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Talam Transform BhdXKLS:2259 Gross Margin % is -18.16% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,645 Real Estate companies, Talam Transform Bhd ranks worse than 93.74% on this metric.
Talam Transform Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -33.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Talam Transform Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2259'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.19 Med: 23.34 Max: 43.9
Current: 1.82
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Talam Transform Bhd was 43.90%. The lowest was -7.19%. And the median was 23.34%.
XKLS:2259's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 93.74% of 1645
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.98
vs XKLS:2259: 1.82
Talam Transform Bhd had a gross margin of -18.16% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Talam Transform Bhd was -33.10% per year.
Talam Transform Bhd (XKLS:2259) 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
Talam Transform Bhd had a gross margin of -18.16% 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.
Talam Transform Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Talam Transform Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Talam Transform 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.
Talam Transform Bhd Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Talam Transform 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.
Talam Transform Bhd Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Talam Transform Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Talam Transform 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.
Talam Transform Bhd (XKLS:2259) has a Gross Margin % of -18.16% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Talam Transform Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Talam Transform Bhd ranks #1542 out of 1645 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 93.7%.
Is Talam Transform Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Talam Transform Bhd's current Gross Margin % is -18.16%. Based on the distribution chart, Talam Transform Bhd ranks #1542 out of 1645 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Talam Transform Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Talam Transform Bhd ranks #1542 out of 1645 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Talam Transform Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.98. 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. 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 Talam Transform 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. Talam Transform Bhd's current Gross Margin % is -18.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Talam Transform Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Talam Transform Bhd (XKLS:2259) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.04, compared to a current price of RM0.08 — trading 100% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -18.16%. 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 Talam Transform Bhd (XKLS:2259), the current Gross Margin % is -18.16% 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.
Talam Transform Bhd is an investment holding company that is engaged in property development and management services. It operates through the following segments: Property Development, Property Investment and Management, and Construction. The Property Development segment engages in investment holdings and the development of residential and commercial properties. The Property Investment and Management segment deals with the rental of properties and the provision of management fees. The Construction segment performs construction activities. It generates maximum revenue from the Property Development segment.
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