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East West Freight CarriersNSE:EASTWEST +2.10%48 Net Margin % is 0.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates NSE:EASTWEST with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹4.35 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Transportation companies, East West Freight Carriers ranks worse than 84.08% on this metric.
East West Freight Carriers (NSE:EASTWEST) 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.
East West Freight Carriers Net Margin % Related Terms
East West Freight Carriers 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.
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, East West Freight Carriers'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.
East West Freight Carriers Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, East West Freight Carriers's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East West Freight Carriers'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.
East West Freight Carriers (NSE:EASTWEST) has a Net Margin % of 0.90% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on East West Freight Carriers and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 0.71. According to the industry distribution chart, East West Freight Carriers ranks #845 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is East West Freight Carriers' Net Margin % too high?
East West Freight Carriers' current Net Margin % of 0.90% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.71. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.71. East West Freight Carriers' value of 0.90% is 80.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East West Freight Carriers ranks #845 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, East West Freight Carriers has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East West Freight Carriers' Net Margin % compare to ?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, East West Freight Carriers ranks #845 out of 1005 companies for Net Margin %. This places East West Freight Carriers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.71. East West Freight Carriers' value of 0.90% is 80.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 4.71, East West Freight Carriers has consistently been below 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 4.71, based on 1,005 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. East West Freight Carriers's current Net Margin % of 0.90% is 80.9% below 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 East West Freight Carriers and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East West Freight Carriers's current Net Margin % is 0.90%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East West Freight Carriers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East West Freight Carriers (NSE:EASTWEST) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4.35, compared to a current price of ₹2.43 — trading 44.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.90%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 80.9% below the Transportation industry median of 4.71. East West Freight Carriers' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 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 East West Freight Carriers (NSE:EASTWEST), the current Net Margin % is 0.90% 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 East West Freight Carriers (NSE:EASTWEST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East West Freight Carriers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹2.43 is trading 44.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4.35.
GuruFocus considers East West Freight Carriers to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:EASTWEST:
Net Margin %: 0.90% (27% above median its 10-year median of 0.71)
GF Value™: ₹4.35 vs. price of ₹2.43 (44.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.9% below the Transportation median (#845 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:EASTWEST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
East West Freight Carriers Ltd is a company that operates in the transportation sector. The company is engaged in providing logistics solutions, including air and ocean freight forwarding operations and road transportation. Its only operating segment is Freight Forwarding activity.
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