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
Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA had a gross margin of 48.34% 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.
Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA'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.
Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA'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.
Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (OSL:KCC) has a Gross Margin % of 48.34% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 37.30. Over the past decade, Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.17 to 51.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA ranks #141 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA's Gross Margin % too high?
Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA's current Gross Margin % of 48.34% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 37.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.17 to a high of 51.11. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA's value of 48.34% is 136.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA ranks #141 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA ranks #141 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA's value of 48.34% is 136.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.17 to 51.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.30 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA 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. Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA's current Gross Margin % of 48.34% is 136.7% 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 Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA 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. Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA's current Gross Margin % is 48.34%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 37.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (OSL:KCC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr76.53, compared to a current price of kr91.30 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.34%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 37.30 and 136.7% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (OSL:KCC), the current Gross Margin % is 48.34% 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 Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (OSL:KCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr91.30 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr76.53.
GuruFocus considers Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:KCC:
Gross Margin %: 48.34% (30% above median its 10-year median of 37.30)
GF Value™: kr76.53 vs. price of kr91.30 (19.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 136.7% above the Transportation median (#141 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:KCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA Business Description
Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA is an owner and operator of combination carrier vessels designed to transport both wet and dry bulk cargo in Norway. The company provides maritime transportation services and operates vessels across trade routes where dry and liquid cargoes can be carried efficiently within the same shipping cycle. Its fleet includes CABU and CLEANBU vessels used in bulk shipping operations. The reportable segments are CABU and CLEANBU, with the majority of the revenue derived from the CABU vessels.
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