Himalaya ShippingHSHP -2.99%57 Gross Margin % is 54.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 55.42. GuruFocus rates HSHP with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 985 Transportation companies, Himalaya Shipping ranks better than 91.37% 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
Himalaya Shipping had a gross margin of 54.76% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Himalaya Shipping Gross Margin % Related Terms
Himalaya Shipping Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Himalaya 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, Himalaya 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.
Himalaya Shipping Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Himalaya Shipping's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Himalaya 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.
Himalaya Shipping (HSHP) has a Gross Margin % of 54.76% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Himalaya Shipping and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.42. Over the past decade, Himalaya Shipping's Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.14 to 58.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Himalaya Shipping ranks #85 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is Himalaya Shipping's Gross Margin % too high?
Himalaya Shipping's current Gross Margin % of 54.76% is near median its 10-year median of 55.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.14 to a high of 58.43. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Himalaya Shipping's value of 54.76% is 168.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Himalaya Shipping ranks #85 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Himalaya Shipping has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Himalaya Shipping's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Himalaya Shipping ranks #85 out of 985 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Himalaya Shipping in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Himalaya Shipping's value of 54.76% is 168.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Himalaya Shipping's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.14 to 58.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.42 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Himalaya 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 20.42, based on 985 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. Himalaya Shipping's current Gross Margin % of 54.76% is 168.2% 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 Himalaya Shipping and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Himalaya Shipping's current Gross Margin % is 54.76%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Himalaya Shipping stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himalaya Shipping (HSHP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.47, compared to a current price of $13.30 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.76%, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.42 and 168.2% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Himalaya Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 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 Himalaya Shipping (HSHP), the current Gross Margin % is 54.76% 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 Himalaya Shipping (HSHP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himalaya Shipping stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.30 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.47.
GuruFocus considers Himalaya Shipping to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HSHP:
Gross Margin %: 54.76% (near median its 10-year median of 55.42)
GF Value™: $13.47 vs. price of $13.30 (1.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 168.2% above the Transportation median (#85 of 985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSHP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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