The historical rank and industry rank for Lorenzo Shipping's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:LSC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.55 Med: 1.69 Max: 11.93
Current: -22.95
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lorenzo Shipping was 11.93%. The lowest was -25.55%. And the median was 1.69%.
PHS:LSC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 99.09% of 985
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs PHS:LSC: -22.95
Lorenzo Shipping had a gross margin of -18.30% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lorenzo Shipping was 0.00% per year.
Lorenzo Shipping (PHS:LSC) 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
Lorenzo Shipping had a gross margin of -18.30% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Lorenzo Shipping Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lorenzo Shipping Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lorenzo Shipping'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.
Lorenzo Shipping Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Lorenzo Shipping'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.
Lorenzo Shipping Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Lorenzo Shipping's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lorenzo Shipping'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.
Lorenzo Shipping (PHS:LSC) has a Gross Margin % of -18.30% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lorenzo Shipping and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lorenzo Shipping ranks #976 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 99.1%.
Is Lorenzo Shipping's Gross Margin % too high?
Lorenzo Shipping's current Gross Margin % is -18.30%. Based on the distribution chart, Lorenzo Shipping ranks #976 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lorenzo Shipping has a GF Score™ of 17/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lorenzo Shipping's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Lorenzo Shipping ranks #976 out of 985 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lorenzo Shipping in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. 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 985 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. 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 Lorenzo Shipping 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. Lorenzo Shipping's current Gross Margin % is -18.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lorenzo Shipping stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lorenzo Shipping (PHS:LSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.20, compared to a current price of ₱0.65 — trading 225% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -18.30%. Lorenzo Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 Lorenzo Shipping (PHS:LSC), the current Gross Margin % is -18.30% 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 Lorenzo Shipping (PHS:LSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lorenzo Shipping stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.65 is trading 225% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.20.
GuruFocus considers Lorenzo Shipping to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:LSC:
Gross Margin %: -18.30%
GF Value™: ₱0.20 vs. price of ₱0.65 (225% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:LSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lorenzo Shipping Corp is engaged in the business of domestic inter-island cargo handling services. It offers containerized shipping services. The company operates in the segment of branches and agencies and is involved in the domestic inter-island cargo shipping activities. In addition, it owns and operates approximately ten ports nationwide namely, Manila, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu, Dumaguete, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, Davao, Cotabato and General Santos.
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