Guocoland Malaysia BhdXKLS:1503 34 Gross Margin % is 14.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 30.30. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1503 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,646 Real Estate companies, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd ranks worse than 71.93% on this metric.
XKLS:1503's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 71.93% of 1646
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.96
vs XKLS:1503: 21.81
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd had a gross margin of 14.25% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Guocoland Malaysia Bhd was -7.10% per year.
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1503) 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
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd had a gross margin of 14.25% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Guocoland Malaysia 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.
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Guocoland Malaysia 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.
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guocoland Malaysia 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.
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1503) has a Gross Margin % of 14.25% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Guocoland Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 30.30. Over the past decade, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.81 to 42.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd ranks #1184 out of 1646 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 14.25% is 53% below median its 10-year median of 30.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.81 to a high of 42.87. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's value of 14.25% is 61.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd ranks #1184 out of 1646 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd ranks #1184 out of 1646 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Guocoland Malaysia Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's value of 14.25% is 61.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.81 to 42.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.30 vs. the industry median of 36.96, Guocoland Malaysia 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.96, based on 1,646 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. Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 14.25% is 61.4% 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 Guocoland Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 14.25%, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 30.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guocoland Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1503) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.88, compared to a current price of RM1.09 — trading 23.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.25%, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 30.30 and 61.4% below the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. Guocoland Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 13 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 Guocoland Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1503), the current Gross Margin % is 14.25% 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 Guocoland Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:1503) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guocoland Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.09 is trading 23.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.88.
GuruFocus considers Guocoland Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1503:
Gross Margin %: 14.25% (53% below median its 10-year median of 30.30)
GF Value™: RM0.88 vs. price of RM1.09 (23.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.4% below the Real Estate median (#1184 of 1646)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1503 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guocoland Malaysia Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the development of residential properties and commercial properties for sale. The company's business segments are Property development of residential properties and commercial properties for sale; Property investments in residential and commercial properties and investment in Real Estate Investment Trusts; Hotels management and operations; and Plantation operation of oil palm estates and sale of fresh fruit bunches. It generates maximum revenue from the Property development segment. It has operations only in Malaysia.
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