What is China Merchants Port Holdings Co Gross Margin %?
China Merchants Port Holdings CoSTU:CPM -1.56%85 Gross Margin % is 46.61% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 43.79. GuruFocus rates STU:CPM with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Transportation companies, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks better than 87.41% on this metric.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) 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
China Merchants Port Holdings Co had a gross margin of 46.61% 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.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
China Merchants Port Holdings 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.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Gross Margin % Chart
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, China Merchants Port Holdings 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.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Merchants Port Holdings 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.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) has a Gross Margin % of 46.61% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Merchants Port Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.79. Over the past decade, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.59 to 48.71. According to the industry distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #123 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 46.61% is near median its 10-year median of 43.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.59 to a high of 48.71. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's value of 46.61% is 128.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #123 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Merchants Port Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Merchants Port Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #123 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This places China Merchants Port Holdings Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's value of 46.61% is 128.3% above this benchmark. Historically, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.59 to 48.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.79 vs. the industry median of 20.42, China Merchants Port Holdings 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 977 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. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 46.61% is 128.3% 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 China Merchants Port Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 46.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Merchants Port Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.54, compared to a current price of €1.39 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.79 and 128.3% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM), the current Gross Margin % is 46.61% 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 China Merchants Port Holdings Co (STU:CPM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Port Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.39 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.54.
GuruFocus considers China Merchants Port Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CPM:
Gross Margin %: 46.61% (near median its 10-year median of 43.79)
GF Value™: €1.54 vs. price of €1.39 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 128.3% above the Transportation median (#123 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CPM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Business Description
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd is a port service provider principally engaged in port operations, bonded logistics operations, and property investment. Its segments are port operations, bonded logistics operations, and other operations. Port operations generate maximum revenue, including container terminal operations and bulk and general cargo terminal operations conducted by the Group, its associates, and joint ventures across Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, as well as other international locations. Bonded logistics operations include logistics park operations, port transportation, and airport cargo handling. Other operations mainly include property development and investment, logistics operations by associates, and corporate functions.
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