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COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $834 Mil. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $5,958 Mil.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.5%.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (OTCPK:CICOF) Gross Profit 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
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co had a gross margin of 11.31% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Gross Profit Related Terms
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Gross Profit 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.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Gross Profit Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Gross Profit vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5,958 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (CICOF) has a Gross Profit of $5,958 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co and its competitors.
Is COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Gross Profit too high?
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's current Gross Profit is $5,958 Mil. Overall, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Gross Profit compare to competitors?
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's Gross Profit of $5,958 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Transportation company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co and its competitors. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's current Gross Profit is $5,958 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (CICOF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.62, compared to a current price of $1.98 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $5,958 Mil. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (CICOF), the current Gross Profit is $5,958 Mil as of Dec. 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.
Is COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (CICOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.98 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.62.
GuruFocus considers COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CICOF:
Gross Profit: $5,958 Mil
GF Value™: $1.62 vs. price of $1.98 (22.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CICOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segments include the Container shipping business, Terminal business, and Corporate and other operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Container shipping business segment. Its geographical segments include America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Mainland China, and Other international markets.
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