Kingston WharvesXJAM:KW -2.43%100 Net Margin % is 17.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 27.88. GuruFocus rates XJAM:KW with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD38.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Transportation companies, Kingston Wharves ranks better than 88.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kingston Wharves's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:KW'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.91 Med: 27.88 Max: 36.84
Current: 24.8
XJAM:KW's Net Margin % is ranked better than 88.49% of 1008
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.98
vs XJAM:KW: 24.80
Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) 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.
Kingston Wharves Net Margin % Related Terms
Kingston Wharves Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kingston Wharves's Net Margin % can be seen below:
* 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.
Kingston Wharves Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kingston Wharves'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.
Kingston Wharves Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kingston Wharves's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kingston Wharves'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.
Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) has a Net Margin % of 17.77% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kingston Wharves and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 27.88. Over the past decade, Kingston Wharves' Net Margin % has ranged from 23.91 to 36.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #116 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Kingston Wharves' Net Margin % too high?
Kingston Wharves' current Net Margin % of 17.77% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 27.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.91 to a high of 36.84. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. Kingston Wharves' value of 17.77% is 256.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #116 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kingston Wharves has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingston Wharves' Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #116 out of 1008 companies for Net Margin %. This places Kingston Wharves in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. Kingston Wharves' value of 17.77% is 256.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kingston Wharves' own Net Margin % has ranged from 23.91 to 36.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.88 vs. the industry median of 4.98, Kingston Wharves 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. Kingston Wharves's current Net Margin % of 17.77% is 256.8% 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 Kingston Wharves 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. Kingston Wharves's current Net Margin % is 17.77%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 27.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingston Wharves stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD38.50, compared to a current price of JMD34.99 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 17.77%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 27.88 and 256.8% above the Transportation industry median of 4.98. Kingston Wharves' overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 4 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 Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW), the current Net Margin % is 17.77% 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 Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Wharves stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JMD34.99 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD38.50.
GuruFocus considers Kingston Wharves to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:KW:
Net Margin %: 17.77% (36% below median its 10-year median of 27.88)
GF Value™: JMD38.50 vs. price of JMD34.99 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 256.8% above the Transportation median (#116 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:KW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kingston Wharves Ltd is engaged in the operation of public wharves, logistics services, security services, warehousing, and the rental of and repairs to cold storage facilities. It operates in two segments: Terminal operations and Logistics services. The Terminal operations segment, which generates the majority of revenue, engages in the operation of public wharves and the stevedoring of vessels. Its Logistics Services segment offers warehousing and logistics facilities, security services, rental of and repairs to cold storage facilities, and property rental.
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