China Container TerminalTPE:2613 +0.69%73 Gross Margin % is 16.43% as of Dec. 2025, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 13.27. GuruFocus rates TPE:2613 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$25.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Transportation companies, China Container Terminal ranks worse than 58.85% on this metric.
China Container Terminal (TPE:2613) 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 Container Terminal had a gross margin of 16.43% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
China Container Terminal Gross Margin % Related Terms
China Container Terminal 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 Container Terminal Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, China Container Terminal'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 Container Terminal Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Container Terminal's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Container Terminal'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 Container Terminal (TPE:2613) has a Gross Margin % of 16.43% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Container Terminal and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 13.27. Over the past decade, China Container Terminal's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.69 to 17.71. According to the industry distribution chart, China Container Terminal ranks #575 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is China Container Terminal's Gross Margin % too high?
China Container Terminal's current Gross Margin % of 16.43% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 13.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.69 to a high of 17.71. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. China Container Terminal's value of 16.43% is 19.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Container Terminal ranks #575 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Container Terminal has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Container Terminal's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Container Terminal ranks #575 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This places China Container Terminal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. China Container Terminal's value of 16.43% is 19.5% below this benchmark. Historically, China Container Terminal's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.69 to 17.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.27 vs. the industry median of 20.42, China Container Terminal 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 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 Container Terminal's current Gross Margin % of 16.43% is 19.5% 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 China Container Terminal 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 Container Terminal's current Gross Margin % is 16.43%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 13.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Container Terminal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Container Terminal (TPE:2613) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$25.78, compared to a current price of NT$21.80 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.43%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 13.27 and 19.5% below the Transportation industry median of 20.42. China Container Terminal's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 China Container Terminal (TPE:2613), the current Gross Margin % is 16.43% 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 Container Terminal (TPE:2613) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Container Terminal stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$21.80 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$25.78.
GuruFocus considers China Container Terminal to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2613:
Gross Margin %: 16.43% (24% above median its 10-year median of 13.27)
GF Value™: NT$25.78 vs. price of NT$21.80 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.5% below the Transportation median (#575 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2613 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Container Terminal Corp is engaged in contracted operations of container freight stations at the port and on land, as well as ship stevedore operations in commercial port areas. The company's segments are mainly divided into the terminal segment, the container yard segment, and other segments. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the terminal segment.
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