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Hibiscus Petroleum BhdXKLS:5199 +1.97%78 Gross Margin % is 70.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 63.30. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5199 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Oil & Gas companies, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd ranks better than 88.39% on this metric.
XKLS:5199's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.39% of 870
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.74
vs XKLS:5199: 61.55
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd had a gross margin of 70.11% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd was -0.40% per year.
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:5199) 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
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd had a gross margin of 70.11% 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.
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hibiscus Petroleum 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:5199 vs COP, EOG, FANG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Hibiscus Petroleum 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.
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hibiscus Petroleum 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.
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:5199) has a Gross Margin % of 70.11% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 63.30. Over the past decade, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.05 to 71.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd ranks #101 out of 870 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 70.11% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 63.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.05 to a high of 71.73. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.74. Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's value of 70.11% is 172.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd ranks #101 out of 870 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd ranks #101 out of 870 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.74. Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's value of 70.11% is 172.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.05 to 71.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.30 vs. the industry median of 25.74, Hibiscus Petroleum 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. Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 70.11% is 172.4% 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 Hibiscus Petroleum 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. Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 70.11%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 63.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:5199) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.99, compared to a current price of RM2.07 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 70.11%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 63.30 and 172.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.74. Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 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 Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:5199), the current Gross Margin % is 70.11% 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 Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:5199) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.07 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.99.
GuruFocus considers Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5199:
Gross Margin %: 70.11% (11% above median its 10-year median of 63.30)
GF Value™: RM1.99 vs. price of RM2.07 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 172.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#101 of 870)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5199 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd along with its subsidiaries is focused on monetizing producing oil and gas fields and growing the portfolio of exploration, development and producing assets. Its operating segments are: Malaysia-North Sabah, Malaysia-Kinabalu and Others, Commercial Arrangement Area, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Australia, and Investment holding and group activities. The company also develops oil and gas fields, hold investments, and provide project management, technical and other services relating to the oil and gas exploration and production industry.
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