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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
Precious Shipping PCL had a gross margin of 43.14% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable 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.
Precious Shipping PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Precious Shipping PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Precious Shipping PCL'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, Precious Shipping PCL'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.
Precious Shipping PCL Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Precious Shipping PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Precious Shipping PCL'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.
Precious Shipping PCL (FRA:PZ9) has a Gross Margin % of 43.14% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Precious Shipping PCL and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 27.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Precious Shipping PCL ranks #217 out of 984 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Precious Shipping PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Precious Shipping PCL's current Gross Margin % of 43.14% is 57% above median its 10-year median of 27.54. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.59. Precious Shipping PCL's value of 43.14% is 109.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Precious Shipping PCL ranks #217 out of 984 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Precious Shipping PCL has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Precious Shipping PCL's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Precious Shipping PCL ranks #217 out of 984 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Precious Shipping PCL in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.59. Precious Shipping PCL's value of 43.14% is 109.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.54 vs. the industry median of 20.59, Precious Shipping PCL 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 20.59, based on 984 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. Precious Shipping PCL's current Gross Margin % of 43.14% is 109.6% 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 Precious Shipping PCL and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Precious Shipping PCL's current Gross Margin % is 43.14%, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 27.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Precious Shipping PCL stock overvalued right now?
Precious Shipping PCL (FRA:PZ9) has a current Gross Margin % of 43.14%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.08, compared to a current price of €0.09 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.14%, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 27.54 and 109.6% above the Transportation industry median of 20.59. Precious Shipping PCL's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 12 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 Precious Shipping PCL (FRA:PZ9), the current Gross Margin % is 43.14% 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 Precious Shipping PCL (FRA:PZ9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Precious Shipping PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.09 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.08.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PZ9:
Gross Margin %: 43.14% (57% above median its 10-year median of 27.54)
GF Value™: €0.08 vs. price of €0.09 (13.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 109.6% above the Transportation median (#217 of 984)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PZ9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Precious Shipping PCL is a Thailand-based holding company engaged in the marine transportation business. It's involved in the business of owning and operating (chartering) small handy-sized and supramax dry bulk vessels, on a tramp shipping basis without any set routes. The chartering of the vessels is undertaken in two ways: time charter and voyage charge. Majority of revenue is from Time Character.
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