCO SHIPPING Ports' current Gross Margin % of 20.50% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 28.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.25 to a high of 35.78. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. COSCO SHIPPING Ports' value of 20.50% is 0.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Ports ranks #397 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, COSCO SHIPPING Ports has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does COSCO SHIPPING Ports' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Ports ranks #397 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts COSCO SHIPPING Ports in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. COSCO SHIPPING Ports' value of 20.50% is 0.4% above this benchmark. Historically, COSCO SHIPPING Ports' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.25 to 35.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.34 vs. the industry median of 20.42, COSCO SHIPPING Ports 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. COSCO SHIPPING Ports's current Gross Margin % of 20.50% is 0.4% 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 COSCO SHIPPING Ports 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. COSCO SHIPPING Ports's current Gross Margin % is 20.50%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 28.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is COSCO SHIPPING Ports stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING Ports (CSPKY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.83, compared to a current price of $5.46 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.50%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 28.34 and 0.4% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. COSCO SHIPPING Ports' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 COSCO SHIPPING Ports (CSPKY), the current Gross Margin % is 20.50% as of Dec. 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 COSCO SHIPPING Ports (CSPKY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING Ports stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.46 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.83.
GuruFocus considers COSCO SHIPPING Ports to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CSPKY:
Gross Margin %: 20.50% (28% below median its 10-year median of 28.34)
GF Value™: $6.83 vs. price of $5.46 (20.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.4% above the Transportation median (#397 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSPKY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd is a port operator and investor in China. The company's segment includes Terminals and related businesses and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Terminals and related businesses segment. The company's geographical presence is in Mainland China (excluding Hong Kong), Europe, and Others.
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