NCT Alliance BhdXKLS:0056 46 Gross Margin % is 27.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 29.28. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0056 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,678 Software companies, NCT Alliance Bhd ranks worse than 70.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for NCT Alliance Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0056'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.88 Med: 29.28 Max: 40.68
Current: 25.39
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of NCT Alliance Bhd was 40.68%. The lowest was 16.88%. And the median was 29.28%.
XKLS:0056's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 70.58% of 2678
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.455
vs XKLS:0056: 25.39
NCT Alliance Bhd had a gross margin of 27.63% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for NCT Alliance Bhd was 0.40% per year.
NCT Alliance Bhd (XKLS:0056) 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
NCT Alliance Bhd had a gross margin of 27.63% 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.
NCT Alliance Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
NCT Alliance Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NCT Alliance 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:0056 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, NCT Alliance 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.
NCT Alliance Bhd Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, NCT Alliance Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NCT Alliance 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.
NCT Alliance Bhd (XKLS:0056) has a Gross Margin % of 27.63% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on NCT Alliance Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.28. Over the past decade, NCT Alliance Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.88 to 40.68. According to the industry distribution chart, NCT Alliance Bhd ranks #1890 out of 2678 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is NCT Alliance Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
NCT Alliance Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 27.63% is near median its 10-year median of 29.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.88 to a high of 40.68. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.46. NCT Alliance Bhd's value of 27.63% is 31.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NCT Alliance Bhd ranks #1890 out of 2678 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NCT Alliance Bhd has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NCT Alliance Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, NCT Alliance Bhd ranks #1890 out of 2678 companies for Gross Margin %. This places NCT Alliance Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.46. NCT Alliance Bhd's value of 27.63% is 31.7% below this benchmark. Historically, NCT Alliance Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.88 to 40.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.28 vs. the industry median of 40.46, NCT Alliance 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.46, based on 2,678 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. NCT Alliance Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 27.63% is 31.7% 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 NCT Alliance Bhd and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NCT Alliance Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 27.63%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NCT Alliance Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NCT Alliance Bhd (XKLS:0056) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.39, compared to a current price of RM0.59 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.63%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.28 and 31.7% below the Software industry median of 40.46. NCT Alliance Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 10 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 NCT Alliance Bhd (XKLS:0056), the current Gross Margin % is 27.63% 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 NCT Alliance Bhd (XKLS:0056) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NCT Alliance Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.59 is trading 50% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.39.
GuruFocus considers NCT Alliance Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0056:
Gross Margin %: 27.63% (near median its 10-year median of 29.28)
GF Value™: RM0.39 vs. price of RM0.59 (50% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.7% below the Software median (#1890 of 2678)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0056 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NCT Alliance Bhd, formerly Grand-Flo Bhd is an investment holding company, engaged in the provision of Property development and investment holding. The business activity of the firm is operated through two operating segments namely, Investment holding- Investment holding and project management activities and Property development- Property development activities and sales of completed units. Geographically, the company operates in single segment that is Malaysia.
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