Western Bulk Chartering ASWSSTF +33.33%55 Net Margin % is 1.38% as of Dec. 2025, which is 245% above its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates WSSTF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Transportation companies, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks worse than 77.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Bulk Chartering AS's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WSSTF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.57 Med: 0.4 Max: 5.45
Current: 0.52
WSSTF's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 77.98% of 1008
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.99
vs WSSTF: 0.52
Western Bulk Chartering AS (OTCPK:WSSTF) 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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS Net Margin % Related Terms
Western Bulk Chartering AS 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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Western Bulk Chartering AS'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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Western Bulk Chartering AS's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Bulk Chartering AS'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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF) has a Net Margin % of 1.38% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Western Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors. This is 245% above median its historical median of 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #786 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS's Net Margin % too high?
Western Bulk Chartering AS's current Net Margin % of 1.38% is 245% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.99. Western Bulk Chartering AS's value of 1.38% is 72.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #786 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Western Bulk Chartering AS has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Bulk Chartering AS's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #786 out of 1008 companies for Net Margin %. This places Western Bulk Chartering AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.99. Western Bulk Chartering AS's value of 1.38% is 72.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 4.99, Western Bulk Chartering AS 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 4.99, 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. Western Bulk Chartering AS's current Net Margin % of 1.38% is 72.3% 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Bulk Chartering AS's current Net Margin % is 1.38%, which is 245% above median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.62, compared to a current price of $2.20 — trading 35.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.38%, which is 245% above median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 72.3% below the Transportation industry median of 4.99. Western Bulk Chartering AS's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF), the current Net Margin % is 1.38% 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.20 is trading 35.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.62.
GuruFocus considers Western Bulk Chartering AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WSSTF:
Net Margin %: 1.38% (245% above median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: $1.62 vs. price of $2.20 (35.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.3% below the Transportation median (#786 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WSSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Bulk Chartering AS is a transporter of dry bulk commodities. Its commodities include coal, minerals, steel products, cement, agriculture or grains, ferrous ores, and fertilizers, among others. It operates in dry bulk vessels in the Panamax to Handysize segment. Geographic diversification is the Far East, Europe, India, North America, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. The majority of revenue is from the Far East.
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