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Qatar Navigation QSCDSMD:QNNS 100 Gross Margin % is 22.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 22.55. GuruFocus rates DSMD:QNNS with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق12.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 980 Transportation companies, Qatar Navigation QSC ranks better than 54.8% 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
Qatar Navigation QSC had a gross margin of 22.10% 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.
Qatar Navigation QSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Qatar Navigation QSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qatar Navigation QSC'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, Qatar Navigation QSC'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.
Qatar Navigation QSC Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Qatar Navigation QSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qatar Navigation QSC'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.
Qatar Navigation QSC (DSMD:QNNS) has a Gross Margin % of 22.10% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Qatar Navigation QSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.55. Over the past decade, Qatar Navigation QSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.16 to 28.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Qatar Navigation QSC ranks #443 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is Qatar Navigation QSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Qatar Navigation QSC's current Gross Margin % of 22.10% is near median its 10-year median of 22.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.16 to a high of 28.13. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Qatar Navigation QSC's value of 22.10% is 8.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qatar Navigation QSC ranks #443 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Qatar Navigation QSC has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qatar Navigation QSC's Gross Margin % compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Qatar Navigation QSC ranks #443 out of 980 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Qatar Navigation QSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Qatar Navigation QSC's value of 22.10% is 8.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Qatar Navigation QSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.16 to 28.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.55 vs. the industry median of 20.40, Qatar Navigation QSC 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 20.40, based on 980 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. Qatar Navigation QSC's current Gross Margin % of 22.10% is 8.3% 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 Qatar Navigation QSC 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. Qatar Navigation QSC's current Gross Margin % is 22.10%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qatar Navigation QSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qatar Navigation QSC (DSMD:QNNS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق12.93, compared to a current price of ر.ق10.00 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.10%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.55 and 8.3% above the Transportation industry median of 20.40. Qatar Navigation QSC's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Qatar Navigation QSC (DSMD:QNNS), the current Gross Margin % is 22.10% 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 Qatar Navigation QSC (DSMD:QNNS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qatar Navigation QSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ر.ق10.00 is trading 22.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق12.93.
GuruFocus considers Qatar Navigation QSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DSMD:QNNS:
Gross Margin %: 22.10% (near median its 10-year median of 22.55)
GF Value™: ر.ق12.93 vs. price of ر.ق10.00 (22.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.3% above the Transportation median (#443 of 980)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSMD:QNNS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qatar Navigation QSC company provides diversified maritime and logistics companies in the Middle East with a focus on providing integrated transport and supply chain solutions. Milaha's current activities include Maritime and Logistics; Gas and Petrochem; Offshore Marine; Marine and Technical Services; and Capital. The Segment includes Milaha Capital, Milaha Maritime and Logistics, Milaha Offshore, Milaha Tradings, Milaha Gas and Petrochem, Milaha Corporate. Maximum of revenue is from Milaha Gas and Petrochem segment. Geographically operates in Qatar, Singapore, UAE, Germany, India, with maximum revenue from Qatar.
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