Lianson Fleet Group BhdXKLS:5255 +0.61%53 Gross Margin % is 35.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 27.54. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5255 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 872 Oil & Gas companies, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd ranks better than 58.6% on this metric.
XKLS:5255's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 58.6% of 872
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.535
vs XKLS:5255: 31.68
Lianson Fleet Group Bhd had a gross margin of 35.10% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lianson Fleet Group Bhd was -7.20% per year.
Lianson Fleet Group Bhd (XKLS:5255) 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
Lianson Fleet Group Bhd had a gross margin of 35.10% 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.
Lianson Fleet Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lianson Fleet Group 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:5255 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Lianson Fleet Group 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.
Lianson Fleet Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lianson Fleet Group 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.
Lianson Fleet Group Bhd (XKLS:5255) has a Gross Margin % of 35.10% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lianson Fleet Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 27.54. Over the past decade, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.47 to 35.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd ranks #361 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 35.10% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 27.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.47 to a high of 35.83. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.54. Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's value of 35.10% is 37.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd ranks #361 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd ranks #361 out of 872 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Lianson Fleet Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.54. Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's value of 35.10% is 37.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.47 to 35.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.54 vs. the industry median of 25.54, Lianson Fleet Group 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 25.54, based on 872 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. Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 35.10% is 37.5% 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 Lianson Fleet Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 35.10%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 27.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lianson Fleet Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd (XKLS:5255) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.88, compared to a current price of RM1.65 — trading 87.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.10%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 27.54 and 37.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.54. Lianson Fleet Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Lianson Fleet Group Bhd (XKLS:5255), the current Gross Margin % is 35.10% 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 Lianson Fleet Group Bhd (XKLS:5255) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lianson Fleet Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.65 is trading 87.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.88.
GuruFocus considers Lianson Fleet Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5255:
Gross Margin %: 35.10% (27% above median its 10-year median of 27.54)
GF Value™: RM0.88 vs. price of RM1.65 (87.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#361 of 872)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5255 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lianson Fleet Group Bhd is an offshore support vessel (OSV) provider in Malaysia. The business of the company involves vessel owning/leasing activities and the provision of vessel chartering and ship management services to the oil and gas-related industries. The company offers a wide range of logistical support services throughout the entire offshore oil and gas life cycle, from exploration and appraisal, field development, operation, and maintenance of vessels.
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