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Puerto VentanasXSGO:VENTANAS 56 Gross Margin % is 26.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 29.76. GuruFocus rates XSGO:VENTANAS with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP148.43 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 982 Transportation companies, Puerto Ventanas ranks better than 67.62% on this metric.
Puerto Ventanas SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Puerto Ventanas's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:VENTANAS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.52 Med: 29.76 Max: 33.66
Current: 29.32
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Puerto Ventanas was 33.66%. The lowest was 20.52%. And the median was 29.76%.
XSGO:VENTANAS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.62% of 982
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.445
vs XSGO:VENTANAS: 29.32
Puerto Ventanas had a gross margin of 26.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Puerto Ventanas was -4.80% per year.
Puerto Ventanas (XSGO:VENTANAS) 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
Puerto Ventanas had a gross margin of 26.13% 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.
Puerto Ventanas Gross Margin % Related Terms
Puerto Ventanas Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Puerto Ventanas'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.
Puerto Ventanas Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Puerto Ventanas'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.
Puerto Ventanas Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Puerto Ventanas's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Puerto Ventanas'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.
Puerto Ventanas (XSGO:VENTANAS) has a Gross Margin % of 26.13% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Puerto Ventanas and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 29.76. Over the past decade, Puerto Ventanas' Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.52 to 33.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Puerto Ventanas ranks #318 out of 982 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Puerto Ventanas' Gross Margin % too high?
Puerto Ventanas' current Gross Margin % of 26.13% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 29.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.52 to a high of 33.66. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.45. Puerto Ventanas' value of 26.13% is 27.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Puerto Ventanas ranks #318 out of 982 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Puerto Ventanas has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Puerto Ventanas' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Puerto Ventanas ranks #318 out of 982 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Puerto Ventanas in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.45. Puerto Ventanas' value of 26.13% is 27.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Puerto Ventanas' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.52 to 33.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.76 vs. the industry median of 20.45, Puerto Ventanas 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 20.45, based on 982 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. Puerto Ventanas's current Gross Margin % of 26.13% is 27.8% 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 Puerto Ventanas and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Puerto Ventanas's current Gross Margin % is 26.13%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 29.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Puerto Ventanas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Puerto Ventanas (XSGO:VENTANAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP148.43, compared to a current price of CLP165.00 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.13%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 29.76 and 27.8% above the Transportation industry median of 20.45. Puerto Ventanas' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 12 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 Puerto Ventanas (XSGO:VENTANAS), the current Gross Margin % is 26.13% 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 Puerto Ventanas (XSGO:VENTANAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Puerto Ventanas stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP165.00 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP148.43.
GuruFocus considers Puerto Ventanas to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:VENTANAS:
Gross Margin %: 26.13% (12% below median its 10-year median of 29.76)
GF Value™: CLP148.43 vs. price of CLP165.00 (11.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.8% above the Transportation median (#318 of 982)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:VENTANAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Puerto Ventanas SA is engaged in the port business. It has a private port in the Midwest area. The company's business activities include the transfer of dry bulk, liquid, and general cargo including the stowage and unloading of ships and the consequent storage of cargo. Its operating segments include; Port and Railways. The Port segment which generates maximum revenue consists of bulk transfer for mining, electrical, fuel, and industrial companies, including the loading and unloading of ships and the subsequent storage. The Railway segment comprises freight transport services via rail and truck. Geographically, the company derives all of its income from services provided in Chile.
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