Frontier Transport HoldingsJSE:FTH +8.58%77 Gross Margin % is 96.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 95.51. GuruFocus rates JSE:FTH with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R6.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Transportation companies, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks better than 99.18% on this metric.
Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) 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
Frontier Transport Holdings had a gross margin of 96.33% 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.
Frontier Transport Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Frontier 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.
JSE:FTH vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Frontier 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.
Frontier Transport Holdings Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Frontier Transport Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frontier 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.
Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) has a Gross Margin % of 96.33% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Frontier Transport Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 95.51. Over the past decade, Frontier Transport Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 93.80 to 96.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks #8 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 0.8%.
Is Frontier Transport Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Frontier Transport Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 96.33% is near median its 10-year median of 95.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 93.80 to a high of 96.07. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Frontier Transport Holdings' value of 96.33% is 371.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks #8 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Frontier Transport Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Transport Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks #8 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Frontier Transport Holdings in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Frontier Transport Holdings' value of 96.33% is 371.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Frontier Transport Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 93.80 to 96.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 95.51 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Frontier Transport Holdings 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. Frontier Transport Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 96.33% is 371.7% 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 Frontier Transport Holdings 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. Frontier Transport Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 96.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 95.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Transport Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R6.73, compared to a current price of R6.20 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 96.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 95.51 and 371.7% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Frontier Transport Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH), the current Gross Margin % is 96.33% 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 Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Transport Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R6.20 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R6.73.
GuruFocus considers Frontier Transport Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:FTH:
Gross Margin %: 96.33% (near median its 10-year median of 95.51)
GF Value™: R6.73 vs. price of R6.20 (7.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 371.7% above the Transportation median (#8 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:FTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frontier Transport Holdings Ltd is an investment entity tailored to consolidate and expand opportunities in the mobility and logistics sectors. The company through its subsidiary provides a scheduled commuter bus operator in the Cape Metropole. The company provides services such as Public Transport, School & Private Tours, Luxury Coaches, Shuttle Services, and Parts & Spares Sales.
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