FRA:DP4B's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 20.42 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
A P Moller Maersk AS had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for A P Moller Maersk AS was -16.40% per year.
A P Moller Maersk AS (FRA:DP4B) 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
A P Moller Maersk AS had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
A P Moller Maersk AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
A P Moller Maersk AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for A P Moller Maersk 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.
A P Moller Maersk AS Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, A P Moller Maersk 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.
A P Moller Maersk AS Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, A P Moller Maersk AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where A P Moller Maersk 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.
A P Moller Maersk AS (FRA:DP4B) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on A P Moller Maersk AS and its competitors. Over the past decade, A P Moller Maersk AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.62 to 38.41. According to the industry distribution chart, A P Moller Maersk AS ranks #999999 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is A P Moller Maersk AS's Gross Margin % too high?
A P Moller Maersk AS's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.62 to a high of 38.41. Based on the distribution chart, A P Moller Maersk AS ranks #999999 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, A P Moller Maersk AS has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A P Moller Maersk AS's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, A P Moller Maersk AS ranks #999999 out of 985 companies for Gross Margin %. This places A P Moller Maersk AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Historically, A P Moller Maersk AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.62 to 38.41 over the past decade. 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. 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 A P Moller Maersk 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. A P Moller Maersk AS's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A P Moller Maersk AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A P Moller Maersk AS (FRA:DP4B) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1,700.38, compared to a current price of €2,187.00 — trading 28.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. A P Moller Maersk AS's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 A P Moller Maersk AS (FRA:DP4B), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 A P Moller Maersk AS (FRA:DP4B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A P Moller Maersk AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2,187.00 is trading 28.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1,700.38.
GuruFocus considers A P Moller Maersk AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DP4B:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: €1,700.38 vs. price of €2,187.00 (28.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DP4B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Denmark-listed A.P. Moller-Maersk operates trade, shipping, logistics, and terminal assets globally. The oceans segment, the largest contributor to group revenue and earnings, has the second-largest oceangoing shipping capacity globally. Maersk has acquired several logistics firms in the past couple of years and plans for the segment to be the company's growth engine. Over the past few years, Maersk has divested noncore operations, including its long-standing stakes in Danske Bank and Dansk Supermarked, as well as its oil and gas operations and ocean towing.
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