What is Harbor Star Shipping Services Net Margin %?
Harbor Star Shipping ServicesPHS:TUGS +2.44%56 Net Margin % is 4.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 173% above its 10-year median of 1.65. GuruFocus rates PHS:TUGS with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Transportation companies, Harbor Star Shipping Services ranks worse than 74.9% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Harbor Star Shipping Services's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:TUGS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.52 Med: 1.65 Max: 7.88
Current: 1.09
PHS:TUGS's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 74.9% of 1008
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.98
vs PHS:TUGS: 1.09
Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) 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.
Harbor Star Shipping Services Net Margin % Related Terms
Harbor Star Shipping Services 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.
Harbor Star Shipping Services Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Harbor Star Shipping Services'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.
Harbor Star Shipping Services Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Harbor Star Shipping Services's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harbor Star Shipping Services'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.
Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) has a Net Margin % of 4.50% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Harbor Star Shipping Services and its competitors. This is 173% above median its historical median of 1.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Harbor Star Shipping Services ranks #755 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 74.9%.
Is Harbor Star Shipping Services' Net Margin % too high?
Harbor Star Shipping Services' current Net Margin % of 4.50% is 173% above median its 10-year median of 1.65. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. Harbor Star Shipping Services' value of 4.50% is 9.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harbor Star Shipping Services ranks #755 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Harbor Star Shipping Services has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harbor Star Shipping Services' Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Harbor Star Shipping Services ranks #755 out of 1008 companies for Net Margin %. This places Harbor Star Shipping Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. Harbor Star Shipping Services' value of 4.50% is 9.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.65 vs. the industry median of 4.98, Harbor Star Shipping Services 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 4.98, 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. Harbor Star Shipping Services's current Net Margin % of 4.50% is 9.6% 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 Harbor Star Shipping Services 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. Harbor Star Shipping Services's current Net Margin % is 4.50%, which is 173% above median its own 10-year median of 1.65. 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 ₱0.84 — trading 37.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.50%, which is 173% above median its 10-year median of 1.65 and 9.6% below the Transportation industry median of 4.98. Harbor Star Shipping Services' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS), the current Net Margin % is 4.50% 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 ₱0.84 is trading 37.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.61.
GuruFocus considers Harbor Star Shipping Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:TUGS:
Net Margin %: 4.50% (173% above median its 10-year median of 1.65)
GF Value™: ₱0.61 vs. price of ₱0.84 (37.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.6% below the Transportation median (#755 of 1008)
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.
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