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EuroseasSTU:2LE1 -2.45%65 Gross Margin % is 67.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 39.64. GuruFocus rates STU:2LE1 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 980 Transportation companies, Euroseas ranks better than 93.57% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Euroseas's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €32.6 Mil. Euroseas's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €48.3 Mil. Therefore, Euroseas's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 67.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Euroseas's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:2LE1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.18 Med: 39.64 Max: 65.3
Current: 65.3
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Euroseas was 65.30%. The lowest was -8.18%. And the median was 39.64%.
STU:2LE1's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 93.57% of 980
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.4
vs STU:2LE1: 65.30
Euroseas had a gross margin of 67.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Euroseas was 15.90% per year.
Euroseas (STU:2LE1) 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
Euroseas had a gross margin of 67.57% 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.
Euroseas Gross Margin % Related Terms
Euroseas Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Euroseas'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.
STU:2LE1 vs PANL, CMDB, ASC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Euroseas'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.
Euroseas Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Euroseas's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Euroseas'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.
Euroseas (STU:2LE1) has a Gross Margin % of 67.57% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Euroseas and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 39.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Euroseas ranks #63 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Euroseas' Gross Margin % too high?
Euroseas' current Gross Margin % of 67.57% is 70% above median its 10-year median of 39.64. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Euroseas' value of 67.57% is 231.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Euroseas ranks #63 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Euroseas has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Euroseas' Gross Margin % compare to PANL and CMDB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Euroseas ranks #63 out of 980 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Euroseas in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Euroseas' value of 67.57% is 231.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 39.64 vs. the industry median of 20.40, Euroseas 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 20.40, 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. Euroseas's current Gross Margin % of 67.57% is 231.2% 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 Euroseas 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. Euroseas's current Gross Margin % is 67.57%, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 39.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Euroseas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Euroseas (STU:2LE1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.82, compared to a current price of €59.80 — trading 94% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 67.57%, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 39.64 and 231.2% above the Transportation industry median of 20.40. Euroseas' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 10 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 Euroseas (STU:2LE1), the current Gross Margin % is 67.57% 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 Euroseas (STU:2LE1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Euroseas stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €59.80 is trading 94% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.82.
GuruFocus considers Euroseas to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:2LE1:
Gross Margin %: 67.57% (70% above median its 10-year median of 39.64)
GF Value™: €30.82 vs. price of €59.80 (94% above fair value)
Industry Position: 231.2% above the Transportation median (#63 of 980)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:2LE1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Euroseas Ltd is a shipping company. Its fleet consists of containerships that transport container boxes, providing scheduled service between ports. Its operations are managed by an affiliated ship management company, which is responsible for the day-to-day commercial and technical management and operations of the vessels. The company employs its vessels on spot and period charters and through pool arrangements.
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