SBS TransitSBSTF 82 Gross Margin % is 13.75% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 12.73. GuruFocus rates SBSTF with a GF Score™ of 82/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 985 Transportation companies, SBS Transit ranks worse than 65.99% on this metric.
SBS Transit Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SBS Transit's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SBSTF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.6 Med: 12.73 Max: 15.17
Current: 14.13
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of SBS Transit was 15.17%. The lowest was 10.60%. And the median was 12.73%.
SBSTF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.99% of 985
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs SBSTF: 14.13
SBS Transit had a gross margin of 13.75% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SBS Transit was -1.60% per year.
SBS Transit (OTCPK:SBSTF) 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
SBS Transit had a gross margin of 13.75% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
SBS Transit Gross Margin % Related Terms
SBS Transit Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SBS Transit'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 Railroads subindustry, SBS Transit'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.
SBS Transit Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, SBS Transit's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SBS Transit'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.
SBS Transit (SBSTF) has a Gross Margin % of 13.75% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SBS Transit and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.73. Over the past decade, SBS Transit's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.60 to 15.17. According to the industry distribution chart, SBS Transit ranks #650 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is SBS Transit's Gross Margin % too high?
SBS Transit's current Gross Margin % of 13.75% is near median its 10-year median of 12.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.60 to a high of 15.17. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. SBS Transit's value of 13.75% is 32.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SBS Transit ranks #650 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SBS Transit has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SBS Transit's Gross Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, SBS Transit ranks #650 out of 985 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SBS Transit in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. SBS Transit's value of 13.75% is 32.7% below this benchmark. Historically, SBS Transit's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.60 to 15.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.73 vs. the industry median of 20.42, SBS Transit has consistently been below 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 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. SBS Transit's current Gross Margin % of 13.75% is 32.7% below 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 SBS Transit 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. SBS Transit's current Gross Margin % is 13.75%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SBS Transit stock overvalued right now?
SBS Transit (SBSTF) has a current Gross Margin % of 13.75%. The current Gross Margin % is 13.75%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.73 and 32.7% below the Transportation industry median of 20.42. SBS Transit's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 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 SBS Transit (SBSTF), the current Gross Margin % is 13.75% 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.
SBS Transit Ltd is engaged in providing public transport services and consultancy services relating to land transport. The provision of public transport services includes the operation of public buses and rail transit systems in Singapore. The company's operating segments are Public Transport Services and Other Commercial Services. The Public Transport Services include income generated from the provision of bus and rail services to commuters traveling on public transport systems. The Other Commercial Services include income generated from advertisements on buses and trains, and rental collection from commercial and shop space at bus interchanges and rail stations. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Public Transport Services segment.
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