Franbo LinesROCO:2641 +2.82%71 Gross Margin % is 44.07% as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 32.51. GuruFocus rates ROCO:2641 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$22.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 979 Transportation companies, Franbo Lines ranks better than 82.53% 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
Franbo Lines had a gross margin of 44.07% 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.
Franbo Lines Gross Margin % Related Terms
Franbo Lines Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Franbo Lines'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Franbo Lines'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.
Franbo Lines Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Franbo Lines's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franbo Lines'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.
Franbo Lines (ROCO:2641) has a Gross Margin % of 44.07% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Franbo Lines and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 32.51. Over the past decade, Franbo Lines' Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.98 to 52.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Franbo Lines ranks #171 out of 979 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Franbo Lines' Gross Margin % too high?
Franbo Lines' current Gross Margin % of 44.07% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 32.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.98 to a high of 52.35. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.38. Franbo Lines' value of 44.07% is 116.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franbo Lines ranks #171 out of 979 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Franbo Lines has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franbo Lines' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Franbo Lines ranks #171 out of 979 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Franbo Lines in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.38. Franbo Lines' value of 44.07% is 116.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Franbo Lines' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.98 to 52.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.51 vs. the industry median of 20.38, Franbo Lines 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 20.38, based on 979 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. Franbo Lines's current Gross Margin % of 44.07% is 116.2% 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 Franbo Lines and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franbo Lines's current Gross Margin % is 44.07%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 32.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franbo Lines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franbo Lines (ROCO:2641) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$22.69, compared to a current price of NT$18.20 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.07%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 32.51 and 116.2% above the Transportation industry median of 20.38. Franbo Lines' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Franbo Lines (ROCO:2641), the current Gross Margin % is 44.07% 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 Franbo Lines (ROCO:2641) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franbo Lines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$18.20 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$22.69.
GuruFocus considers Franbo Lines to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:2641:
Gross Margin %: 44.07% (36% above median its 10-year median of 32.51)
GF Value™: NT$22.69 vs. price of NT$18.20 (19.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 116.2% above the Transportation median (#171 of 979)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:2641 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franbo Lines Corp is engaged in the shipping agency, consulting service and ocean freight forwarding. The company's fleet consists of multi-[purpose heavy lift general cargo vessels and bulk carriers, Handysize and Supramax vessel types. Its clients are shipping conglomerates from Japan, Europe, and the United States.
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