Perak Transit BhdXKLS:0186 +2.94%49 Gross Margin % is 55.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 79.97. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0186 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Transportation companies, Perak Transit Bhd ranks better than 91.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perak Transit Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0186'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.22 Med: 79.97 Max: 83.07
Current: 57.22
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Perak Transit Bhd was 83.07%. The lowest was 57.22%. And the median was 79.97%.
XKLS:0186's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.1% of 977
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs XKLS:0186: 57.22
Perak Transit Bhd had a gross margin of 55.49% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Perak Transit Bhd was -0.10% per year.
Perak Transit Bhd (XKLS:0186) 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
Perak Transit Bhd had a gross margin of 55.49% 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.
Perak Transit Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Perak Transit Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perak Transit 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:0186 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Perak Transit 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.
Perak Transit Bhd Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Perak Transit Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perak Transit 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.
Perak Transit Bhd (XKLS:0186) has a Gross Margin % of 55.49% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Perak Transit Bhd and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 79.97. Over the past decade, Perak Transit Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.22 to 83.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Perak Transit Bhd ranks #87 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Perak Transit Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Perak Transit Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 55.49% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 79.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.22 to a high of 83.07. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Perak Transit Bhd's value of 55.49% is 171.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perak Transit Bhd ranks #87 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Perak Transit Bhd has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perak Transit Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Perak Transit Bhd ranks #87 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Perak Transit Bhd in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Perak Transit Bhd's value of 55.49% is 171.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Perak Transit Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.22 to 83.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 79.97 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Perak Transit 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 20.42, based on 977 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. Perak Transit Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 55.49% is 171.7% 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 Perak Transit Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perak Transit Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 55.49%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 79.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perak Transit Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perak Transit Bhd (XKLS:0186) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.79, compared to a current price of RM0.18 — trading 77.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 55.49%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 79.97 and 171.7% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Perak Transit Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Perak Transit Bhd (XKLS:0186), the current Gross Margin % is 55.49% 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 Perak Transit Bhd (XKLS:0186) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perak Transit Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.18 is trading 77.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.79.
GuruFocus considers Perak Transit Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0186:
Gross Margin %: 55.49% (31% below median its 10-year median of 79.97)
GF Value™: RM0.79 vs. price of RM0.18 (77.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 171.7% above the Transportation median (#87 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0186 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perak Transit Bhd is principally involved in investment holding. The firm operates in four segments namely, IPTT operations engaged in the rental of A&P spaces, shops and kiosks, project facilitation and others such as profit sharing from terminal management, terminal management system, car park fee and taxi entrance fee in Terminal Meru Raya, Kampar Putra Sentral and Bidor Sentral as well as terminal management fee in Terminal Sentral Kuantan; Bus operations engaged in the operation of public stage buses; Petrol stations operations involved in sale of petrol and retail mart products; and Telecommunication tower construction operations engaged in provision of construction and engineering services for the building of telecommunication towers. It derives majority revenue from IPTT segment.
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