Great Eastern Shipping CoNSE:GESHIP -2.63%75 Gross Margin % is 52.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 33.49. GuruFocus rates NSE:GESHIP with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,123.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Transportation companies, Great Eastern Shipping Co ranks better than 88.23% on this metric.
Great Eastern Shipping Co (NSE:GESHIP) 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
Great Eastern Shipping Co had a gross margin of 52.77% 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.
Great Eastern Shipping Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Great Eastern Shipping Co 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.
Great Eastern Shipping Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Great Eastern Shipping 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.
Great Eastern Shipping Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Great Eastern Shipping Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Great Eastern Shipping 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.
Great Eastern Shipping Co (NSE:GESHIP) has a Gross Margin % of 52.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Great Eastern Shipping Co and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 33.49. Over the past decade, Great Eastern Shipping Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.75 to 51.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Great Eastern Shipping Co ranks #115 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Great Eastern Shipping Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Great Eastern Shipping Co's current Gross Margin % of 52.77% is 58% above median its 10-year median of 33.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.75 to a high of 51.30. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Great Eastern Shipping Co's value of 52.77% is 158.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Great Eastern Shipping Co ranks #115 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Great Eastern Shipping Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Great Eastern Shipping Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Great Eastern Shipping Co ranks #115 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Great Eastern Shipping Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Great Eastern Shipping Co's value of 52.77% is 158.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Great Eastern Shipping Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.75 to 51.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.49 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Great Eastern Shipping Co 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. Great Eastern Shipping Co's current Gross Margin % of 52.77% is 158.4% 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 Great Eastern Shipping Co 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. Great Eastern Shipping Co's current Gross Margin % is 52.77%, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 33.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Great Eastern Shipping Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Great Eastern Shipping Co (NSE:GESHIP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,123.91, compared to a current price of ₹1,483.10 — trading 32% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 52.77%, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 33.49 and 158.4% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Great Eastern Shipping Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Great Eastern Shipping Co (NSE:GESHIP), the current Gross Margin % is 52.77% 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 Great Eastern Shipping Co (NSE:GESHIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Great Eastern Shipping Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,483.10 is trading 32% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,123.91.
GuruFocus considers Great Eastern Shipping Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:GESHIP:
Gross Margin %: 52.77% (58% above median its 10-year median of 33.49)
GF Value™: ₹1,123.91 vs. price of ₹1,483.10 (32% above fair value)
Industry Position: 158.4% above the Transportation median (#115 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:GESHIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Great Eastern Shipping Co Ltd is a shipping company. The company is involved in the bulk shipping business such as transportation of crude oil, petroleum products, gas, and dry bulk commodities.
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