Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median

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PHS:TUGS Harbor Star Shipping Services Inc PHS:TUGS
57 GF Score
Price ₱1.10
GF Value ₱0.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Harbor Star Shipping Services Profitability Rank?

Harbor Star Shipping Services PHS:TUGS +4.76% 57 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates PHS:TUGS with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Harbor Star Shipping Services has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Harbor Star Shipping Services's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.50%. As of today, Harbor Star Shipping Services's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


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Harbor Star Shipping Services Profitability Rank Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Harbor Star Shipping 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.


Harbor Star Shipping Services Profitability Rank vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Harbor Star Shipping Services's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Harbor Star Shipping Services's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Harbor Star Shipping 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.

Harbor Star Shipping Services has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Harbor Star Shipping Services's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=70.201 / 610.671
=11.50 %

* 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

Harbor Star Shipping 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.

Good Sign:

Harbor Star Shipping Services Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Harbor Star Shipping Services and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Harbor Star Shipping Services' Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is Harbor Star Shipping Services' Profitability Rank too high?
Harbor Star Shipping Services' current Profitability Rank of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Harbor Star Shipping Services has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harbor Star Shipping Services' Profitability Rank compare to competitors?
Harbor Star Shipping Services' Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, Harbor Star Shipping Services' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00 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 a Transportation company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Transportation 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 Harbor Star Shipping Services and its competitors. Harbor Star Shipping Services's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 ₱1.10 — trading 80.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Harbor Star Shipping Services' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 10 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 Harbor Star Shipping Services (PHS:TUGS), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 ₱1.10 is trading 80.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.61. GuruFocus considers Harbor Star Shipping Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:TUGS:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: ₱0.61 vs. price of ₱1.10 (80.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Address 2224 A. Bonifacio Street corner Pres. Sergio Osmena Highway, Bangkal, Makati, PHL, 1233
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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