Securemetric BhdXKLS:0203 -5.00% Gross Margin % is 57.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 55.46. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,678 Software companies, Securemetric Bhd ranks better than 69.42% on this metric.
Securemetric Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Securemetric Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0203'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.45 Med: 55.46 Max: 61.5
Current: 58.97
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Securemetric Bhd was 61.50%. The lowest was 47.45%. And the median was 55.46%.
XKLS:0203's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 69.42% of 2678
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.455
vs XKLS:0203: 58.97
Securemetric Bhd had a gross margin of 57.86% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Securemetric Bhd was -1.80% per year.
Securemetric Bhd (XKLS:0203) 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
Securemetric Bhd had a gross margin of 57.86% 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.
Securemetric Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Securemetric Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Securemetric 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:0203 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Securemetric 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.
Securemetric Bhd Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Securemetric Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Securemetric 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.
Securemetric Bhd (XKLS:0203) has a Gross Margin % of 57.86% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Securemetric Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.46. Over the past decade, Securemetric Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.45 to 61.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Securemetric Bhd ranks #819 out of 2678 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Securemetric Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Securemetric Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 57.86% is near median its 10-year median of 55.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.45 to a high of 61.50. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.46. Securemetric Bhd's value of 57.86% is 43% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Securemetric Bhd ranks #819 out of 2678 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Securemetric Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Securemetric Bhd ranks #819 out of 2678 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Securemetric Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.46. Securemetric Bhd's value of 57.86% is 43% above this benchmark. Historically, Securemetric Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.45 to 61.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.46 vs. the industry median of 40.46, Securemetric 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 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. Securemetric Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 57.86% is 43% 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 Securemetric 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. Securemetric Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 57.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Securemetric Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Securemetric Bhd (XKLS:0203) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.16, compared to a current price of RM0.10 — trading 40.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 57.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.46 and 43% above the Software industry median of 40.46. 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 Securemetric Bhd (XKLS:0203), the current Gross Margin % is 57.86% 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.
Securemetric Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the provision of digital security solutions, trading of electronic identification products, and other related services. The group's business segments are Digital security solutions, Electronic identification products, Maintenance services, and Others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Digital security solutions segment, which provides solutions related to two-factor authentication (2FA), PKI solutions, software licensing, protection dongles, and the CENTAGATE software, which manages user authentication and supports multi-factor and multi-channel authentication and digital signing solutions (SigningCloud). Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from the Philippines.
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