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CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping CoSTU:3LL 60 Gross Margin % is 90.28% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 92.77. GuruFocus rates STU:3LL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Business Services companies, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co ranks better than 92.86% on this metric.
CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co (STU:3LL) 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
CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co had a gross margin of 90.28% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping 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.
STU:3LL vs URI, SUNB, AER: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping 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.
CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping 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.
CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co (STU:3LL) has a Gross Margin % of 90.28% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 92.77. Over the past decade, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 90.12 to 95.22. According to the industry distribution chart, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co ranks #72 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's Gross Margin % too high?
CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's current Gross Margin % of 90.28% is near median its 10-year median of 92.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 90.12 to a high of 95.22. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's value of 90.28% is 161.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co ranks #72 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's Gross Margin % compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co ranks #72 out of 1008 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's value of 90.28% is 161.6% above this benchmark. Historically, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 90.12 to 95.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 92.77 vs. the industry median of 34.52, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.52, based on 1,008 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. CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's current Gross Margin % of 90.28% is 161.6% 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 CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's current Gross Margin % is 90.28%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 92.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co (STU:3LL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.18, compared to a current price of €0.22 — trading 24.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 90.28%, which is near median its 10-year median of 92.77 and 161.6% above the Business Services industry median of 34.52. CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co (STU:3LL), the current Gross Margin % is 90.28% 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.
Is CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co (STU:3LL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.22 is trading 24.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.18.
GuruFocus considers CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:3LL:
Gross Margin %: 90.28% (near median its 10-year median of 92.77)
GF Value™: €0.18 vs. price of €0.22 (24.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 161.6% above the Business Services median (#72 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:3LL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co Ltd is a ship leasing, investment, and operation company. Together with its subsidiaries, it provides integrated shipping services (including operating leases and shipbroking services) and financial services (including finance leases and loans). The group's operating segments are integrated shipping services and financing services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Integrated shipping services segment, which includes operating lease services to the group's customers and shipbroking services to shipbuilders and charterers. The Financing services segment includes finance lease services and loan borrowing services to its customers. Geographically, its customers are located in the People's Republic of China, Asia, the United States, and Europe.
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