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The Securities House KSCKUW:SECH -0.96% Gross Margin % is 35.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 145% above its 10-year median of 14.52. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 550 Asset Management companies, The Securities House KSC ranks worse than 66.55% on this metric.
The Securities House KSC (KUW:SECH) Gross Margin % Explanation
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
The Securities House KSC had a gross margin of 35.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
The Securities House KSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
The Securities House KSC Gross 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.
KUW:SECH vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, The Securities House KSC'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.
The Securities House KSC Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The Securities House KSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Securities House KSC'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.
The Securities House KSC (KUW:SECH) has a Gross Margin % of 35.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on The Securities House KSC and its competitors. This is 145% above median its historical median of 14.52. According to the industry distribution chart, The Securities House KSC ranks #366 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is The Securities House KSC's Gross Margin % too high?
The Securities House KSC's current Gross Margin % of 35.55% is 145% above median its 10-year median of 14.52. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.13. The Securities House KSC's value of 35.55% is 37.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Securities House KSC ranks #366 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does The Securities House KSC's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Securities House KSC ranks #366 out of 550 companies for Gross Margin %. This places The Securities House KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.13. The Securities House KSC's value of 35.55% is 37.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.52 vs. the industry median of 57.13, The Securities House KSC 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 57.13, based on 550 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. The Securities House KSC's current Gross Margin % of 35.55% is 37.8% 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 The Securities House KSC and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Securities House KSC's current Gross Margin % is 35.55%, which is 145% above median its own 10-year median of 14.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Securities House KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Securities House KSC (KUW:SECH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.12, compared to a current price of KWD0.08 — trading 31.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.55%, which is 145% above median its 10-year median of 14.52 and 37.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 57.13. 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 The Securities House KSC (KUW:SECH), the current Gross Margin % is 35.55% 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.
The Securities House KSC is an investment company. The services of the company include dealing and brokerage in securities, Equity portfolio management, Private equity investments, International real estate development investments, International yeilding real estate investments, and others. The segments of the company include Proprietary investment management; Asset management, advisory, and brokerage services; and commercial activities.
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