Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASAWAWIF 58 Gross Margin % is 86.84% as of Dec. 2025, which is 346% above its 10-year median of 19.47. GuruFocus rates WAWIF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Transportation companies, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA ranks better than 97.34% on this metric.
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
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA had a gross margin of 86.84% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA'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.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA'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.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA (WAWIF) has a Gross Margin % of 86.84% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA and its competitors. This is 346% above median its historical median of 19.47. Over the past decade, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.45 to 87.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA ranks #26 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's Gross Margin % too high?
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's current Gross Margin % of 86.84% is 346% above median its 10-year median of 19.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.45 to a high of 87.58. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's value of 86.84% is 325.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA ranks #26 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA ranks #26 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's value of 86.84% is 325.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.45 to 87.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.47 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA 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. Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's current Gross Margin % of 86.84% is 325.3% 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 Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA 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. Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's current Gross Margin % is 86.84%, which is 346% above median its own 10-year median of 19.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA (WAWIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.90, compared to a current price of $14.03 — trading 57.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 86.84%, which is 346% above median its 10-year median of 19.47 and 325.3% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 10 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 Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA (WAWIF), the current Gross Margin % is 86.84% 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 Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA (WAWIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.03 is trading 57.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.90.
GuruFocus considers Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAWIF:
Gross Margin %: 86.84% (346% above median its 10-year median of 19.47)
GF Value™: $8.90 vs. price of $14.03 (57.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 325.3% above the Transportation median (#26 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAWIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA is an integrated vehicle transportation and logistics company, supporting customers across their supply chain, all the way from the factory to the end-consumer. The company has three reportable operating segments, namely Shipping services, Logistics services and Government services. It generates maximum revenue from the Shipping services segment. The shipping services segment is engaged in the ocean transport of cars and RoRo cargo. Its main customers are car manufacturers as well as manufacturers of construction and other high and heavy equipment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Americas followed by Europe, Asia and Africa.
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