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Samudera Shipping LineSGX:S56 58 Net Margin % is 10.90% as of Dec. 2025, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 7.70. GuruFocus rates SGX:S56 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Transportation companies, Samudera Shipping Line ranks better than 74.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Samudera Shipping Line's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:S56'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.08 Med: 7.7 Max: 32.51
Current: 12.66
SGX:S56's Net Margin % is ranked better than 74.43% of 1005
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.9
vs SGX:S56: 12.66
Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56) 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.
Samudera Shipping Line Net Margin % Related Terms
Samudera Shipping Line 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.
Samudera Shipping Line Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Samudera Shipping Line'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.
Samudera Shipping Line Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Samudera Shipping Line's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samudera Shipping Line'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.
Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56) has a Net Margin % of 10.90% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Samudera Shipping Line and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 7.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Samudera Shipping Line ranks #257 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is Samudera Shipping Line's Net Margin % too high?
Samudera Shipping Line's current Net Margin % of 10.90% is 42% above median its 10-year median of 7.70. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.90. Samudera Shipping Line's value of 10.90% is 122.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samudera Shipping Line ranks #257 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Samudera Shipping Line has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samudera Shipping Line's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Samudera Shipping Line ranks #257 out of 1005 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Samudera Shipping Line in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.90. Samudera Shipping Line's value of 10.90% is 122.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.70 vs. the industry median of 4.90, Samudera Shipping Line 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 4.90, 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. Samudera Shipping Line's current Net Margin % of 10.90% is 122.4% 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 Samudera Shipping Line and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samudera Shipping Line's current Net Margin % is 10.90%, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 7.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samudera Shipping Line stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.82, compared to a current price of S$0.97 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.90%, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 7.70 and 122.4% above the Transportation industry median of 4.90. Samudera Shipping Line's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56), the current Net Margin % is 10.90% 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 Samudera Shipping Line (SGX:S56) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samudera Shipping Line stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.97 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.82.
GuruFocus considers Samudera Shipping Line to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:S56:
Net Margin %: 10.90% (42% above median its 10-year median of 7.70)
GF Value™: S$0.82 vs. price of S$0.97 (17.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 122.4% above the Transportation median (#257 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:S56 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samudera Shipping Line Ltd is a cargo transportation company that is engaged in owning and operating ocean-going ships and the provision of containerized feeder shipping services. Its segments include Container Shipping, Bulk and Tanker, and Logistics. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Container Shipping segment, which provides feeder services for the transportation of containerized cargo between Singapore as a hub port and other outgoing spoke ports in Asia, as well as inter-region and intra-region container shipping services to end users. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from South East Asia (excluding Indonesia), followed by Indonesia, Middle East, and Indian subcontinent, Far East, and other regions.
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