OSK Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5053) Gross Margin %: 35.14% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:5053 OSK Holdings Bhd XKLS:5053
75 GF Score
Price RM1.95
GF Value RM1.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is OSK Holdings Bhd Gross Margin %?

OSK Holdings Bhd XKLS:5053 -1.02% 75 Gross Margin % is 35.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 32.10. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5053 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Real Estate companies, OSK Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 54.62% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. OSK Holdings Bhd's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM153 Mil. OSK Holdings Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM435 Mil. Therefore, OSK Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.14%.

Warning Sign:

OSK Holdings Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2%.


The historical rank and industry rank for OSK Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5053' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.97   Med: 32.1   Max: 37.47
Current: 33.29


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of OSK Holdings Bhd was 37.47%. The lowest was 25.97%. And the median was 32.10%.

XKLS:5053's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
54.62% of 1644 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.94 vs XKLS:5053: 33.29

OSK Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 35.14% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for OSK Holdings Bhd was -2.00% per year.


OSK Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5053) 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

OSK Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 35.14% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins


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.


OSK Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms


OSK Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OSK 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.

OSK Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Chart

OSK Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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OSK Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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OSK Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, OSK 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.


OSK Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, OSK Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where OSK Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % falls into.


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OSK Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

OSK Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=609.3 / 1855.84
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1855.84 - 1246.534) / 1855.84
=32.83 %

OSK Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=152.7 / 434.658
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(434.658 - 281.921) / 434.658
=35.14 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 35.14% mean?
OSK Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5053) has a Gross Margin % of 35.14% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on OSK Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.10. Over the past decade, OSK Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.97 to 37.47. According to the industry distribution chart, OSK Holdings Bhd ranks #898 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is OSK Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
OSK Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 35.14% is near median its 10-year median of 32.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.97 to a high of 37.47. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.94. OSK Holdings Bhd's value of 35.14% is 4.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OSK Holdings Bhd ranks #898 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, OSK Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OSK Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, OSK Holdings Bhd ranks #898 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This places OSK Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.94. OSK Holdings Bhd's value of 35.14% is 4.9% below this benchmark. Historically, OSK Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.97 to 37.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.10 vs. the industry median of 36.94, OSK Holdings Bhd has consistently been below 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 36.94, based on 1,644 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. OSK Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 35.14% is 4.9% below 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 OSK Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OSK Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 35.14%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OSK Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OSK Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5053) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.41, compared to a current price of RM1.95 — trading 38.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.14%, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.10 and 4.9% below the Real Estate industry median of 36.94. OSK Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 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 OSK Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5053), the current Gross Margin % is 35.14% 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 OSK Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5053) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OSK Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.95 is trading 38.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.41. GuruFocus considers OSK Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5053:

  • Gross Margin %: 35.14% (near median its 10-year median of 32.10)
  • GF Value™: RM1.41 vs. price of RM1.95 (38.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.9% below the Real Estate median (#898 of 1644)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5053 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


OSK Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Ampang, 21st Floor, Plaza OSK, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50450
OSK Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company with a focus on core areas of business: Property segment; Financial services segment; Industries segment; Hospitality segment and Investment Holding. It derives maximum revenue from Property Segment, which involves development and construction of residential and commercial properties for sale, provision of project management services, management and letting of properties, contributing to rental yield and property appreciation, and cultivation and sale of oil palm fresh fruit bunches and other agricultural produce. Alongside its real estate engagements, OSK engages in the manufacturing and trading of cable and wire products, wall panels, and building materials.
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