Gulf Marine Services (CHIX:GMSL) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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CHIX:GMSL Gulf Marine Services PLC CHIX:GMSL
53 GF Score
Price £0.19
GF Value £0.17
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Gulf Marine Services Profitability Rank?

Gulf Marine Services CHIX:GMSL +0.21% 53 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:GMSL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Gulf Marine Services has the Profitability Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Gulf Marine Services's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 26.02%. As of today, Gulf Marine Services's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Gulf Marine Services Profitability Rank Related Terms


CHIX:GMSL vs SLB, BKR, FTI: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Gulf Marine Services's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Gulf Marine Services Profitability Rank vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Gulf Marine Services's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Marine Services's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Gulf Marine Services Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Gulf Marine Services has the Profitability Rank of 5.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Gulf Marine Services's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=19.642 / 75.486
=26.02 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Gulf Marine Services has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 5 mean?
Gulf Marine Services (CHIX:GMSL) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Gulf Marine Services and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Gulf Marine Services' Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 6.00.
Is Gulf Marine Services' Profitability Rank too high?
Gulf Marine Services' current Profitability Rank of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Gulf Marine Services has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Marine Services' Profitability Rank compare to SLB and BKR?
Gulf Marine Services' Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Gulf Marine Services' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Gulf Marine Services and its competitors. Gulf Marine Services's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Marine Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Marine Services (CHIX:GMSL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.17, compared to a current price of £0.19 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Gulf Marine Services' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gulf Marine Services (CHIX:GMSL), the current Profitability Rank is 5 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 Gulf Marine Services (CHIX:GMSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Marine Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.19 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.17. GuruFocus considers Gulf Marine Services to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:GMSL:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: £0.17 vs. price of £0.19 (13.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:GMSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gulf Marine Services Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges GMS:UKG0M:Germany
Address P.O. Box 46046, Abu Dhabi, ARE
Gulf Marine Services PLC is a United Kingdom-based operator of self-propelled and self-elevating support vessels (SESVs). Its assets provide a stable platform for the delivery of a range of services performed by the company's clients throughout the total lifecycle of offshore oil, gas, and renewable energy activities. Its operating business segments include Six K-Class vessels, which include the Kamikaze, Kikuyu, Kawawa, Kudeta, Keloa, and Pepper vessels; Three S-Class vessels, which include the Shamal, Scirocco, and Sharqi vessels; Five E-Class vessels, which include the Endeavour, Endurance, Enterprise, and Evolution vessels; and the Other vessels segment.
53GF Score

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