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Eastern Air Logistics CoSHSE:601156 +1.62%87 Gross Margin % is 14.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 20.26. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601156 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥17.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 980 Transportation companies, Eastern Air Logistics Co ranks worse than 53.78% on this metric.
SHSE:601156's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.78% of 980
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.4
vs SHSE:601156: 18.89
Eastern Air Logistics Co had a gross margin of 14.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Eastern Air Logistics Co was -8.00% per year.
Eastern Air Logistics Co (SHSE:601156) 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
Eastern Air Logistics Co had a gross margin of 14.97% 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.
Eastern Air Logistics Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Eastern Air Logistics Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
SHSE:601156 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Eastern Air Logistics 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.
Eastern Air Logistics Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Eastern Air Logistics Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastern Air Logistics 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.
Eastern Air Logistics Co (SHSE:601156) has a Gross Margin % of 14.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Eastern Air Logistics Co and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 20.26. Over the past decade, Eastern Air Logistics Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.51 to 27.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastern Air Logistics Co ranks #527 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Eastern Air Logistics Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Eastern Air Logistics Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.97% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 20.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.51 to a high of 27.79. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Eastern Air Logistics Co's value of 14.97% is 26.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastern Air Logistics Co ranks #527 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Eastern Air Logistics Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern Air Logistics Co's Gross Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Eastern Air Logistics Co ranks #527 out of 980 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Eastern Air Logistics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Eastern Air Logistics Co's value of 14.97% is 26.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Eastern Air Logistics Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.51 to 27.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.26 vs. the industry median of 20.40, Eastern Air Logistics 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 980 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. Eastern Air Logistics Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.97% is 26.6% 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 Eastern Air Logistics 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. Eastern Air Logistics Co's current Gross Margin % is 14.97%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 20.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern Air Logistics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Air Logistics Co (SHSE:601156) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥17.74, compared to a current price of ¥16.97 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.97%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 20.26 and 26.6% below the Transportation industry median of 20.40. Eastern Air Logistics Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 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 Eastern Air Logistics Co (SHSE:601156), the current Gross Margin % is 14.97% 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 Eastern Air Logistics Co (SHSE:601156) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Air Logistics Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥16.97 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥17.74.
GuruFocus considers Eastern Air Logistics Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601156:
Gross Margin %: 14.97% (26% below median its 10-year median of 20.26)
GF Value™: ¥17.74 vs. price of ¥16.97 (4.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.6% below the Transportation median (#527 of 980)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601156 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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