Malakoff BhdXKLS:5264 +1.20%49 Gross Margin % is 4.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 16.83. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5264 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 491 Utilities - Regulated companies, Malakoff Bhd ranks worse than 93.28% on this metric.
Malakoff Corp Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -17.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malakoff Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5264'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.28 Med: 16.83 Max: 28.08
Current: 7.31
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Malakoff Bhd was 28.08%. The lowest was 2.28%. And the median was 16.83%.
XKLS:5264's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 93.28% of 491
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.95
vs XKLS:5264: 7.31
Malakoff Bhd had a gross margin of 4.37% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Malakoff Bhd was -17.50% per year.
Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264) 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
Malakoff Bhd had a gross margin of 4.37% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Malakoff Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Malakoff Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malakoff 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 Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Malakoff 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.
Malakoff Bhd Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Malakoff Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malakoff 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.
Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264) has a Gross Margin % of 4.37% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Malakoff Bhd and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 16.83. Over the past decade, Malakoff Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.28 to 28.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Malakoff Bhd ranks #458 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 93.3%.
Is Malakoff Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Malakoff Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 4.37% is 74% below median its 10-year median of 16.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.28 to a high of 28.08. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Malakoff Bhd's value of 4.37% is 85.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malakoff Bhd ranks #458 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Malakoff Bhd has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malakoff Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Malakoff Bhd ranks #458 out of 491 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Malakoff Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Malakoff Bhd's value of 4.37% is 85.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Malakoff Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.28 to 28.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.83 vs. the industry median of 30.95, Malakoff 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.95, based on 491 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. Malakoff Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 4.37% is 85.9% 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 Malakoff Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malakoff Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 4.37%, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 16.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malakoff Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.64, compared to a current price of RM0.84 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 4.37%, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 16.83 and 85.9% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.95. Malakoff Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264), the current Gross Margin % is 4.37% 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 Malakoff Bhd (XKLS:5264) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malakoff Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.84 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.64.
GuruFocus considers Malakoff Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5264:
Gross Margin %: 4.37% (74% below median its 10-year median of 16.83)
GF Value™: RM0.64 vs. price of RM0.84 (31.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.9% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#458 of 491)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5264 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malakoff Corp Bhd is an Energy generation and Environmental Solutions organization. The company is an Independent Power Producer generating electricity from its domestic thermal power plants. Its renewable energy portfolio comprises large scale solar, commercial and industrial solar installations, small hydropower projects and its WTE plant development. Its segments include Power generation which includes power generation business and water desalination services; and Waste management and environmental services which include waste management services and environmental services. The majority of the revenue is derived from Power generation segment. Geographical revenue is solely derived from Malaysia.
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