FedEx Freight Holding CoWBO:FDXH -9.76%18 Gross Margin % is 28.47% as of Nov. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 34.74. GuruFocus rates WBO:FDXH with a GF Score™ of 18/100. Among 985 Transportation companies, FedEx Freight Holding Co ranks better than 68.53% on this metric.
FedEx Freight Holding Co (WBO:FDXH) 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
FedEx Freight Holding Co had a gross margin of 28.47% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 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.
FedEx Freight Holding Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
FedEx Freight Holding Co 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.
FedEx Freight Holding Co Gross Margin % Chart
FedEx Freight Holding Co Annual Data
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May23
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May25
Gross Margin %
36.06
34.74
31.14
FedEx Freight Holding Co Quarterly Data
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31.49
30.77
28.47
WBO:FDXH vs : Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, FedEx Freight Holding 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.
FedEx Freight Holding Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FedEx Freight Holding Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FedEx Freight Holding 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.
FedEx Freight Holding Co (WBO:FDXH) has a Gross Margin % of 28.47% as of Nov. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on FedEx Freight Holding Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 34.74. Over the past decade, FedEx Freight Holding Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.62 to 36.06. According to the industry distribution chart, FedEx Freight Holding Co ranks #310 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is FedEx Freight Holding Co's Gross Margin % too high?
FedEx Freight Holding Co's current Gross Margin % of 28.47% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 34.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.62 to a high of 36.06. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. FedEx Freight Holding Co's value of 28.47% is 39.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FedEx Freight Holding Co ranks #310 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FedEx Freight Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FedEx Freight Holding Co's Gross Margin % compare to ?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FedEx Freight Holding Co ranks #310 out of 985 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts FedEx Freight Holding Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. FedEx Freight Holding Co's value of 28.47% is 39.4% above this benchmark. Historically, FedEx Freight Holding Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.62 to 36.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.74 vs. the industry median of 20.42, FedEx Freight Holding 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 985 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. FedEx Freight Holding Co's current Gross Margin % of 28.47% is 39.4% 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 FedEx Freight Holding Co 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. FedEx Freight Holding Co's current Gross Margin % is 28.47%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 34.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FedEx Freight Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
FedEx Freight Holding Co (WBO:FDXH) has a current Gross Margin % of 28.47%. The current Gross Margin % is 28.47%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 34.74 and 39.4% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. FedEx Freight Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 18/100. 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 FedEx Freight Holding Co (WBO:FDXH), the current Gross Margin % is 28.47% as of Nov. 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.
FedEx Freight Holding Co Inc is a North America-based less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation and freight services provider. Its service offerings - including Priority, Economy, and Direct shipping services - enable customers to select transportation options based on their needs. The company operates a network of vehicles and service locations across the U.S. states, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing freight transportation and logistics services. It also utilizes data-driven technology and sales operations to support its transportation network and customer services.
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