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PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk (STU:MTI) 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
PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk had a gross margin of 17.45% 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.
PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk Gross Margin % Related Terms
PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk 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.
PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk Gross Margin % Chart
PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk'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.
PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk'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.
PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk (STU:MTI) has a Gross Margin % of 17.45% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 22.20. Over the past decade, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.42 to 33.05. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk ranks #386 out of 981 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's Gross Margin % too high?
PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 17.45% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 22.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.42 to a high of 33.05. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's value of 17.45% is 14.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk ranks #386 out of 981 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk ranks #386 out of 981 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's value of 17.45% is 14.5% below this benchmark. Historically, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.42 to 33.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.20 vs. the industry median of 20.42, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk 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 20.42, 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. PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's current Gross Margin % of 17.45% is 14.5% 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 PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk 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. PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's current Gross Margin % is 17.45%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 22.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk stock overvalued right now?
PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk (STU:MTI) has a current Gross Margin % of 17.45%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.03, compared to a current price of €0.08 — trading 181.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.45%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 22.20 and 14.5% below the Transportation industry median of 20.42. PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk (STU:MTI), the current Gross Margin % is 17.45% 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 PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk (STU:MTI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.08 is trading 181.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.03.
Key valuation signals for STU:MTI:
Gross Margin %: 17.45% (21% below median its 10-year median of 22.20)
GF Value™: €0.03 vs. price of €0.08 (181.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.5% below the Transportation median (#386 of 981)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:MTI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk Business Description
PT Mitrabahtera Segara Sejati Tbk conducts its business activities in the field of sea transportation services for bulk cargo, specifically on coal and nickel commodities. The Company operates a fleet of tugboats and barges to provide integrated, efficient, and reliable sea transportation and transshipment services. Operational activities include the transportation of cargo from loading ports to discharging ports, as well as transportation from loading ports to anchorage points for supporting transshipment activities. The Company's fleet consists of tugboats, barges, mother vessel, and other supporting vessels. Its business segments include Tugboats and barges, which generate maximum revenue, Floating cranes, and Motor vessel.
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