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Bohai Ferry Group CoSHSE:603167 +0.35%74 Gross Margin % is 8.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 27.68. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603167 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 981 Transportation companies, Bohai Ferry Group Co ranks better than 61.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bohai Ferry Group Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603167'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.38 Med: 27.68 Max: 33.03
Current: 26.6
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bohai Ferry Group Co was 33.03%. The lowest was 6.38%. And the median was 27.68%.
SHSE:603167's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 61.98% of 981
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.37
vs SHSE:603167: 26.60
Bohai Ferry Group Co had a gross margin of 8.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bohai Ferry Group Co was 10.90% per year.
Bohai Ferry Group Co (SHSE:603167) 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
Bohai Ferry Group Co had a gross margin of 8.60% 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.
Bohai Ferry Group Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bohai Ferry Group Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bohai Ferry Group 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.
Bohai Ferry Group Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Bohai Ferry Group 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.
Bohai Ferry Group Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Bohai Ferry Group Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bohai Ferry Group 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.
Bohai Ferry Group Co (SHSE:603167) has a Gross Margin % of 8.60% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bohai Ferry Group Co and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 27.68. Over the past decade, Bohai Ferry Group Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.38 to 33.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Bohai Ferry Group Co ranks #373 out of 981 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is Bohai Ferry Group Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Bohai Ferry Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 8.60% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 27.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.38 to a high of 33.03. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.37. Bohai Ferry Group Co's value of 8.60% is 57.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bohai Ferry Group Co ranks #373 out of 981 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bohai Ferry Group Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bohai Ferry Group Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Bohai Ferry Group Co ranks #373 out of 981 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Bohai Ferry Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.37. Bohai Ferry Group Co's value of 8.60% is 57.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Bohai Ferry Group Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.38 to 33.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.68 vs. the industry median of 20.37, Bohai Ferry Group 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 20.37, 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. Bohai Ferry Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 8.60% is 57.8% 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 Bohai Ferry Group Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bohai Ferry Group Co's current Gross Margin % is 8.60%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 27.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bohai Ferry Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bohai Ferry Group Co (SHSE:603167) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.57, compared to a current price of ¥8.63 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.60%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 27.68 and 57.8% below the Transportation industry median of 20.37. Bohai Ferry Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Bohai Ferry Group Co (SHSE:603167), the current Gross Margin % is 8.60% 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 Bohai Ferry Group Co (SHSE:603167) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bohai Ferry Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥8.63 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.57.
GuruFocus considers Bohai Ferry Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603167:
Gross Margin %: 8.60% (69% below median its 10-year median of 27.68)
GF Value™: ¥9.57 vs. price of ¥8.63 (9.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.8% below the Transportation median (#373 of 981)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603167 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bohai Ferry Group Co Ltd is involved in the roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) passenger transportation business. The company operates ro-ro passenger transportation business from Yantai to Dalian, Penglai to Dalian and Penglai to Lvshun.
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