Keyfield International Bhd (XKLS:5321) 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
Keyfield International Bhd had a gross margin of -33.98% 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.
Keyfield International Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Keyfield International 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:5321 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Keyfield International 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.
Keyfield International Bhd Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Keyfield International Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Keyfield International 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.
Keyfield International Bhd (XKLS:5321) has a Gross Margin % of -33.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Keyfield International Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, Keyfield International Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.78 to 49.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Keyfield International Bhd ranks #325 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is Keyfield International Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Keyfield International Bhd's current Gross Margin % is -33.98%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.78 to a high of 49.76. Based on the distribution chart, Keyfield International Bhd ranks #325 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Keyfield International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keyfield International Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Keyfield International Bhd ranks #325 out of 869 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Keyfield International Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Historically, Keyfield International Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.78 to 49.76 over the past decade. 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 25.70, based on 869 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. 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 Keyfield International Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Keyfield International Bhd's current Gross Margin % is -33.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keyfield International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Keyfield International Bhd (XKLS:5321) has a current Gross Margin % of -33.98%. The current Gross Margin % is -33.98%. Keyfield International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 2 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 Keyfield International Bhd (XKLS:5321), the current Gross Margin % is -33.98% 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.
Keyfield International Bhd is a provider of offshore accommodation vessels in Malaysia and internationally. Its services include Vessel Chartering, Ship Management, and Offshore Catering. The company's vessels include Accommodation Work Boats, Accommodation Work Barge, Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels, and Platform Supply Vessels.
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