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Coastal Contracts BhdXKLS:5071 +1.56%44 Gross Margin % is 44.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 29.72. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5071 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Oil & Gas companies, Coastal Contracts Bhd ranks worse than 51.61% on this metric.
XKLS:5071's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 51.61% of 870
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.74
vs XKLS:5071: 24.75
Coastal Contracts Bhd had a gross margin of 44.46% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Coastal Contracts Bhd was -22.20% per year.
Coastal Contracts Bhd (XKLS:5071) 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
Coastal Contracts Bhd had a gross margin of 44.46% 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.
Coastal Contracts Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Coastal Contracts Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coastal Contracts 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:5071 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Coastal Contracts 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.
Coastal Contracts Bhd Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Coastal Contracts Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coastal Contracts 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.
Coastal Contracts Bhd (XKLS:5071) has a Gross Margin % of 44.46% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Coastal Contracts Bhd and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 29.72. Over the past decade, Coastal Contracts Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.74 to 42.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Coastal Contracts Bhd ranks #449 out of 870 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Coastal Contracts Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Coastal Contracts Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 44.46% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 29.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.74 to a high of 42.95. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.74. Coastal Contracts Bhd's value of 44.46% is 72.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coastal Contracts Bhd ranks #449 out of 870 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Coastal Contracts Bhd has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coastal Contracts Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Coastal Contracts Bhd ranks #449 out of 870 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Coastal Contracts Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.74. Coastal Contracts Bhd's value of 44.46% is 72.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Coastal Contracts Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.74 to 42.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.72 vs. the industry median of 25.74, Coastal Contracts 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.74, based on 870 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. Coastal Contracts Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 44.46% is 72.7% 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 Coastal Contracts Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coastal Contracts Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 44.46%, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 29.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coastal Contracts Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coastal Contracts Bhd (XKLS:5071) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.44, compared to a current price of RM1.30 — trading 195.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.46%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 29.72 and 72.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.74. Coastal Contracts Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 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 Coastal Contracts Bhd (XKLS:5071), the current Gross Margin % is 44.46% 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 Coastal Contracts Bhd (XKLS:5071) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coastal Contracts Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.30 is trading 195.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.44.
GuruFocus considers Coastal Contracts Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5071:
Gross Margin %: 44.46% (50% above median its 10-year median of 29.72)
GF Value™: RM0.44 vs. price of RM1.30 (195.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#449 of 870)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5071 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coastal Contracts Bhd is an investment holding company. Its segments include Gas processing involves provision of onshore gas conditioning and jack-up gas compression services; Vessels manufacturing and repairing services engaged in fabrication and sale of offshore support and marine transportation vessels, and provision of ship repairs and maintenance services; Vessels manufacturing and repairing services involves Fabrication and sale of offshore support and marine transportation vessels, and provision of ship repairs and maintenance services; Vessels chartering and equipment hire, derives key revenue engaged in provision of vessels transportation and equipment hiring services; and Hospitality engaged in development of an overwater bungalow resort.
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