Dongbang Transport Logistics Co (XKRX:004140) 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
Dongbang Transport Logistics Co had a gross margin of 7.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Dongbang Transport Logistics Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dongbang Transport Logistics 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.
Dongbang Transport Logistics Co Gross Margin % Chart
XKRX:004140 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Dongbang Transport Logistics 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.
Dongbang Transport Logistics Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Dongbang Transport Logistics Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dongbang Transport Logistics 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.
Dongbang Transport Logistics Co (XKRX:004140) has a Gross Margin % of 7.57% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dongbang Transport Logistics Co and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 11.39. Over the past decade, Dongbang Transport Logistics Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.76 to 13.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Dongbang Transport Logistics Co ranks #801 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is Dongbang Transport Logistics Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Dongbang Transport Logistics Co's current Gross Margin % of 7.57% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 11.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.76 to a high of 13.13. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Dongbang Transport Logistics Co's value of 7.57% is 62.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dongbang Transport Logistics Co ranks #801 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dongbang Transport Logistics Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dongbang Transport Logistics Co's Gross Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Dongbang Transport Logistics Co ranks #801 out of 980 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dongbang Transport Logistics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Dongbang Transport Logistics Co's value of 7.57% is 62.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Dongbang Transport Logistics Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.76 to 13.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.39 vs. the industry median of 20.40, Dongbang Transport Logistics Co 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 20.40, based on 980 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. Dongbang Transport Logistics Co's current Gross Margin % of 7.57% is 62.9% 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 Dongbang Transport Logistics Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dongbang Transport Logistics Co's current Gross Margin % is 7.57%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 11.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dongbang Transport Logistics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongbang Transport Logistics Co (XKRX:004140) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩2,830.70, compared to a current price of ₩1,892.00 — trading 33.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 7.57%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 11.39 and 62.9% below the Transportation industry median of 20.40. Dongbang Transport Logistics Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Dongbang Transport Logistics Co (XKRX:004140), the current Gross Margin % is 7.57% 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 Dongbang Transport Logistics Co (XKRX:004140) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongbang Transport Logistics Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₩1,892.00 is trading 33.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩2,830.70.
GuruFocus considers Dongbang Transport Logistics Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:004140:
Gross Margin %: 7.57% (34% below median its 10-year median of 11.39)
GF Value™: ₩2,830.70 vs. price of ₩1,892.00 (33.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.9% below the Transportation median (#801 of 980)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:004140 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dongbang Transport Logistics Co Business Description
Dongbang Transport Logistics Co Ltd is engaged in providing logistics services in South Korea. It engaged in port handling, land and sea transportation, and its core business includes the transportation and installation of ultra-heavy cargo, third-party logistics (3PL), container terminals, and logistics center operations.
65GF Score
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