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Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST) 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
Western Bulk Chartering AS had a gross margin of 3.06% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Western Bulk Chartering AS Gross Profit Related Terms
Western Bulk Chartering AS 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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS Gross Profit Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Western Bulk Chartering AS'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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS Gross Profit vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Western Bulk Chartering AS's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Bulk Chartering AS's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr208 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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST) has a Gross Profit of kr208 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Western Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS's Gross Profit too high?
Western Bulk Chartering AS's current Gross Profit is kr208 Mil. Overall, Western Bulk Chartering AS has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Bulk Chartering AS's Gross Profit compare to competitors?
Western Bulk Chartering AS's Gross Profit of kr208 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors. Western Bulk Chartering AS's current Gross Profit is kr208 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr16.45, compared to a current price of kr21.20 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is kr208 Mil. Western Bulk Chartering AS's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST), the current Gross Profit is kr208 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS (OSL:WEST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr21.20 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr16.45.
GuruFocus considers Western Bulk Chartering AS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:WEST:
Gross Profit: kr208 Mil
GF Value™: kr16.45 vs. price of kr21.20 (28.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:WEST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Bulk Chartering AS is a transporter of dry bulk commodities. Its commodities include coal, minerals, steel products, cement, agriculture or grains, ferrous ores, and fertilizers, among others. It operates in dry bulk vessels in the Panamax to Handysize segment. Geographic diversification is the Far East, Europe, India, North America, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. The majority of revenue is from the Far East.
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