UOB-Kay Hian HoldingsFRA:4LJ 56 Gross Margin % is 40.40% as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 49.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:4LJ with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 620 Capital Markets companies, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings ranks worse than 53.87% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
UOB-Kay Hian Holdings had a gross margin of 40.40% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for UOB-Kay Hian Holdings's Gross 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.
FRA:4LJ vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UOB-Kay Hian Holdings's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
UOB-Kay Hian Holdings (FRA:4LJ) has a Gross Margin % of 40.40% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on UOB-Kay Hian Holdings and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 49.71. Over the past decade, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.92 to 52.54. According to the industry distribution chart, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings ranks #334 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 53.9%.
Is UOB-Kay Hian Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
UOB-Kay Hian Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 40.40% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 49.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.92 to a high of 52.54. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 49.63. UOB-Kay Hian Holdings' value of 40.40% is 18.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings ranks #334 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UOB-Kay Hian Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings ranks #334 out of 620 companies for Gross Margin %. This places UOB-Kay Hian Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.63. UOB-Kay Hian Holdings' value of 40.40% is 18.6% below this benchmark. Historically, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.92 to 52.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.71 vs. the industry median of 49.63, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings 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 Gross Margin % for a Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 49.63, based on 620 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. UOB-Kay Hian Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 40.40% is 18.6% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on UOB-Kay Hian Holdings and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UOB-Kay Hian Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 40.40%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 49.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UOB-Kay Hian Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings (FRA:4LJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.34, compared to a current price of €2.42 — trading 80.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.40%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 49.71 and 18.6% below the Capital Markets industry median of 49.63. UOB-Kay Hian Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UOB-Kay Hian Holdings (FRA:4LJ), the current Gross Margin % is 40.40% 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 UOB-Kay Hian Holdings (FRA:4LJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UOB-Kay Hian Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.42 is trading 80.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.34.
GuruFocus considers UOB-Kay Hian Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4LJ:
Gross Margin %: 40.40% (19% below median its 10-year median of 49.71)
GF Value™: €1.34 vs. price of €2.42 (80.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.6% below the Capital Markets median (#334 of 620)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4LJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Ltd is a regional financial services group engaged in providing securities and futures broking and related services. The Group offers a wide multiple products, including bonds, contracts for difference, equities, exchange traded funds, futures and options, as well as other investment instruments, alongside wealth management services. It also provides corporate finance and advisory services such as IPO execution, secondary placements, fund raising, investor education, corporate access, and business partnerships, leveraging its distribution network and corporate relationships. The Group operates across multiple geographical segments, with Singapore generating the majority of revenue, followed by Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, and other countries.
56GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FRA:4LJ
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:4LJ has been successfully added to your 
