Marine & General BhdXKLS:5078 +3.45%25 Gross Margin % is 19.72% as of Apr. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 12.93. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5078 with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 871 Oil & Gas companies, Marine & General Bhd ranks better than 52.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marine & General Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5078'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.49 Med: 12.93 Max: 45.77
Current: 27.51
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Marine & General Bhd was 45.77%. The lowest was -30.49%. And the median was 12.93%.
XKLS:5078's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.01% of 871
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs XKLS:5078: 27.51
Marine & General Bhd had a gross margin of 19.72% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Marine & General Bhd was 0.00% per year.
Marine & General Bhd (XKLS:5078) 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
Marine & General Bhd had a gross margin of 19.72% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Marine & General Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Marine & General Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marine & General 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:5078 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Marine & General 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.
Marine & General Bhd Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Marine & General Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marine & General 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.
Marine & General Bhd (XKLS:5078) has a Gross Margin % of 19.72% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Marine & General Bhd and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 12.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Marine & General Bhd ranks #418 out of 871 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Marine & General Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Marine & General Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 19.72% is 53% above median its 10-year median of 12.93. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Marine & General Bhd's value of 19.72% is 23.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marine & General Bhd ranks #418 out of 871 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Marine & General Bhd has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marine & General Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Marine & General Bhd ranks #418 out of 871 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Marine & General Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Marine & General Bhd's value of 19.72% is 23.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.93 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Marine & General 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.70, based on 871 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. Marine & General Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 19.72% is 23.3% 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 Marine & General Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marine & General Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 19.72%, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 12.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marine & General Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marine & General Bhd (XKLS:5078) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.30 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.72%, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 12.93 and 23.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Marine & General Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 5 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 Marine & General Bhd (XKLS:5078), the current Gross Margin % is 19.72% as of Apr. 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 Marine & General Bhd (XKLS:5078) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marine & General Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.30 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25.
GuruFocus considers Marine & General Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5078:
Gross Margin %: 19.72% (53% above median its 10-year median of 12.93)
GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.30 (20% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#418 of 871)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5078 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marine & General Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiary, it is engaged in business activities of provision of offshore marine support services, marine logistics services, and tanker management services. Its operating segments include Marine Logistics - Upstream, which is the key revenue driver; and Marine Logistics - Downstream. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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