High-Trend International GroupFRA:B080 +0.55%18 Gross Margin % is 2.47% as of Oct. 2025, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 5.33. GuruFocus rates FRA:B080 with a GF Score™ of 18/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 985 Transportation companies, High-Trend International Group ranks worse than 93.4% on this metric.
High-Trend International Group (FRA:B080) 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
High-Trend International Group had a gross margin of 2.47% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => 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.
High-Trend International Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
High-Trend International Group 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.
High-Trend International Group Gross Margin % Chart
FRA:B080 vs EHLD, USEA, VNTG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, High-Trend International Group'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.
High-Trend International Group Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, High-Trend International Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where High-Trend International Group'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.
High-Trend International Group (FRA:B080) has a Gross Margin % of 2.47% as of Oct. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on High-Trend International Group and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 5.33. According to the industry distribution chart, High-Trend International Group ranks #920 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 93.4%.
Is High-Trend International Group's Gross Margin % too high?
High-Trend International Group's current Gross Margin % of 2.47% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 5.33. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. High-Trend International Group's value of 2.47% is 87.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, High-Trend International Group ranks #920 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, High-Trend International Group has a GF Score™ of 18/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does High-Trend International Group's Gross Margin % compare to EHLD and USEA?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, High-Trend International Group ranks #920 out of 985 companies for Gross Margin %. This places High-Trend International Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. High-Trend International Group's value of 2.47% is 87.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.33 vs. the industry median of 20.42, High-Trend International Group 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 985 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. High-Trend International Group's current Gross Margin % of 2.47% is 87.9% 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 High-Trend International Group 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. High-Trend International Group's current Gross Margin % is 2.47%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 5.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is High-Trend International Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High-Trend International Group (FRA:B080) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.49, compared to a current price of €3.63 — trading 640.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 2.47%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 5.33 and 87.9% below the Transportation industry median of 20.42. High-Trend International Group's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 4 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 High-Trend International Group (FRA:B080), the current Gross Margin % is 2.47% as of Oct. 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 High-Trend International Group (FRA:B080) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High-Trend International Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.63 is trading 640.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.49.
GuruFocus considers High-Trend International Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:B080:
Gross Margin %: 2.47% (54% below median its 10-year median of 5.33)
GF Value™: €0.49 vs. price of €3.63 (640.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.9% below the Transportation median (#920 of 985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:B080 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
High-Trend International Group Business Description
High-Trend International Group is an international operator of ocean transportation services. It is engaged in seaborne transportation services under voyage contracts, as well as vessel services for and on behalf of ship owners. The company has two operating segments, namely, ocean transport and Heating business. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Ocean transportation business. The company derives freight revenue from voyage contracts and provides vessel service. The majority of revenue is from providing shipping services for customers in Asia, principally in Singapore, Dubai, Korea, Japan, and India.
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