TAS Offshore BhdXKLS:5149 54 Gross Margin % is 17.52% as of Feb. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 16.93. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5149 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.86 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Aerospace & Defense companies, TAS Offshore Bhd ranks worse than 60.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for TAS Offshore Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5149'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.01 Med: 16.93 Max: 26.75
Current: 22.05
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of TAS Offshore Bhd was 26.75%. The lowest was -4.01%. And the median was 16.93%.
XKLS:5149's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60.23% of 342
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.65
vs XKLS:5149: 22.05
TAS Offshore Bhd had a gross margin of 17.52% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for TAS Offshore Bhd was 6.50% per year.
TAS Offshore Bhd (XKLS:5149) 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
TAS Offshore Bhd had a gross margin of 17.52% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
TAS Offshore Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
TAS Offshore Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TAS Offshore 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:5149 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, TAS Offshore 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.
TAS Offshore Bhd Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, TAS Offshore Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TAS Offshore 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.
TAS Offshore Bhd (XKLS:5149) has a Gross Margin % of 17.52% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on TAS Offshore Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.93. According to the industry distribution chart, TAS Offshore Bhd ranks #206 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is TAS Offshore Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
TAS Offshore Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 17.52% is near median its 10-year median of 16.93. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. TAS Offshore Bhd's value of 17.52% is 34.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TAS Offshore Bhd ranks #206 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, TAS Offshore Bhd has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TAS Offshore Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, TAS Offshore Bhd ranks #206 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This places TAS Offshore Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. TAS Offshore Bhd's value of 17.52% is 34.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.93 vs. the industry median of 26.65, TAS Offshore 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.65, based on 342 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. TAS Offshore Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 17.52% is 34.3% 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 TAS Offshore Bhd and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TAS Offshore Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 17.52%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TAS Offshore Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TAS Offshore Bhd (XKLS:5149) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.86, compared to a current price of RM0.50 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.52%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.93 and 34.3% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.65. TAS Offshore Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 TAS Offshore Bhd (XKLS:5149), the current Gross Margin % is 17.52% as of Feb. 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 TAS Offshore Bhd (XKLS:5149) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TAS Offshore Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.50 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.86.
GuruFocus considers TAS Offshore Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5149:
Gross Margin %: 17.52% (near median its 10-year median of 16.93)
GF Value™: RM0.86 vs. price of RM0.50 (42.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.3% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#206 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5149 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TAS Offshore Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in shipbuilding and ship repairing activities across Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. Its shipbuilding operations include constructing vessels such as tugboats, anchor handling tugs, anchor handling tug supply vessels, utility vessels, workboats, ferries, and cargo ships. The company also provides ship repair services, including routine maintenance, machinery inspection, repainting, and damage repair. Additionally, TAS Offshore offers vessel chartering services. It generates revenue through contracting shipbuilding, repair projects, and vessel leasing, serving clients in the marine and offshore industries.
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