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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
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings had a gross margin of 15.27% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings 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.
FRA:KSX vs SAIA, SNDR, RXO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings'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.
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings'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.
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX) has a Gross Margin % of 15.27% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 17.77. Over the past decade, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.96 to 23.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks #649 out of 983 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 15.27% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 17.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.96 to a high of 23.89. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.55. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' value of 15.27% is 25.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks #649 out of 983 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to SAIA and SNDR?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks #649 out of 983 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.55. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' value of 15.27% is 25.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.96 to 23.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.77 vs. the industry median of 20.55, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings 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 20.55, based on 983 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. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 15.27% is 25.7% 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 Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 15.27%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 17.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.34, compared to a current price of €60.00 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.27%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 17.77 and 25.7% below the Transportation industry median of 20.55. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX), the current Gross Margin % is 15.27% as of Jun. 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 Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €60.00 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €48.34.
GuruFocus considers Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KSX:
Gross Margin %: 15.27% (14% below median its 10-year median of 17.77)
GF Value™: €48.34 vs. price of €60.00 (24.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.7% below the Transportation median (#649 of 983)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KSX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Knight-Swift Transportation is the largest full-truckload carrier in the US, with a diversified transportation offering. Roughly 82% of revenue derives from Knight's asset-based trucking business, with full truckload (for-hire dry van, refrigerated, and dedicated contract) making up 63% and less than truckload 19%. Truck brokerage and other asset-light logistics services make up 8% of revenue, with intermodal near 5%. Knight's intermodal operations use the Class I railroads for the underlying movement of its shipping containers and include drayage (regional trucking services to and from inland intermodal ramps/terminals). The remainder of revenue is from services offered to shippers and third-party truckers, including equipment maintenance and leasing.
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