Sasbadi Holdings BhdXKLS:5252 54 Gross Margin % is 44.26% as of Feb. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 38.33. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5252 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Media - Diversified companies, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd ranks better than 50.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5252'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.92 Med: 38.33 Max: 49.12
Current: 39.4
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sasbadi Holdings Bhd was 49.12%. The lowest was 17.92%. And the median was 38.33%.
XKLS:5252's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.8% of 941
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.96
vs XKLS:5252: 39.40
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 44.26% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sasbadi Holdings Bhd was 11.80% per year.
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5252) 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
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 44.26% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sasbadi Holdings 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Sasbadi 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.
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sasbadi 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.
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5252) has a Gross Margin % of 44.26% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sasbadi Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 38.33. Over the past decade, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.92 to 49.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd ranks #463 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 44.26% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 38.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.92 to a high of 49.12. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.96. Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's value of 44.26% is 13.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd ranks #463 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd ranks #463 out of 941 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Sasbadi Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.96. Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's value of 44.26% is 13.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.92 to 49.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.33 vs. the industry median of 38.96, Sasbadi 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.96, based on 941 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. Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 44.26% is 13.6% 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 Sasbadi Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 44.26%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 38.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sasbadi Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5252) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.16 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.26%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 38.33 and 13.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.96. Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Sasbadi Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5252), the current Gross Margin % is 44.26% 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 Sasbadi Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5252) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.16 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.20.
GuruFocus considers Sasbadi Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5252:
Gross Margin %: 44.26% (15% above median its 10-year median of 38.33)
GF Value™: RM0.20 vs. price of RM0.16 (22.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#463 of 941)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5252 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company that is a provider of education solutions. The company is engaged in content creation and print publishing activities. The Company is a publisher of educational materials, undertaking print publishing, creating content that is user-friendly, interactive, and fun for teachers and students, leveraging information and communications technology. It includes PC software, mobile applications, and cloud-based platforms suited for self-paced learning as well as for the future classroom. Its segments comprise Print publishing, Digital solutions, and Network Marketing; Applied learning products and STEM education services, and Corporate. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Print Publishing segment and operates in Malaysia.
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