Port of TaurangaNZSE:POT -0.79%90 Gross Margin % is 77.71% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 74.55. GuruFocus rates NZSE:POT with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$7.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Transportation companies, Port of Tauranga ranks better than 95.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Port of Tauranga's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:POT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 71.95 Med: 74.55 Max: 76.51
Current: 76.51
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Port of Tauranga was 76.51%. The lowest was 71.95%. And the median was 74.55%.
NZSE:POT's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.91% of 977
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs NZSE:POT: 76.51
Port of Tauranga had a gross margin of 77.71% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Port of Tauranga was -0.10% per year.
Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) 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
Port of Tauranga had a gross margin of 77.71% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Port of Tauranga Gross Margin % Related Terms
Port of Tauranga Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Port of Tauranga'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.
Port of Tauranga Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Port of Tauranga'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.
Port of Tauranga Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Port of Tauranga's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Port of Tauranga'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.
Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) has a Gross Margin % of 77.71% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Port of Tauranga and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 74.55. Over the past decade, Port of Tauranga's Gross Margin % has ranged from 71.95 to 76.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Port of Tauranga ranks #40 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Port of Tauranga's Gross Margin % too high?
Port of Tauranga's current Gross Margin % of 77.71% is near median its 10-year median of 74.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 71.95 to a high of 76.51. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Port of Tauranga's value of 77.71% is 280.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Port of Tauranga ranks #40 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Port of Tauranga has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Port of Tauranga's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Port of Tauranga ranks #40 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Port of Tauranga in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Port of Tauranga's value of 77.71% is 280.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Port of Tauranga's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 71.95 to 76.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.55 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Port of Tauranga 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. Port of Tauranga's current Gross Margin % of 77.71% is 280.6% 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 Port of Tauranga 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. Port of Tauranga's current Gross Margin % is 77.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 74.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Port of Tauranga stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$7.33, compared to a current price of NZ$8.83 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 77.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 74.55 and 280.6% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Port of Tauranga's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT), the current Gross Margin % is 77.71% 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.
Is Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Port of Tauranga stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$8.83 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$7.33.
GuruFocus considers Port of Tauranga to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:POT:
Gross Margin %: 77.71% (near median its 10-year median of 74.55)
GF Value™: NZ$7.33 vs. price of NZ$8.83 (20.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 280.6% above the Transportation median (#40 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:POT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Port of Tauranga is the largest, fastest-growing, and most efficient port in New Zealand. The company was established in 1985 by the government and remains majority owned by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. The port is connected by road and rail to Auckland, Waikato, and the central North Island. In addition to the port at Tauranga, the firm owns stakes in smaller ports and inland freight hubs closer to Auckland and on the South Island to facilitate trade flows.
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