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Han Express CoXKRX:014130 -0.19%58 Gross Margin % is 3.02% as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 3.29. GuruFocus rates XKRX:014130 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩3,127.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 990 Transportation companies, Han Express Co ranks worse than 94.75% on this metric.
Han Express Co (XKRX:014130) 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
Han Express Co had a gross margin of 3.02% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Han Express Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Han Express Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Han Express 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.
XKRX:014130 vs UPS, FDX, EXPD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Han Express 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.
Han Express Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Han Express Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Han Express 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.
Han Express Co (XKRX:014130) has a Gross Margin % of 3.02% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Han Express Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.29. Over the past decade, Han Express Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.73 to 3.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Han Express Co ranks #938 out of 990 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 94.7%.
Is Han Express Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Han Express Co's current Gross Margin % of 3.02% is near median its 10-year median of 3.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.73 to a high of 3.68. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.85. Han Express Co's value of 3.02% is 85.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Han Express Co ranks #938 out of 990 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Han Express Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Han Express Co's Gross Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Han Express Co ranks #938 out of 990 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Han Express Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.85. Han Express Co's value of 3.02% is 85.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Han Express Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.73 to 3.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.29 vs. the industry median of 20.85, Han Express 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 20.85, based on 990 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. Han Express Co's current Gross Margin % of 3.02% is 85.5% 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 Han Express Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Han Express Co's current Gross Margin % is 3.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Han Express Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Han Express Co (XKRX:014130) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩3,127.63, compared to a current price of ₩2,625.00 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 3.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.29 and 85.5% below the Transportation industry median of 20.85. Han Express Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Han Express Co (XKRX:014130), the current Gross Margin % is 3.02% as of Jun. 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 Han Express Co (XKRX:014130) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Han Express Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₩2,625.00 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩3,127.63.
GuruFocus considers Han Express Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:014130:
Gross Margin %: 3.02% (near median its 10-year median of 3.29)
GF Value™: ₩3,127.63 vs. price of ₩2,625.00 (16.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.5% below the Transportation median (#938 of 990)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:014130 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Han Express Co Ltd is a South Korean company operating in the integrated shipping and logistics industry. The company is engaged in the domestic freight transportation business using general roads (domestic transportation sector) and special cargo (chemicals, toxic substances, oil, etc.). Furthermore, it provides 3PL services (distribution logistics sector) that support the transportation, storage, and distribution processing of domestic distribution cargo; import/export cargo brokerage and international multimodal transport arrangement services (international logistics sector); and other warehousing services. It is also a comprehensive logistics company that provides logistics consulting and logistics information systems.
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