SALudi Logistics Services Co (SAU:4263) Gross Margin %: 54.89% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SAU:4263 SAL Saudi Logistics Services Co SAU:4263
45 GF Score
Price ﷼174.60
GF Value ﷼245.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is SALudi Logistics Services Co Gross Margin %?

SALudi Logistics Services Co SAU:4263 -0.11% 45 Gross Margin % is 54.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 54.65. GuruFocus rates SAU:4263 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼245.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 981 Transportation companies, SALudi Logistics Services Co ranks better than 90.62% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. SALudi Logistics Services Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼245 Mil. SALudi Logistics Services Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼446 Mil. Therefore, SALudi Logistics Services Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.89%.


The historical rank and industry rank for SALudi Logistics Services Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4263' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.34   Med: 54.65   Max: 56.33
Current: 56.09


During the past 4 years, the highest Gross Margin % of SALudi Logistics Services Co was 56.33%. The lowest was 48.34%. And the median was 54.65%.

SAU:4263's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
90.62% of 981 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42 vs SAU:4263: 56.09

SALudi Logistics Services Co had a gross margin of 54.89% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SALudi Logistics Services Co was 0.00% per year.


SALudi Logistics Services Co  (SAU:4263) 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

SALudi Logistics Services Co had a gross margin of 54.89% 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.


SALudi Logistics Services Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


SALudi Logistics Services Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SALudi Logistics Services Co'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.

SALudi Logistics Services Co Gross Margin % Chart

SALudi Logistics Services Co Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
48.34 53.28 56.01 56.33

SALudi Logistics Services Co Quarterly Data
Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 55.76 56.86 59.49 53.72 54.89

SAU:4263 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, SALudi Logistics Services Co'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.


SALudi Logistics Services Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, SALudi Logistics Services Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SALudi Logistics Services Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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SALudi Logistics Services Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

SALudi Logistics Services Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=962.3 / 1708.43
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1708.43 - 746.144) / 1708.43
=56.33 %

SALudi Logistics Services Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=244.7 / 445.784
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(445.784 - 201.107) / 445.784
=54.89 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 54.89% mean?
SALudi Logistics Services Co (SAU:4263) has a Gross Margin % of 54.89% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SALudi Logistics Services Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 54.65. Over the past decade, SALudi Logistics Services Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.34 to 56.33. According to the industry distribution chart, SALudi Logistics Services Co ranks #92 out of 981 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is SALudi Logistics Services Co's Gross Margin % too high?
SALudi Logistics Services Co's current Gross Margin % of 54.89% is near median its 10-year median of 54.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.34 to a high of 56.33. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. SALudi Logistics Services Co's value of 54.89% is 168.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SALudi Logistics Services Co ranks #92 out of 981 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SALudi Logistics Services Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SALudi Logistics Services Co's Gross Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, SALudi Logistics Services Co ranks #92 out of 981 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SALudi Logistics Services Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. SALudi Logistics Services Co's value of 54.89% is 168.8% above this benchmark. Historically, SALudi Logistics Services Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.34 to 56.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.65 vs. the industry median of 20.42, SALudi Logistics Services Co 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. SALudi Logistics Services Co's current Gross Margin % of 54.89% is 168.8% 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 SALudi Logistics Services Co 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. SALudi Logistics Services Co's current Gross Margin % is 54.89%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 54.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SALudi Logistics Services Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SALudi Logistics Services Co (SAU:4263) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼245.06, compared to a current price of ﷼174.60 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.89%, which is near median its 10-year median of 54.65 and 168.8% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. SALudi Logistics Services Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 2 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 SALudi Logistics Services Co (SAU:4263), the current Gross Margin % is 54.89% 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 SALudi Logistics Services Co (SAU:4263) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SALudi Logistics Services Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼174.60 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼245.06. GuruFocus considers SALudi Logistics Services Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4263:

  • Gross Margin %: 54.89% (near median its 10-year median of 54.65)
  • GF Value™: ﷼245.06 vs. price of ﷼174.60 (28.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 168.8% above the Transportation median (#92 of 981)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4263 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SALudi Logistics Services Co Business Description

Address Prince Sultan Street, P.O. Box 23716, Zahran Building, As Salamah District, Jeddah, SAU, 8628
SAL Saudi Logistics Services Co is a company engaged in providing supply chain solutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It provides cargo ground handling services at airport terminals, freight brokerage services, warehouse management services, administrative services, and storage services. The company's reportable segments are Logistics and Handling. Maximum revenue is generated from the Handling segment, which provides cargo handling services to air cargo carriers operating at the Kingdom's airports and consignees for warehouse handling and storage thereof. The Logistics segment provides end-to-end logistic solutions services, customs clearance, inventory management, and warehouse management solutions.
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