Lien Hoe BhdXKLS:3573 27 Gross Margin % is 47.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 46.83. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3573 with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 790 Travel & Leisure companies, Lien Hoe Bhd ranks better than 64.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lien Hoe Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3573'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.95 Med: 46.83 Max: 58.29
Current: 53.91
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lien Hoe Bhd was 58.29%. The lowest was 13.95%. And the median was 46.83%.
XKLS:3573's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.3% of 790
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 44.09
vs XKLS:3573: 53.91
Lien Hoe Bhd had a gross margin of 47.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lien Hoe Bhd was 3.50% per year.
Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573) 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
Lien Hoe Bhd had a gross margin of 47.61% 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.
Lien Hoe Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lien Hoe Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lien Hoe 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:3573 vs MAR, HLT, H: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Lien Hoe 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.
Lien Hoe Bhd Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lien Hoe Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lien Hoe 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.
Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573) has a Gross Margin % of 47.61% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lien Hoe Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 46.83. Over the past decade, Lien Hoe Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.95 to 58.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Lien Hoe Bhd ranks #282 out of 790 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is Lien Hoe Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Lien Hoe Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 47.61% is near median its 10-year median of 46.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.95 to a high of 58.29. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 44.09. Lien Hoe Bhd's value of 47.61% is 8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lien Hoe Bhd ranks #282 out of 790 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lien Hoe Bhd has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lien Hoe Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Lien Hoe Bhd ranks #282 out of 790 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Lien Hoe Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 44.09. Lien Hoe Bhd's value of 47.61% is 8% above this benchmark. Historically, Lien Hoe Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.95 to 58.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.83 vs. the industry median of 44.09, Lien Hoe 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Gross Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 44.09, based on 790 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. Lien Hoe Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 47.61% is 8% 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 Lien Hoe Bhd and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 44.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lien Hoe Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 47.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 46.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lien Hoe Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.24, compared to a current price of RM0.14 — trading 43.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 46.83 and 8% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 44.09. Lien Hoe Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573), the current Gross Margin % is 47.61% 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 Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lien Hoe Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.14 is trading 43.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.24.
GuruFocus considers Lien Hoe Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3573:
Gross Margin %: 47.61% (near median its 10-year median of 46.83)
GF Value™: RM0.24 vs. price of RM0.14 (43.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8% above the Travel & Leisure median (#282 of 790)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3573 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lien Hoe Corp Bhd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in hotel service, property investment and leasing and property development business. The group operates in the business segments of Property which comprise of property investment and property development; Hotel comprising hotel operations; and Corporate which involves group-level corporate services and treasury functions. It principally operates in Malaysia and derives key revenue from the Hotel segment that consists of Hotel Armada, a 4-star business and tourist class hotel located in the heart of Petaling Jaya along the Federal Highway.
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