International Container Terminal Services (OTCPK:ICTEF) 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
International Container Terminal Services had a gross margin of 57.51% 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.
International Container Terminal Services Gross Margin % Related Terms
International Container Terminal Services 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.
International Container Terminal Services Gross Margin % Chart
International Container Terminal Services Annual Data
International Container Terminal Services Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, International Container Terminal Services'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.
International Container Terminal Services Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
* 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.
International Container Terminal Services (ICTEF) has a Gross Margin % of 57.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on International Container Terminal Services and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 51.69. Over the past decade, International Container Terminal Services' Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.90 to 67.49. According to the industry distribution chart, International Container Terminal Services ranks #82 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is International Container Terminal Services' Gross Margin % too high?
International Container Terminal Services' current Gross Margin % of 57.51% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 51.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.90 to a high of 67.49. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. International Container Terminal Services' value of 57.51% is 181.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Container Terminal Services ranks #82 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, International Container Terminal Services has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Container Terminal Services' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, International Container Terminal Services ranks #82 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This places International Container Terminal Services in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. International Container Terminal Services' value of 57.51% is 181.6% above this benchmark. Historically, International Container Terminal Services' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.90 to 67.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.69 vs. the industry median of 20.42, International Container Terminal Services 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 977 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. International Container Terminal Services's current Gross Margin % of 57.51% is 181.6% 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 International Container Terminal Services 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. International Container Terminal Services's current Gross Margin % is 57.51%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 51.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Container Terminal Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Container Terminal Services (ICTEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.63, compared to a current price of $14.91 — trading 72.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 57.51%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 51.69 and 181.6% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. International Container Terminal Services' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 International Container Terminal Services (ICTEF), the current Gross Margin % is 57.51% 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 International Container Terminal Services (ICTEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Container Terminal Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.91 is trading 72.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.63.
GuruFocus considers International Container Terminal Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ICTEF:
Gross Margin %: 57.51% (11% above median its 10-year median of 51.69)
GF Value™: $8.63 vs. price of $14.91 (72.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 181.6% above the Transportation median (#82 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ICTEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Container Terminal Services Business Description
International Container Terminal Services Inc is engaged in the development, management, and operation of container terminals and serves as a developer, manager, and operator of common user origin and destination container terminals for the international container shipping industry. The Company operates on multiple continents and continues to pursue container terminal opportunities internationally. It also handles general cargo and provides ancillary services such as storage, container packing and unpacking, inspection, weighing, and services for refrigerated containers (reefers). The Group operates principally in one industry segment, cargo handling and related services, and geographically operates in Asia, EMEA, and the Americas, with Asia contributing the maximum revenue.
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