CTOS Digital BhdXKLS:5301 -0.72%85 Gross Margin % is 67.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 83.70. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5301 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 620 Capital Markets companies, CTOS Digital Bhd ranks better than 69.19% on this metric.
CTOS Digital Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CTOS Digital Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5301'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 67.35 Med: 83.7 Max: 87.47
Current: 67.35
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of CTOS Digital Bhd was 87.47%. The lowest was 67.35%. And the median was 83.70%.
XKLS:5301's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 69.19% of 620
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 49.63
vs XKLS:5301: 67.35
CTOS Digital Bhd had a gross margin of 67.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CTOS Digital Bhd was -5.30% per year.
CTOS Digital Bhd (XKLS:5301) 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
CTOS Digital Bhd had a gross margin of 67.58% 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.
CTOS Digital Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
CTOS Digital Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CTOS Digital 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:5301 vs SPGI, CME, MCO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, CTOS Digital 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.
CTOS Digital Bhd Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, CTOS Digital Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CTOS Digital 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.
CTOS Digital Bhd (XKLS:5301) has a Gross Margin % of 67.58% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CTOS Digital Bhd and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 83.70. Over the past decade, CTOS Digital Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 67.35 to 87.47. According to the industry distribution chart, CTOS Digital Bhd ranks #191 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is CTOS Digital Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
CTOS Digital Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 67.58% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 83.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 67.35 to a high of 87.47. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 49.63. CTOS Digital Bhd's value of 67.58% is 36.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CTOS Digital Bhd ranks #191 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CTOS Digital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CTOS Digital Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SPGI and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, CTOS Digital Bhd ranks #191 out of 620 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts CTOS Digital Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.63. CTOS Digital Bhd's value of 67.58% is 36.2% above this benchmark. Historically, CTOS Digital Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 67.35 to 87.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 83.70 vs. the industry median of 49.63, CTOS Digital 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 49.63, based on 620 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. CTOS Digital Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 67.58% is 36.2% 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 CTOS Digital Bhd and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CTOS Digital Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 67.58%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 83.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CTOS Digital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTOS Digital Bhd (XKLS:5301) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.41, compared to a current price of RM0.69 — trading 51.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 67.58%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 83.70 and 36.2% above the Capital Markets industry median of 49.63. CTOS Digital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 CTOS Digital Bhd (XKLS:5301), the current Gross Margin % is 67.58% 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 CTOS Digital Bhd (XKLS:5301) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTOS Digital Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.69 is trading 51.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.41.
GuruFocus considers CTOS Digital Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5301:
Gross Margin %: 67.58% (19% below median its 10-year median of 83.70)
GF Value™: RM1.41 vs. price of RM0.69 (51.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.2% above the Capital Markets median (#191 of 620)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CTOS Digital Bhd is engaged in activities such as credit reporting agency, digital software-related services including software development, outsourcing, provision of training services, and provision of alternative data credit scoring. It serves three types of customers, namely Key Accounts, Commercial, and Direct-to-Consumer. The company's geographical segments include Malaysia which generates key revenue, and International.
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