USS CoUSSJY 88 Gross Margin % is 62.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 60.95. GuruFocus rates USSJY with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, USS Co ranks better than 98.09% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. USS Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $121.0 Mil. USS Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $194.6 Mil. Therefore, USS Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 62.16%.
The historical rank and industry rank for USS Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
USSJY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 60.39 Med: 60.95 Max: 62.76
Current: 62.76
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of USS Co was 62.76%. The lowest was 60.39%. And the median was 60.95%.
USSJY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 98.09% of 1311
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs USSJY: 62.76
USS Co had a gross margin of 62.16% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for USS Co was 0.10% per year.
USS Co (OTCPK:USSJY) 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
USS Co had a gross margin of 62.16% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
USS Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
USS Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for USS 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.
USSJY vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, USS 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.
USS Co Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, USS Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where USS 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.
USS Co (USSJY) has a Gross Margin % of 62.16% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on USS Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 60.95. Over the past decade, USS Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 60.39 to 62.76. According to the industry distribution chart, USS Co ranks #25 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is USS Co's Gross Margin % too high?
USS Co's current Gross Margin % of 62.16% is near median its 10-year median of 60.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 60.39 to a high of 62.76. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. USS Co's value of 62.16% is 213.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, USS Co ranks #25 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, USS Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does USS Co's Gross Margin % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, USS Co ranks #25 out of 1311 companies for Gross Margin %. This places USS Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. USS Co's value of 62.16% is 213.3% above this benchmark. Historically, USS Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 60.39 to 62.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.95 vs. the industry median of 19.84, USS Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,311 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. USS Co's current Gross Margin % of 62.16% is 213.3% 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 USS Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. USS Co's current Gross Margin % is 62.16%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 60.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is USS Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USS Co (USSJY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.33, compared to a current price of $25.75 — trading 15.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 62.16%, which is near median its 10-year median of 60.95 and 213.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. USS Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 USS Co (USSJY), the current Gross Margin % is 62.16% 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 USS Co (USSJY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USS Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.75 is trading 15.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.33.
GuruFocus considers USS Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for USSJY:
Gross Margin %: 62.16% (near median its 10-year median of 60.95)
GF Value™: $22.33 vs. price of $25.75 (15.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 213.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#25 of 1311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the USSJY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
USS Co Ltd operates auto auctions and provides various services related to automobile auctions, purchases, and sales of used cars, as well as recycling operations. The company has three reportable segments: Auto Auctions, Used Automobile Purchase and Sales, and Recycling. The Auto Auctions segment handles auctions for used cars and motorcycles, provides information and transportation services, and offers financial services to auction members. The Used Automobile Purchase and Sales segment engages in the purchase and sale of used and damaged cars, while the Recycling segment focuses on recycling end-of-life vehicles and scrap metals and managing facility disposal projects. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Auto auction segment.
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