Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd (XKLS:0286) 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
Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd had a gross margin of 42.66% 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.
Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Evergreen Max Cash Capital 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.
Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd Gross Margin % Chart
XKLS:0286 vs V, MA, AXP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Evergreen Max Cash Capital 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.
Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd Gross Margin % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Evergreen Max Cash Capital 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.
Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd (XKLS:0286) has a Gross Margin % of 42.66% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 34.89. Over the past decade, Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.30 to 42.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd ranks #250 out of 385 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 42.66% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 34.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.30 to a high of 42.84. The Credit Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.81. Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd's value of 42.66% is 17.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd ranks #250 out of 385 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd ranks #250 out of 385 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.81. Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd's value of 42.66% is 17.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.30 to 42.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.89 vs. the industry median of 51.81, Evergreen Max Cash Capital 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 Credit Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Credit Services companies is 51.81, based on 385 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. Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 42.66% is 17.7% 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 Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 42.66%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 34.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd (XKLS:0286) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.76, compared to a current price of RM0.34 — trading 55.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.66%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 34.89 and 17.7% below the Credit Services industry median of 51.81. Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 8 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 Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd (XKLS:0286), the current Gross Margin % is 42.66% 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 Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd (XKLS:0286) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.34 is trading 55.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.76.
GuruFocus considers Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0286:
Gross Margin %: 42.66% (22% above median its 10-year median of 34.89)
GF Value™: RM0.76 vs. price of RM0.34 (55.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.7% below the Credit Services median (#250 of 385)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0286 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd Business Description
Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd is principally engaged in the business of investment holding and the provision of management services. The company has four operating segment Pawnbroking services; Tawarruq products; Retail and trading of jewellery, gold and luxury products; and others. The company generates majority of revenue from Retail and trading of jewellery, gold and luxury products which includes Retail sale of new and pre-owned jewellery, gold and luxury products; Sale of scrap gold acquired from unredeemed and bid pledges, and pre-owned jewellery and gold from walk-in individuals. The Group's operations are carried out entirely in Malaysia.
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