Chinese Maritime Transport (TPE:2612) 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
Chinese Maritime Transport had a gross margin of 34.11% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Chinese Maritime Transport Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chinese Maritime Transport 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.
TPE:2612 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Chinese Maritime Transport'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.
Chinese Maritime Transport Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Chinese Maritime Transport's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chinese Maritime Transport'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.
Chinese Maritime Transport (TPE:2612) has a Gross Margin % of 34.11% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chinese Maritime Transport and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 23.28. Over the past decade, Chinese Maritime Transport's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.34 to 32.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Chinese Maritime Transport ranks #261 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is Chinese Maritime Transport's Gross Margin % too high?
Chinese Maritime Transport's current Gross Margin % of 34.11% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 23.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.34 to a high of 32.72. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Chinese Maritime Transport's value of 34.11% is 67% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chinese Maritime Transport ranks #261 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chinese Maritime Transport has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chinese Maritime Transport's Gross Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Chinese Maritime Transport ranks #261 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Chinese Maritime Transport in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Chinese Maritime Transport's value of 34.11% is 67% above this benchmark. Historically, Chinese Maritime Transport's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.34 to 32.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.28 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Chinese Maritime Transport 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. Chinese Maritime Transport's current Gross Margin % of 34.11% is 67% 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 Chinese Maritime Transport 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. Chinese Maritime Transport's current Gross Margin % is 34.11%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 23.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chinese Maritime Transport stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinese Maritime Transport (TPE:2612) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$53.00, compared to a current price of NT$51.60 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.11%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 23.28 and 67% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Chinese Maritime Transport's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Chinese Maritime Transport (TPE:2612), the current Gross Margin % is 34.11% 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 Chinese Maritime Transport (TPE:2612) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinese Maritime Transport stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$51.60 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$53.00.
GuruFocus considers Chinese Maritime Transport to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2612:
Gross Margin %: 34.11% (47% above median its 10-year median of 23.28)
GF Value™: NT$53.00 vs. price of NT$51.60 (2.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67% above the Transportation median (#261 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2612 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chinese Maritime Transport Ltd is engaged in the bulk-carrier transportation through its subsidiaries. It also owns investment companies to engage in the business of investment. The company provides container hauling, vessel transportation, warehousing and related services. The company operates in two reportable segments: Land Transportation and the Logistics, and Sea Transportation. The company generates the majority of revenue from its Shipping department, which engages in the bulk carrier business. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Asia, America, Europe, and Oceania.
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