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AMS Public Transport Holdings (HKSE:00077) 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
AMS Public Transport Holdings had a gross margin of 20.30% 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.
AMS Public Transport Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
AMS Public Transport 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.
AMS Public Transport Holdings Gross Margin % Chart
HKSE:00077 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, AMS Public Transport 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.
AMS Public Transport Holdings Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, AMS Public Transport Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AMS Public Transport 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.
AMS Public Transport Holdings (HKSE:00077) has a Gross Margin % of 20.30% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AMS Public Transport Holdings and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 15.99. Over the past decade, AMS Public Transport Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.23 to 19.55. According to the industry distribution chart, AMS Public Transport Holdings ranks #531 out of 983 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is AMS Public Transport Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
AMS Public Transport Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 20.30% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 15.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.23 to a high of 19.55. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.32. AMS Public Transport Holdings' value of 20.30% is 0.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AMS Public Transport Holdings ranks #531 out of 983 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AMS Public Transport Holdings has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMS Public Transport Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, AMS Public Transport Holdings ranks #531 out of 983 companies for Gross Margin %. This places AMS Public Transport Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.32. AMS Public Transport Holdings' value of 20.30% is 0.1% below this benchmark. Historically, AMS Public Transport Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.23 to 19.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.99 vs. the industry median of 20.32, AMS Public Transport 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 20.32, 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. AMS Public Transport Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 20.30% is 0.1% 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 AMS Public Transport Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AMS Public Transport Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 20.30%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 15.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMS Public Transport Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMS Public Transport Holdings (HKSE:00077) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.57, compared to a current price of HK$0.50 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.30%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 15.99 and 0.1% below the Transportation industry median of 20.32. AMS Public Transport Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 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 AMS Public Transport Holdings (HKSE:00077), the current Gross Margin % is 20.30% 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 AMS Public Transport Holdings (HKSE:00077) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMS Public Transport Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.50 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.57.
GuruFocus considers AMS Public Transport Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00077:
Gross Margin %: 20.30% (27% above median its 10-year median of 15.99)
GF Value™: HK$0.57 vs. price of HK$0.50 (12.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.1% below the Transportation median (#531 of 983)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00077 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AMS Public Transport Holdings Business Description
AMS Public Transport Holdings Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company involved in the transport business. The company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the provision of the franchised public light bus (PLB) and residents' bus services. The primary revenue source for the company is the provision of franchised PLB transportation services. The group operates in Hong Kong.
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