Singapore ShippingFRA:W1M -0.50%55 Gross Margin % is 29.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 25.87. GuruFocus rates FRA:W1M with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 978 Transportation companies, Singapore Shipping ranks better than 65.95% on this metric.
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
Singapore Shipping had a gross margin of 29.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Singapore Shipping Gross Margin % Related Terms
Singapore Shipping Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Singapore Shipping'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, Singapore Shipping'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.
Singapore Shipping Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Singapore Shipping's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Singapore Shipping'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.
Singapore Shipping (FRA:W1M) has a Gross Margin % of 29.03% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Singapore Shipping and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 25.87. Over the past decade, Singapore Shipping's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.07 to 30.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Singapore Shipping ranks #333 out of 978 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Singapore Shipping's Gross Margin % too high?
Singapore Shipping's current Gross Margin % of 29.03% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 25.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.07 to a high of 30.33. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.50. Singapore Shipping's value of 29.03% is 41.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Singapore Shipping ranks #333 out of 978 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Singapore Shipping has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Singapore Shipping's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Singapore Shipping ranks #333 out of 978 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Singapore Shipping in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.50. Singapore Shipping's value of 29.03% is 41.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Singapore Shipping's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.07 to 30.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.87 vs. the industry median of 20.50, Singapore Shipping 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 20.50, based on 978 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. Singapore Shipping's current Gross Margin % of 29.03% is 41.6% 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 Singapore Shipping and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Singapore Shipping's current Gross Margin % is 29.03%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 25.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Singapore Shipping stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Singapore Shipping (FRA:W1M) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.16, compared to a current price of €0.20 — trading 24.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.03%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 25.87 and 41.6% above the Transportation industry median of 20.50. Singapore Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 8 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 Singapore Shipping (FRA:W1M), the current Gross Margin % is 29.03% 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 Singapore Shipping (FRA:W1M) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Singapore Shipping stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.20 is trading 24.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.16.
GuruFocus considers Singapore Shipping to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:W1M:
Gross Margin %: 29.03% (12% above median its 10-year median of 25.87)
GF Value™: €0.16 vs. price of €0.20 (24.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.6% above the Transportation median (#333 of 978)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:W1M stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Singapore Shipping Corp Ltd is a shipping company. It operates in two segments: Ship owning segment which includes ship owning and ship management, and Agency and logistics segment that includes shipping agency, terminal operations, warehousing, and logistics services. The company generates the majority of the revenue from the Ship owning segment. Further, it also operates in geographical segments like Japan, Singapore, and other countries. It generates the majority of its revenues from Japan.
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