Apex Equity Holdings BhdXKLS:5088 35 Gross Margin % is 74.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 75.89. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5088 with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 619 Capital Markets companies, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd ranks better than 78.35% on this metric.
XKLS:5088's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 78.35% of 619
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 49.52
vs XKLS:5088: 76.82
Apex Equity Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 74.78% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Apex Equity Holdings Bhd was -1.50% per year.
Apex Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5088) 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
Apex Equity Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 74.78% 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.
Apex Equity Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Apex Equity Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:5088 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Apex Equity 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.
Apex Equity Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Apex Equity Holdings 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.
Apex Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5088) has a Gross Margin % of 74.78% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Apex Equity Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 75.89. Over the past decade, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.02 to 78.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd ranks #134 out of 619 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 74.78% is near median its 10-year median of 75.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.02 to a high of 78.38. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 49.52. Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's value of 74.78% is 51% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd ranks #134 out of 619 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd ranks #134 out of 619 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Apex Equity Holdings Bhd in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.52. Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's value of 74.78% is 51% above this benchmark. Historically, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.02 to 78.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 75.89 vs. the industry median of 49.52, Apex Equity Holdings 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 49.52, based on 619 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. Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 74.78% is 51% 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 Apex Equity Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 74.78%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 75.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apex Equity Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5088) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.89, compared to a current price of RM0.72 — trading 19.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 74.78%, which is near median its 10-year median of 75.89 and 51% above the Capital Markets industry median of 49.52. Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 8 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 Apex Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5088), the current Gross Margin % is 74.78% 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 Apex Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5088) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.72 is trading 19.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.89.
GuruFocus considers Apex Equity Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5088:
Gross Margin %: 74.78% (near median its 10-year median of 75.89)
GF Value™: RM0.89 vs. price of RM0.72 (19.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51% above the Capital Markets median (#134 of 619)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5088 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Apex Equity Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of investment holding and trading in marketable securities. The group is organised into four main reportable segments, which include Investment holdings and others, Stock and securities broking, Property holding, and Money lending. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Stock and securities broking segment, which deals with securities, clearings, derivatives, and investment advisory. It has also launched an online trading platform, Apexetrade, which allows customers access to the latest market information and an extensive range of trading tools. Geographically, the group operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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