AYER Holdings BhdXKLS:2305 +2.08%81 Gross Margin % is 54.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 53.13. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2305 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM11.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,642 Real Estate companies, AYER Holdings Bhd ranks better than 69.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AYER Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2305'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.03 Med: 53.13 Max: 56.14
Current: 55.35
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of AYER Holdings Bhd was 56.14%. The lowest was 47.03%. And the median was 53.13%.
XKLS:2305's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 69.31% of 1642
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 37
vs XKLS:2305: 55.35
AYER Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 54.96% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AYER Holdings Bhd was 3.50% per year.
AYER Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2305) 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
AYER Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 54.96% 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.
AYER Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
AYER Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AYER Holdings 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.
AYER Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, AYER Holdings 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.
AYER Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, AYER Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AYER Holdings 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.
AYER Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2305) has a Gross Margin % of 54.96% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AYER Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.13. Over the past decade, AYER Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.03 to 56.14. According to the industry distribution chart, AYER Holdings Bhd ranks #504 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is AYER Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
AYER Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 54.96% is near median its 10-year median of 53.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.03 to a high of 56.14. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 37.00. AYER Holdings Bhd's value of 54.96% is 48.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AYER Holdings Bhd ranks #504 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AYER Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AYER Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, AYER Holdings Bhd ranks #504 out of 1642 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts AYER Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 37.00. AYER Holdings Bhd's value of 54.96% is 48.5% above this benchmark. Historically, AYER Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.03 to 56.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.13 vs. the industry median of 37.00, AYER Holdings 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 37.00, based on 1,642 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. AYER Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 54.96% is 48.5% 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 AYER Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 37.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AYER Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 54.96%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AYER Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYER Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2305) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM11.49, compared to a current price of RM7.35 — trading 36% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.96%, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.13 and 48.5% above the Real Estate industry median of 37.00. AYER Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign 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 AYER Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2305), the current Gross Margin % is 54.96% 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 AYER Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2305) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYER Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM7.35 is trading 36% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM11.49.
GuruFocus considers AYER Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2305:
Gross Margin %: 54.96% (near median its 10-year median of 53.13)
GF Value™: RM11.49 vs. price of RM7.35 (36% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.5% above the Real Estate median (#504 of 1642)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2305 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AYER Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. The principal activities of the company and its subsidiaries are categorized into two segments, namely Property Development, Plantation, and Others. Its Property development segment is engaged in developing residential and commercial properties. Its Plantation segment is involved in cultivating oil palm and durian. Other segments include investments, management services and others. The majority of revenue is earned from the Property development segment.
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