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Parlo BhdXKLS:0022 +20.00% Gross Margin % is 15.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 11.87. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 793 Travel & Leisure companies, Parlo Bhd ranks worse than 91.8% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Parlo Bhd's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.46 Mil. Parlo Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM9.38 Mil. Therefore, Parlo Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.53%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Parlo Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0022'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.33 Med: 11.87 Max: 98.58
Current: 12.38
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Parlo Bhd was 98.58%. The lowest was 10.33%. And the median was 11.87%.
XKLS:0022's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 91.8% of 793
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 43.52
vs XKLS:0022: 12.38
Parlo Bhd had a gross margin of 15.53% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Parlo Bhd was 2.60% per year.
Parlo Bhd (XKLS:0022) 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
Parlo Bhd had a gross margin of 15.53% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Parlo Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Parlo Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Parlo Bhd'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.
XKLS:0022 vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, Parlo Bhd'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.
Parlo Bhd Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Parlo Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Parlo Bhd'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.
Parlo Bhd (XKLS:0022) has a Gross Margin % of 15.53% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Parlo Bhd and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 11.87. Over the past decade, Parlo Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.33 to 98.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Parlo Bhd ranks #728 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 91.8%.
Is Parlo Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Parlo Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 15.53% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 11.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.33 to a high of 98.58. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 43.52. Parlo Bhd's value of 15.53% is 64.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Parlo Bhd ranks #728 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Parlo Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Parlo Bhd ranks #728 out of 793 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Parlo Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 43.52. Parlo Bhd's value of 15.53% is 64.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Parlo Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.33 to 98.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.87 vs. the industry median of 43.52, Parlo Bhd 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Gross Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 43.52, based on 793 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. Parlo Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 15.53% is 64.3% 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 Parlo Bhd and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 43.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Parlo Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 15.53%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 11.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Parlo Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parlo Bhd (XKLS:0022) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.03, compared to a current price of RM0.03 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.53%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 11.87 and 64.3% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 43.52. 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 Parlo Bhd (XKLS:0022), the current Gross Margin % is 15.53% 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.
Parlo Bhd operates in the tourism industry in Malaysia. The company has three main reportable operating segments: Travel and Tours, Trading, and Investment Holding. The Travel and Tours segment provides travel services and ticketing agent services for airline companies, including leisure and corporate travel, meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions, and ancillary travel services. The Trading segment is involved in the distribution and trading of medical device consumables, household care products, gas, and cylinders. The Investment Holding segment is engaged in investment holding activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Travel and Tours segment.
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