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Portuaria Cabo FrowardXSGO:FROWARD 73 Gross Margin % is 36.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 39.03. GuruFocus rates XSGO:FROWARD with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP475.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 983 Transportation companies, Portuaria Cabo Froward ranks better than 69.79% on this metric.
XSGO:FROWARD's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 69.79% of 983
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.55
vs XSGO:FROWARD: 30.60
Portuaria Cabo Froward had a gross margin of 36.63% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Portuaria Cabo Froward was -5.40% per year.
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
Portuaria Cabo Froward had a gross margin of 36.63% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Portuaria Cabo Froward Gross Margin % Related Terms
Portuaria Cabo Froward Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Portuaria Cabo Froward'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Portuaria Cabo Froward'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.
Portuaria Cabo Froward Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Portuaria Cabo Froward's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Portuaria Cabo Froward'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.
Portuaria Cabo Froward (XSGO:FROWARD) has a Gross Margin % of 36.63% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Portuaria Cabo Froward and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.03. Over the past decade, Portuaria Cabo Froward's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.16 to 47.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Portuaria Cabo Froward ranks #297 out of 983 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Portuaria Cabo Froward's Gross Margin % too high?
Portuaria Cabo Froward's current Gross Margin % of 36.63% is near median its 10-year median of 39.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.16 to a high of 47.27. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.55. Portuaria Cabo Froward's value of 36.63% is 78.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Portuaria Cabo Froward ranks #297 out of 983 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Portuaria Cabo Froward has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Portuaria Cabo Froward's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Portuaria Cabo Froward ranks #297 out of 983 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Portuaria Cabo Froward in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.55. Portuaria Cabo Froward's value of 36.63% is 78.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Portuaria Cabo Froward's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.16 to 47.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.03 vs. the industry median of 20.55, Portuaria Cabo Froward 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 20.55, based on 983 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. Portuaria Cabo Froward's current Gross Margin % of 36.63% is 78.2% 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 Portuaria Cabo Froward and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Portuaria Cabo Froward's current Gross Margin % is 36.63%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Portuaria Cabo Froward stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Portuaria Cabo Froward (XSGO:FROWARD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP475.18, compared to a current price of CLP465.00 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.63%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.03 and 78.2% above the Transportation industry median of 20.55. Portuaria Cabo Froward's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 Portuaria Cabo Froward (XSGO:FROWARD), the current Gross Margin % is 36.63% 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 Portuaria Cabo Froward (XSGO:FROWARD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Portuaria Cabo Froward stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CLP465.00 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP475.18.
GuruFocus considers Portuaria Cabo Froward to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:FROWARD:
Gross Margin %: 36.63% (near median its 10-year median of 39.03)
GF Value™: CLP475.18 vs. price of CLP465.00 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.2% above the Transportation median (#297 of 983)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:FROWARD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Portuaria Cabo Froward SA is a Chile-based port services company, dedicated mainly to the handling of solid and liquid bulk in the Ports of Coronel and Calbuco. The various services offered by the company include pellet shipping, clinker unloading, coal unloading, general cargo services, liquid bulk transfer, and other related services.
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