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Harbor Star Shipping Services Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.4%.
Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) 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
Harbor Star Shipping Services had a gross margin of 30.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Harbor Star Shipping Services Gross Profit Related Terms
Harbor Star Shipping Services 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.
Harbor Star Shipping Services Gross Profit Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Harbor Star Shipping Services'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.
Harbor Star Shipping Services Gross Profit vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Harbor Star Shipping Services's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harbor Star Shipping Services's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₱689 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.
Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) has a Gross Profit of ₱689 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Harbor Star Shipping Services and its competitors.
Is Harbor Star Shipping Services' Gross Profit too high?
Harbor Star Shipping Services' current Gross Profit is ₱689 Mil. Overall, Harbor Star Shipping Services has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harbor Star Shipping Services' Gross Profit compare to competitors?
Harbor Star Shipping Services' Gross Profit of ₱689 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 Harbor Star Shipping Services and its competitors. Harbor Star Shipping Services's current Gross Profit is ₱689 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harbor Star Shipping Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.61, compared to a current price of ₱1.14 — trading 86.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is ₱689 Mil. Harbor Star Shipping Services' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS), the current Gross Profit is ₱689 Mil 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 Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harbor Star Shipping Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱1.14 is trading 86.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.61.
GuruFocus considers Harbor Star Shipping Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:TUGS:
Gross Profit: ₱689 Mil
GF Value™: ₱0.61 vs. price of ₱1.14 (86.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:TUGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Harbor Star Shipping Services Business Description
Harbor Star Shipping Services Inc is an integrated maritime service provider. The service lines include harbor assistance, lighterage, towing, ship salvage, marine construction, repair, and maintenance works, wreck removal, firefighting, oil spill abatement and recovery, handling hazardous chemicals, ship and crew management, diving, and underwater marine works. Other marine services include oil and chemical spill response, diving and underwater work, and ship and crew management. The company operates in two segments: Harbor assistance and Renewable energy. It generates maximum revenue from the Harbor assistance segment.
58GF Score
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