Straits Energy Resources BhdXKLS:0080 Gross Margin % is 99.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2241% above its 10-year median of 4.23. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 978 Transportation companies, Straits Energy Resources Bhd ranks better than 99.59% on this metric.
Straits Energy Resources Bhd (XKLS:0080) 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
Straits Energy Resources Bhd had a gross margin of 99.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Straits Energy Resources Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Straits Energy Resources Bhd 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.
XKLS:0080 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Straits Energy Resources 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.
Straits Energy Resources Bhd Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Straits Energy Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Straits Energy Resources 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.
Straits Energy Resources Bhd (XKLS:0080) has a Gross Margin % of 99.02% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Straits Energy Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is 2241% above median its historical median of 4.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Straits Energy Resources Bhd ranks #4 out of 978 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Straits Energy Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Straits Energy Resources Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 99.02% is 2241% above median its 10-year median of 4.23. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.50. Straits Energy Resources Bhd's value of 99.02% is 383% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Straits Energy Resources Bhd ranks #4 out of 978 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Straits Energy Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Straits Energy Resources Bhd ranks #4 out of 978 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Straits Energy Resources Bhd in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.50. Straits Energy Resources Bhd's value of 99.02% is 383% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.23 vs. the industry median of 20.50, Straits Energy Resources Bhd has consistently been above 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.50, based on 978 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. Straits Energy Resources Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 99.02% is 383% above 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 Straits Energy Resources Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Straits Energy Resources Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 99.02%, which is 2241% above median its own 10-year median of 4.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Straits Energy Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Straits Energy Resources Bhd (XKLS:0080) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.07, compared to a current price of RM0.03 — trading 57.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 99.02%, which is 2241% above median its 10-year median of 4.23 and 383% above the Transportation industry median of 20.50. 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 Straits Energy Resources Bhd (XKLS:0080), the current Gross Margin % is 99.02% 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.
Straits Energy Resources Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company engaged in oil trading and bunkering. Along with its subsidiaries, the entity is involved in the segments of Investment holding; Oil trading and bunkering services; STS operations; Telecommunication and networking; Inland transportation services; Port operation and facility management services; and Others. It derives prime revenue from the Oil trading, bunkering services, and freshwater service segment which involves the international supply of petroleum products and the provision of marine bunkering and related services to vessels. Its geographic operations are located in Malaysia and Singapore.
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