Eastern & Oriental BhdXKLS:3417 -0.71%82 Gross Margin % is 43.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 42.93. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3417 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,646 Real Estate companies, Eastern & Oriental Bhd ranks better than 59.78% on this metric.
XKLS:3417's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 59.78% of 1646
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.96
vs XKLS:3417: 45.79
Eastern & Oriental Bhd had a gross margin of 43.81% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Eastern & Oriental Bhd was -1.00% per year.
Eastern & Oriental Bhd (XKLS:3417) 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
Eastern & Oriental Bhd had a gross margin of 43.81% 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.
Eastern & Oriental Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Eastern & Oriental Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eastern & Oriental 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.
Eastern & Oriental Bhd Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Eastern & Oriental 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.
Eastern & Oriental Bhd Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Eastern & Oriental Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastern & Oriental 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.
Eastern & Oriental Bhd (XKLS:3417) has a Gross Margin % of 43.81% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Eastern & Oriental Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.93. Over the past decade, Eastern & Oriental Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.92 to 56.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastern & Oriental Bhd ranks #662 out of 1646 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is Eastern & Oriental Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Eastern & Oriental Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 43.81% is near median its 10-year median of 42.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.92 to a high of 56.10. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's value of 43.81% is 18.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastern & Oriental Bhd ranks #662 out of 1646 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eastern & Oriental Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern & Oriental Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Eastern & Oriental Bhd ranks #662 out of 1646 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Eastern & Oriental Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's value of 43.81% is 18.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Eastern & Oriental Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.92 to 56.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.93 vs. the industry median of 36.96, Eastern & Oriental 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 36.96, 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. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 43.81% is 18.5% 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 Eastern & Oriental 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. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 43.81%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern & Oriental Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern & Oriental Bhd (XKLS:3417) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.12, compared to a current price of RM0.70 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.81%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.93 and 18.5% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. Eastern & Oriental Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Eastern & Oriental Bhd (XKLS:3417), the current Gross Margin % is 43.81% 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 Eastern & Oriental Bhd (XKLS:3417) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern & Oriental Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.70 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.12.
GuruFocus considers Eastern & Oriental Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3417:
Gross Margin %: 43.81% (near median its 10-year median of 42.93)
GF Value™: RM1.12 vs. price of RM0.70 (37.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.5% above the Real Estate median (#662 of 1646)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3417 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eastern & Oriental Bhd is a property developer based in Malaysia. Its property development portfolio is spread across Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Johor's Iskandar Malaysia, and overseas in central London. The Group's hospitality division provides a complementary lifestyle component that supports the core property development business, including the heritage Eastern & Oriental Hotel and Lone Pine Hotel in Penang, as well as the contemporary E&O Residences Kuala Lumpur in the capital's vibrant city center. It has three segments Properties, Hospitality and Investments and others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Properties segment. Geographically the company derives revenue from Malaysia and the United Kingdom.
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