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Symphony Life BhdXKLS:1538 -5.13%28 Gross Margin % is 87.28% as of Sep. 2025, which is 246% above its 10-year median of 25.23. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1538 with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,645 Real Estate companies, Symphony Life Bhd ranks better than 92.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Symphony Life Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1538'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.27 Med: 25.23 Max: 87.81
Current: 87.81
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Symphony Life Bhd was 87.81%. The lowest was 17.27%. And the median was 25.23%.
XKLS:1538's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 92.89% of 1645
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.98
vs XKLS:1538: 87.81
Symphony Life Bhd had a gross margin of 87.28% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Symphony Life Bhd was 19.90% per year.
Symphony Life Bhd (XKLS:1538) 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
Symphony Life Bhd had a gross margin of 87.28% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => 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.
Symphony Life Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Symphony Life Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Symphony Life 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.
Symphony Life Bhd Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Symphony Life 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.
Symphony Life Bhd Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Symphony Life Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Symphony Life 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.
Symphony Life Bhd (XKLS:1538) has a Gross Margin % of 87.28% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Symphony Life Bhd and its competitors. This is 246% above median its historical median of 25.23. Over the past decade, Symphony Life Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.27 to 87.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Symphony Life Bhd ranks #117 out of 1645 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Symphony Life Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Symphony Life Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 87.28% is 246% above median its 10-year median of 25.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.27 to a high of 87.81. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.98. Symphony Life Bhd's value of 87.28% is 136% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symphony Life Bhd ranks #117 out of 1645 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Symphony Life Bhd has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symphony Life Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Symphony Life Bhd ranks #117 out of 1645 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Symphony Life Bhd in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.98. Symphony Life Bhd's value of 87.28% is 136% above this benchmark. Historically, Symphony Life Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.27 to 87.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.23 vs. the industry median of 36.98, Symphony Life 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.98, based on 1,645 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. Symphony Life Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 87.28% is 136% 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 Symphony Life Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symphony Life Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 87.28%, which is 246% above median its own 10-year median of 25.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symphony Life Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symphony Life Bhd (XKLS:1538) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.09, compared to a current price of RM0.19 — trading 105.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 87.28%, which is 246% above median its 10-year median of 25.23 and 136% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.98. Symphony Life Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 Symphony Life Bhd (XKLS:1538), the current Gross Margin % is 87.28% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Symphony Life Bhd (XKLS:1538) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symphony Life Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.19 is trading 105.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.09.
GuruFocus considers Symphony Life Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1538:
Gross Margin %: 87.28% (246% above median its 10-year median of 25.23)
GF Value™: RM0.09 vs. price of RM0.19 (105.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 136% above the Real Estate median (#117 of 1645)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1538 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Symphony Life Bhd is a property developer in Malaysia. The company's core business activities are categorized into four key segments, the Property development segment comprises property development, property management, and maintenance and property marketing consultancy; the Property investment segment is involved in the property investment and property management and maintenance; the Construction segment comprises incorporating construction works, and Other operations comprise other investments and investment holdings. The company predominantly carries out its operations in Malaysia.
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