MAA Group BhdXKLS:1198 19 Gross Margin % is 48.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 50.37. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1198 with a GF Score™ of 19/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 61 Insurance companies, MAA Group Bhd ranks better than 63.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for MAA Group Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1198'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 50.28 Med: 50.37 Max: 55.74
Current: 52.67
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of MAA Group Bhd was 55.74%. The lowest was 50.28%. And the median was 50.37%.
XKLS:1198's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 63.93% of 61
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 42.38
vs XKLS:1198: 52.67
MAA Group Bhd had a gross margin of 48.68% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for MAA Group Bhd was 0.00% per year.
MAA Group Bhd (XKLS:1198) 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
MAA Group Bhd had a gross margin of 48.68% 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.
MAA Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
MAA Group Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MAA Group 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:1198 vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, MAA 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.
MAA Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, MAA Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MAA 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.
MAA Group Bhd (XKLS:1198) has a Gross Margin % of 48.68% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MAA Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 50.37. Over the past decade, MAA Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.28 to 55.74. According to the industry distribution chart, MAA Group Bhd ranks #22 out of 61 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is MAA Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
MAA Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 48.68% is near median its 10-year median of 50.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.28 to a high of 55.74. The Insurance industry median Gross Margin % is 42.38. MAA Group Bhd's value of 48.68% is 14.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MAA Group Bhd ranks #22 out of 61 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MAA Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 19/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAA Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, MAA Group Bhd ranks #22 out of 61 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts MAA Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.38. MAA Group Bhd's value of 48.68% is 14.9% above this benchmark. Historically, MAA Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.28 to 55.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.37 vs. the industry median of 42.38, MAA 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 an Insurance company?
The median Gross Margin % among Insurance companies is 42.38, based on 61 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. MAA Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 48.68% is 14.9% 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 MAA Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MAA Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 48.68%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 50.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAA Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAA Group Bhd (XKLS:1198) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.23, compared to a current price of RM0.15 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.68%, which is near median its 10-year median of 50.37 and 14.9% above the Insurance industry median of 42.38. MAA Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 3 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 MAA Group Bhd (XKLS:1198), the current Gross Margin % is 48.68% 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 MAA Group Bhd (XKLS:1198) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAA Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.15 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.23.
GuruFocus considers MAA Group Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1198:
Gross Margin %: 48.68% (near median its 10-year median of 50.37)
GF Value™: RM0.23 vs. price of RM0.15 (34.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.9% above the Insurance median (#22 of 61)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1198 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MAA Group Bhd is an investment holding company. The company along with its subsidiaries operates in given segments Investment holdings segment is engaged in investment holdings. General Insurance involves the underwriting of all classes of general insurance business. Education Services segment provides private tuition to students, tertiary education for certificates, diplomas, professional and post-graduate degrees; Credit Services involves provision of money lending, debt factoring and other credit activities and Hospitality Services involves provision of hospitality services, Cinema Services food and beverage, retailer of Cigars, and other services including logistics, renovation, facilities management service. It generates maximum revenue from the General insurance segment.
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