DFDS ASFRA:29K +1.91%77 Gross Margin % is 4.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 15.08. GuruFocus rates FRA:29K with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Transportation companies, DFDS AS ranks worse than 81.17% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. DFDS AS's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €42 Mil. DFDS AS's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €984 Mil. Therefore, DFDS AS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.28%.
Warning Sign:
DFDS AS gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DFDS AS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:29K'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.74 Med: 15.08 Max: 19.63
Current: 9.08
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of DFDS AS was 19.63%. The lowest was 8.74%. And the median was 15.08%.
FRA:29K's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 81.17% of 977
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs FRA:29K: 9.08
DFDS AS had a gross margin of 4.28% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for DFDS AS was -4.60% per year.
DFDS AS (FRA:29K) 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
DFDS AS had a gross margin of 4.28% 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.
DFDS AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
DFDS AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DFDS AS'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, DFDS AS'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.
DFDS AS Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, DFDS AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DFDS AS'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.
DFDS AS (FRA:29K) has a Gross Margin % of 4.28% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DFDS AS and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 15.08. Over the past decade, DFDS AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.74 to 19.63. According to the industry distribution chart, DFDS AS ranks #793 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is DFDS AS's Gross Margin % too high?
DFDS AS's current Gross Margin % of 4.28% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 15.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.74 to a high of 19.63. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. DFDS AS's value of 4.28% is 79% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DFDS AS ranks #793 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DFDS AS has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DFDS AS's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, DFDS AS ranks #793 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This places DFDS AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. DFDS AS's value of 4.28% is 79% below this benchmark. Historically, DFDS AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.74 to 19.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.08 vs. the industry median of 20.42, DFDS AS 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. DFDS AS's current Gross Margin % of 4.28% is 79% 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 DFDS AS 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. DFDS AS's current Gross Margin % is 4.28%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 15.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DFDS AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFDS AS (FRA:29K) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.42, compared to a current price of €14.96 — trading 26.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 4.28%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 15.08 and 79% below the Transportation industry median of 20.42. DFDS AS's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 DFDS AS (FRA:29K), the current Gross Margin % is 4.28% 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 DFDS AS (FRA:29K) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFDS AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €14.96 is trading 26.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.42.
GuruFocus considers DFDS AS to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:29K:
Gross Margin %: 4.28% (72% below median its 10-year median of 15.08)
GF Value™: €20.42 vs. price of €14.96 (26.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79% below the Transportation median (#793 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:29K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DFDS AS is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Denmark. The two main divisions are the ferry division and the logistics division. The ferry division operates ferry routes around Europe, transporting freight, passengers, and passenger cruise ferries. The logistics division provides transport solutions for full and part loads as well as contract logistics solutions, including warehousing. Its main customers include manufacturers of industrial goods. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the ferry division. It has a presence in geographical markets such as the North Sea, the Mediterranean, the Baltic and Channel, Continental, Nordic, and the UK/Ireland.
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