Mega First BhdXKLS:3069 +1.04%77 Gross Margin % is 40.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 39.79. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3069 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, Mega First Bhd ranks better than 74.44% on this metric.
Mega First Corp Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mega First Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3069'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.24 Med: 39.79 Max: 58.76
Current: 44.86
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Mega First Bhd was 58.76%. The lowest was 25.24%. And the median was 39.79%.
XKLS:3069's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 74.44% of 489
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 31.04
vs XKLS:3069: 44.86
Mega First Bhd had a gross margin of 40.24% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Mega First Bhd was -6.50% per year.
Mega First Bhd (XKLS:3069) 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
Mega First Bhd had a gross margin of 40.24% 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.
Mega First Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mega First Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mega First 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:3069 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Mega First 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.
Mega First Bhd Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Mega First Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mega First 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.
Mega First Bhd (XKLS:3069) has a Gross Margin % of 40.24% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mega First Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.79. Over the past decade, Mega First Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.24 to 58.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Mega First Bhd ranks #125 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is Mega First Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Mega First Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 40.24% is near median its 10-year median of 39.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.24 to a high of 58.76. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 31.04. Mega First Bhd's value of 40.24% is 29.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mega First Bhd ranks #125 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mega First Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mega First Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Mega First Bhd ranks #125 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Mega First Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.04. Mega First Bhd's value of 40.24% is 29.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Mega First Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.24 to 58.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.79 vs. the industry median of 31.04, Mega First 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 31.04, based on 489 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. Mega First Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 40.24% is 29.6% 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 Mega First Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mega First Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 40.24%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mega First Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mega First Bhd (XKLS:3069) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.18, compared to a current price of RM2.92 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.24%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.79 and 29.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 31.04. Mega First Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Mega First Bhd (XKLS:3069), the current Gross Margin % is 40.24% 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 Mega First Bhd (XKLS:3069) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mega First Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.92 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.18.
GuruFocus considers Mega First Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3069:
Gross Margin %: 40.24% (near median its 10-year median of 39.79)
GF Value™: RM3.18 vs. price of RM2.92 (8.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#125 of 489)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3069 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mega First Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. The group is organized into three main business segments as follows - Renewable Energy, Resources, Packaging, and Investment Renewable Holding and Others. The Renewable Energy segment builds, owns, and operates renewable power plants. The Resources segment is engaged in the quarrying of limestone, manufacturing and trading of lime products, and calcium carbonate powder. The Packaging segment is engaged in the Manufacturing and distribution of flexible packaging materials and products, paper bags, labels and stickers. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Renewable Energy segment. Geographically, the company derives majority of its revenue from the Lao PDR.
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