PanOcean CoSTU:S6Z 86 Gross Margin % is 11.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 11.56. GuruFocus rates STU:S6Z with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.38. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 980 Transportation companies, PanOcean Co ranks worse than 74.29% on this metric.
PanOcean Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PanOcean Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:S6Z'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.42 Med: 11.56 Max: 14.42
Current: 11.56
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of PanOcean Co was 14.42%. The lowest was 10.42%. And the median was 11.56%.
STU:S6Z's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 74.29% of 980
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.5
vs STU:S6Z: 11.56
PanOcean Co had a gross margin of 11.20% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for PanOcean Co was -3.70% per year.
PanOcean Co (STU:S6Z) 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
PanOcean Co had a gross margin of 11.20% 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.
PanOcean Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
PanOcean Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PanOcean 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, PanOcean 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.
PanOcean Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, PanOcean Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PanOcean 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.
PanOcean Co (STU:S6Z) has a Gross Margin % of 11.20% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PanOcean Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.56. Over the past decade, PanOcean Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.42 to 14.42. According to the industry distribution chart, PanOcean Co ranks #728 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is PanOcean Co's Gross Margin % too high?
PanOcean Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.20% is near median its 10-year median of 11.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.42 to a high of 14.42. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.50. PanOcean Co's value of 11.20% is 45.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PanOcean Co ranks #728 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PanOcean Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PanOcean Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, PanOcean Co ranks #728 out of 980 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PanOcean Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.50. PanOcean Co's value of 11.20% is 45.4% below this benchmark. Historically, PanOcean Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.42 to 14.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.56 vs. the industry median of 20.50, PanOcean 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 20.50, 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. PanOcean Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.20% is 45.4% 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 PanOcean Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PanOcean Co's current Gross Margin % is 11.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PanOcean Co stock overvalued right now?
PanOcean Co (STU:S6Z) has a current Gross Margin % of 11.20%. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.38, compared to a current price of €19.80 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.56 and 45.4% below the Transportation industry median of 20.50. PanOcean Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 PanOcean Co (STU:S6Z), the current Gross Margin % is 11.20% 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 PanOcean Co (STU:S6Z) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PanOcean Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €19.80 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.38.
Key valuation signals for STU:S6Z:
Gross Margin %: 11.20% (near median its 10-year median of 11.56)
GF Value™: €18.38 vs. price of €19.80 (7.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.4% below the Transportation median (#728 of 980)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:S6Z stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PanOcean Co Ltd is a shipping company. The company provides marine transportation services. It provides products and services including breakbulk liner, tramper services, large bulker services, container and tanker services, gas carriers, and heavy lift business. The company's operating segment includes Shipping related and Grain trading business. It generates maximum revenue from Shipping related segment. It also provides tamper services to ship dry bulk cargoes such as iron ore, coal, grains, lumber, wood pulp, and raw sugar.
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