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Qinhuangdao Port CoHKSE:03369 -0.86%55 Gross Margin % is 7.03% as of Dec. 2025, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 30.29. GuruFocus rates HKSE:03369 with a GF Score™ of 55/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 983 Transportation companies, Qinhuangdao Port Co ranks better than 73.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Qinhuangdao Port Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:03369'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.78 Med: 30.29 Max: 34.04
Current: 33.66
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Qinhuangdao Port Co was 34.04%. The lowest was 24.78%. And the median was 30.29%.
HKSE:03369's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 73.96% of 983
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.32
vs HKSE:03369: 33.66
Qinhuangdao Port Co had a gross margin of 7.03% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Qinhuangdao Port Co was 1.00% per year.
Qinhuangdao Port Co (HKSE:03369) 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
Qinhuangdao Port Co had a gross margin of 7.03% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Qinhuangdao Port Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Qinhuangdao Port Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qinhuangdao Port Co'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.
Qinhuangdao Port Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Qinhuangdao Port Co'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.
Qinhuangdao Port Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Qinhuangdao Port Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qinhuangdao Port Co'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.
Qinhuangdao Port Co (HKSE:03369) has a Gross Margin % of 7.03% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Qinhuangdao Port Co and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 30.29. Over the past decade, Qinhuangdao Port Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.78 to 34.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Qinhuangdao Port Co ranks #256 out of 983 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Qinhuangdao Port Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Qinhuangdao Port Co's current Gross Margin % of 7.03% is 77% below median its 10-year median of 30.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.78 to a high of 34.04. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.32. Qinhuangdao Port Co's value of 7.03% is 65.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qinhuangdao Port Co ranks #256 out of 983 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Qinhuangdao Port Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qinhuangdao Port Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Qinhuangdao Port Co ranks #256 out of 983 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Qinhuangdao Port Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.32. Qinhuangdao Port Co's value of 7.03% is 65.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Qinhuangdao Port Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.78 to 34.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.29 vs. the industry median of 20.32, Qinhuangdao Port Co 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. Qinhuangdao Port Co's current Gross Margin % of 7.03% is 65.4% 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 Qinhuangdao Port Co 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. Qinhuangdao Port Co's current Gross Margin % is 7.03%, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 30.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qinhuangdao Port Co stock overvalued right now?
Qinhuangdao Port Co (HKSE:03369) has a current Gross Margin % of 7.03%. The current Gross Margin % is 7.03%, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 30.29 and 65.4% below the Transportation industry median of 20.32. Qinhuangdao Port Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Qinhuangdao Port Co (HKSE:03369), the current Gross Margin % is 7.03% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Qinhuangdao Port Co Ltd is engaged in the provision of integrated port services for customers. It provides integrated port services including stevedoring, stacking, warehousing, transportation, and logistics services. The company handles various types of cargo mainly including coal, metal ores, oil and liquefied chemicals, containers, general cargoes, and other goods. It also provides value-added services, including towing, tallying, and coal blending. The company's whole operations are in China.
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