SantovaSTVLF 80 Gross Margin % is 31.49% as of Feb. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 90.60. GuruFocus rates STVLF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.20. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Transportation companies, Santova ranks better than 72.98% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Santova's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $13.94 Mil. Santova's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $44.26 Mil. Therefore, Santova's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 31.49%.
Warning Sign:
Santova Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -19.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Santova's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STVLF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.4 Med: 90.6 Max: 98.98
Current: 32.4
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Santova was 98.98%. The lowest was 32.40%. And the median was 90.60%.
STVLF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 72.98% of 977
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs STVLF: 32.40
Santova had a gross margin of 31.49% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Santova was -19.10% per year.
Santova (OTCPK:STVLF) 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
Santova had a gross margin of 31.49% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Santova Gross Margin % Related Terms
Santova Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Santova'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.
STVLF vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Santova'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.
Santova Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Santova's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Santova'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.
Santova (STVLF) has a Gross Margin % of 31.49% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Santova and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 90.60. Over the past decade, Santova's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.40 to 98.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Santova ranks #264 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Santova's Gross Margin % too high?
Santova's current Gross Margin % of 31.49% is 65% below median its 10-year median of 90.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.40 to a high of 98.98. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Santova's value of 31.49% is 54.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Santova ranks #264 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Santova has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Santova's Gross Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Santova ranks #264 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Santova in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Santova's value of 31.49% is 54.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Santova's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.40 to 98.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 90.60 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Santova 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. Santova's current Gross Margin % of 31.49% is 54.2% 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 Santova 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. Santova's current Gross Margin % is 31.49%, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 90.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Santova stock overvalued right now?
Santova (STVLF) has a current Gross Margin % of 31.49%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.20, compared to a current price of $0.11 — trading 47.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.49%, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 90.60 and 54.2% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Santova's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Santova (STVLF), the current Gross Margin % is 31.49% as of Feb. 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 Santova (STVLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santova stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.11 is trading 47.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.20.
Key valuation signals for STVLF:
Gross Margin %: 31.49% (65% below median its 10-year median of 90.60)
GF Value™: $0.20 vs. price of $0.11 (47.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.2% above the Transportation median (#264 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STVLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Santova Ltd is a South African firm engaged in the international trade solutions business. Its core services are Supply chain solutions, business intelligence, logistic services, Client Sourcing, Procurement Management Services, Express sensitive services, and financial services. The company operates in three segments, namely Logistics services segment is into the coordination and control over the forward and reverse movement of client's goods across the entire supply chain from source to destination; Financial services comprise insurance and related services and the Group segment provides support services to all group's business unit. Majority of its revenue is derived from the Logistics segment. Its geographical segments include Africa, Asia Pacific, UK, North America and Europe.
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