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Eimskipafelag Islands ehfOISE:EIM -1.55%62 Gross Margin % is 71.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 75.38. GuruFocus rates OISE:EIM with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of kr384.59 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 981 Transportation companies, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf ranks better than 95.31% 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
Eimskipafelag Islands ehf had a gross margin of 71.35% 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.
Eimskipafelag Islands ehf Gross Margin % Related Terms
Eimskipafelag Islands ehf 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.
OISE:EIM vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf'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.
Eimskipafelag Islands ehf Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eimskipafelag Islands ehf'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.
Eimskipafelag Islands ehf (OISE:EIM) has a Gross Margin % of 71.35% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Eimskipafelag Islands ehf and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 75.38. Over the past decade, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's Gross Margin % has ranged from 71.22 to 81.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf ranks #46 out of 981 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's Gross Margin % too high?
Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's current Gross Margin % of 71.35% is near median its 10-year median of 75.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 71.22 to a high of 81.54. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's value of 71.35% is 249.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf ranks #46 out of 981 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's Gross Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf ranks #46 out of 981 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Eimskipafelag Islands ehf in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's value of 71.35% is 249.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 71.22 to 81.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 75.38 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf 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 981 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. Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's current Gross Margin % of 71.35% is 249.4% 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 Eimskipafelag Islands ehf 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. Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's current Gross Margin % is 71.35%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 75.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eimskipafelag Islands ehf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf (OISE:EIM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr384.59, compared to a current price of kr254.00 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 71.35%, which is near median its 10-year median of 75.38 and 249.4% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Eimskipafelag Islands ehf's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 10 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 Eimskipafelag Islands ehf (OISE:EIM), the current Gross Margin % is 71.35% 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 Eimskipafelag Islands ehf (OISE:EIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eimskipafelag Islands ehf stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr254.00 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr384.59.
GuruFocus considers Eimskipafelag Islands ehf to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OISE:EIM:
Gross Margin %: 71.35% (near median its 10-year median of 75.38)
GF Value™: kr384.59 vs. price of kr254.00 (34% below fair value)
Industry Position: 249.4% above the Transportation median (#46 of 981)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OISE:EIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eimskipafelag Islands ehf provides shipping, logistics, and supply chain services. The company's operations are divided into two market segments namely Liner services and Forwarding services. The liner services segment includes operations such as port operations, cold storage facilities, warehousing, trucking and distribution, air freight, and agency services in Iceland and Norway. The forwarding services segment includes reefer forwarding, a system based on a network of own offices, association with deep-sea lines, and associates. The company earns the majority of its revenues from Iceland, the Faroe Islands, and Asia.
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