MPC Container Ships ASAMPZZF -1.57%66 Net Margin % is 34.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 44.28. GuruFocus rates MPZZF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Transportation companies, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks better than 97.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for MPC Container Ships ASA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MPZZF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.29 Med: 44.28 Max: 65.04
Current: 42.91
MPZZF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 97.12% of 1008
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.98
vs MPZZF: 42.91
MPC Container Ships ASA (OTCPK:MPZZF) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
MPC Container Ships ASA Net Margin % Related Terms
MPC Container Ships ASA Net Margin % 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.
MPC Container Ships ASA Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, MPC Container Ships ASA's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
MPC Container Ships ASA Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, MPC Container Ships ASA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MPC Container Ships ASA's Net 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.
MPC Container Ships ASA (MPZZF) has a Net Margin % of 34.30% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on MPC Container Ships ASA and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 44.28. According to the industry distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #29 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is MPC Container Ships ASA's Net Margin % too high?
MPC Container Ships ASA's current Net Margin % of 34.30% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 44.28. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. MPC Container Ships ASA's value of 34.30% is 588.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #29 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MPC Container Ships ASA has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MPC Container Ships ASA's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #29 out of 1008 companies for Net Margin %. This places MPC Container Ships ASA in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. MPC Container Ships ASA's value of 34.30% is 588.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 44.28 vs. the industry median of 4.98, MPC Container Ships ASA 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 Net Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.98, based on 1,008 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MPC Container Ships ASA's current Net Margin % of 34.30% is 588.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on MPC Container Ships ASA and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MPC Container Ships ASA's current Net Margin % is 34.30%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 44.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MPC Container Ships ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPC Container Ships ASA (MPZZF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.41, compared to a current price of $2.50 — trading 77.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 34.30%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 44.28 and 588.8% above the Transportation industry median of 4.98. MPC Container Ships ASA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MPC Container Ships ASA (MPZZF), the current Net Margin % is 34.30% 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 MPC Container Ships ASA (MPZZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPC Container Ships ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.50 is trading 77.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.41.
GuruFocus considers MPC Container Ships ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MPZZF:
Net Margin %: 34.30% (23% below median its 10-year median of 44.28)
GF Value™: $1.41 vs. price of $2.50 (77.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 588.8% above the Transportation median (#29 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MPZZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MPC Container Ships ASA is a Norway based company that engages in the investment in and operation of shipping assets. The group's principal business activity is to invest in and operate maritime assets in the container shipping segment. It owns and operates container shops and feeder vessels that are chartered out to liner shipping companies and regional carriers. The group has one reporting segment, i.e., the container shipping segment.
66GF Score
Get the complete analysis for MPZZF
Net Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
MPZZF has been successfully added to your 
