Mercury Securities Group BhdXKLS:0285 33 Gross Margin % is 55.07% as of Apr. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 54.16. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0285 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 618 Capital Markets companies, Mercury Securities Group Bhd ranks better than 60.03% on this metric.
Mercury Securities Group Bhd (XKLS:0285) 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
Mercury Securities Group Bhd had a gross margin of 55.07% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
Mercury Securities Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mercury Securities Group 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:0285 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Mercury Securities Group 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.
Mercury Securities Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercury Securities Group 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.
Mercury Securities Group Bhd (XKLS:0285) has a Gross Margin % of 55.07% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mercury Securities Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 54.16. Over the past decade, Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.88 to 65.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercury Securities Group Bhd ranks #247 out of 618 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Mercury Securities Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 55.07% is near median its 10-year median of 54.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.88 to a high of 65.19. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 49.87. Mercury Securities Group Bhd's value of 55.07% is 10.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercury Securities Group Bhd ranks #247 out of 618 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mercury Securities Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Mercury Securities Group Bhd ranks #247 out of 618 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Mercury Securities Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.87. Mercury Securities Group Bhd's value of 55.07% is 10.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Mercury Securities Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.88 to 65.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.16 vs. the industry median of 49.87, Mercury Securities Group 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 49.87, based on 618 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. Mercury Securities Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 55.07% is 10.4% 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 Mercury Securities Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercury Securities Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 55.07%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 54.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercury Securities Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury Securities Group Bhd (XKLS:0285) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.35, compared to a current price of RM0.26 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 55.07%, which is near median its 10-year median of 54.16 and 10.4% above the Capital Markets industry median of 49.87. Mercury Securities Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 4 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 Mercury Securities Group Bhd (XKLS:0285), the current Gross Margin % is 55.07% as of Apr. 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 Mercury Securities Group Bhd (XKLS:0285) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury Securities Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.26 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.35.
GuruFocus considers Mercury Securities Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0285:
Gross Margin %: 55.07% (near median its 10-year median of 54.16)
GF Value™: RM0.35 vs. price of RM0.26 (25.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.4% above the Capital Markets median (#247 of 618)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0285 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mercury Securities Group Bhd is an investment holding company dealing in securities, advising on corporate finance and investment advice. Its services include Stockbroking, Share Margin, Discretionary Financing, Proprietary Trading, Nominees and Custodian Services, Corporate Finance Advisory Services, Sale of Internationally Minted Gold and Silver Bullion Products, and Fund Management activities. Its segments include Stockbroking and Corporate finance. Stockbroking segment that derives the majority of the revenue engages in execution of trades of securities listed on Bursa Securities and foreign stock exchanges mainly in Singapore, Hong Kong and the United States of America; margin financing facility services, nominees and custodian and related services; and commodities trading business.
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