Sealink International Bhd (XKLS:5145) 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
Sealink International Bhd had a gross margin of 21.57% 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.
Sealink International Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sealink International 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.
Sealink International Bhd Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Sealink International 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.
Sealink International Bhd Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Sealink International Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sealink International 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.
Sealink International Bhd (XKLS:5145) has a Gross Margin % of 21.57% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sealink International Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sealink International Bhd ranks #526 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is Sealink International Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Sealink International Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 21.57%. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Sealink International Bhd's value of 21.57% is 5.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sealink International Bhd ranks #526 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sealink International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sealink International Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Sealink International Bhd ranks #526 out of 985 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sealink International Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Sealink International Bhd's value of 21.57% is 5.6% above this benchmark. 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 985 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. Sealink International Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 21.57% is 5.6% 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 Sealink International Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sealink International Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 21.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sealink International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sealink International Bhd (XKLS:5145) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.36, compared to a current price of RM0.35 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.57% and 5.6% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Sealink International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 6 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 Sealink International Bhd (XKLS:5145), the current Gross Margin % is 21.57% 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 Sealink International Bhd (XKLS:5145) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sealink International Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.35 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.36.
GuruFocus considers Sealink International Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5145:
Gross Margin %: 21.57%
GF Value™: RM0.36 vs. price of RM0.35 (4.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.6% above the Transportation median (#526 of 985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5145 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sealink International Bhd is principally engaged in investment holding. The company focused on its core businesses of vessel chartering, shipbuilding and ship repair. The Group owns and operates a diversified fleet of marine support vessels, serving both domestic and international markets. The company has three segments Chartering of vessels; Shipbuilding and ship repair; Others consist of investment holding and letting of properties. The company generates majority of revenue from Chartering of vessels segment. The company has presence in Malaysia, Singapore, Samoa, and Brazil. the company generates majority of revenue from Malaysia.
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