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Chongqing Port CoSHSE:600279 -2.18%48 Gross Margin % is 12.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 8.75. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600279 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 982 Transportation companies, Chongqing Port Co ranks worse than 67.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chongqing Port Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600279'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.68 Med: 8.75 Max: 18.18
Current: 13.47
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Chongqing Port Co was 18.18%. The lowest was 7.68%. And the median was 8.75%.
SHSE:600279's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.92% of 982
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.4
vs SHSE:600279: 13.47
Chongqing Port Co had a gross margin of 12.08% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chongqing Port Co was 10.00% per year.
Chongqing Port Co (SHSE:600279) 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
Chongqing Port Co had a gross margin of 12.08% 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.
Chongqing Port Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chongqing Port Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chongqing Port 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.
Chongqing Port Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Chongqing Port 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.
Chongqing Port Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Chongqing Port Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chongqing Port Co'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.
Chongqing Port Co (SHSE:600279) has a Gross Margin % of 12.08% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chongqing Port Co and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 8.75. Over the past decade, Chongqing Port Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.68 to 18.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Chongqing Port Co ranks #667 out of 982 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is Chongqing Port Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Chongqing Port Co's current Gross Margin % of 12.08% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 8.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.68 to a high of 18.18. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Chongqing Port Co's value of 12.08% is 40.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chongqing Port Co ranks #667 out of 982 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chongqing Port Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chongqing Port Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Chongqing Port Co ranks #667 out of 982 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chongqing Port Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Chongqing Port Co's value of 12.08% is 40.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Chongqing Port Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.68 to 18.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.75 vs. the industry median of 20.40, Chongqing Port Co 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 20.40, based on 982 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. Chongqing Port Co's current Gross Margin % of 12.08% is 40.8% 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 Chongqing Port Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chongqing Port Co's current Gross Margin % is 12.08%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 8.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chongqing Port Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chongqing Port Co (SHSE:600279) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.47, compared to a current price of ¥4.04 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.08%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 8.75 and 40.8% below the Transportation industry median of 20.40. Chongqing Port Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Chongqing Port Co (SHSE:600279), the current Gross Margin % is 12.08% 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 Chongqing Port Co (SHSE:600279) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chongqing Port Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.04 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.47.
GuruFocus considers Chongqing Port Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600279:
Gross Margin %: 12.08% (38% above median its 10-year median of 8.75)
GF Value™: ¥4.47 vs. price of ¥4.04 (9.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.8% below the Transportation median (#667 of 982)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600279 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chongqing Port Co Ltd formerly Chongqing Gangjiu Co Ltd provides cargo handling services primarily in China. The business activities of the group include logistics consulting, logistics planning, ship generation, freight forwarding, port loading and unloading, land and water transfer, inland river passenger and cargo transportation, container transit transportation, warehousing, distribution and other integrated logistics transportation services.
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