Ranhill Utilities BhdXKLS:5272 +1.03%69 Gross Margin % is 33.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 26.56. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5272 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 491 Utilities - Regulated companies, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks worse than 63.75% on this metric.
XKLS:5272's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 63.75% of 491
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.95
vs XKLS:5272: 22.70
Ranhill Utilities Bhd had a gross margin of 33.80% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ranhill Utilities Bhd was -11.80% per year.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) 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
Ranhill Utilities Bhd had a gross margin of 33.80% 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.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ranhill Utilities Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ranhill Utilities 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:5272 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Ranhill Utilities 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.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ranhill Utilities 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.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) has a Gross Margin % of 33.80% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ranhill Utilities Bhd and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 26.56. Over the past decade, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.99 to 32.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks #313 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Ranhill Utilities Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 33.80% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 26.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.99 to a high of 32.26. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's value of 33.80% is 9.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks #313 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ranhill Utilities Bhd has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks #313 out of 491 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ranhill Utilities Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's value of 33.80% is 9.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.99 to 32.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.56 vs. the industry median of 30.95, Ranhill Utilities 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 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. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 33.80% is 9.2% 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 Ranhill Utilities 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. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 33.80%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 26.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ranhill Utilities Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.45, compared to a current price of RM1.96 — trading 35.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.80%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 26.56 and 9.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.95. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272), the current Gross Margin % is 33.80% 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ranhill Utilities Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.96 is trading 35.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.45.
GuruFocus considers Ranhill Utilities Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5272:
Gross Margin %: 33.80% (27% above median its 10-year median of 26.56)
GF Value™: RM1.45 vs. price of RM1.96 (35.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#313 of 491)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5272 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd is engaged in investment holding business. It operates mainly in the environment, energy, and engineering services sectors. The company's reportable segments include Water, Power, Consultancy and services. Its water segment focuses on water supply, wastewater treatment, and water asset management, serving regions in Malaysia, China, and Thailand. The power segment owns and operates combined cycle gas turbine power plants and solar power facilities in Malaysia. The Consultancy and services segment offers water management, civil and infrastructure engineering, and energy solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Water segment.
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