Stratus Global Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5356) Gross Margin %: 51.84% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:5356 Stratus Global Holdings Bhd XKLS:5356
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What is Stratus Global Holdings Bhd Gross Margin %?

Stratus Global Holdings Bhd XKLS:5356 +4.68% 24 Gross Margin % is 51.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 51.45. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5356 with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,016 Semiconductors companies, Stratus Global Holdings Bhd ranks better than 84.06% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Stratus Global Holdings Bhd's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM102.2 Mil. Stratus Global Holdings Bhd's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM197.1 Mil. Therefore, Stratus Global Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 51.84%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Stratus Global Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5356' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.69   Med: 51.45   Max: 53.65
Current: 51.84


During the past 4 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Stratus Global Holdings Bhd was 53.65%. The lowest was 33.69%. And the median was 51.45%.

XKLS:5356's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
84.06% of 1016 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 30.405 vs XKLS:5356: 51.84

Stratus Global Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 51.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Stratus Global Holdings Bhd was 0.00% per year.


Stratus Global Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5356) 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

Stratus Global Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 51.84% 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.


Stratus Global Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms


Stratus Global Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stratus Global Holdings 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.

Stratus Global Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Chart

Stratus Global Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
51.06 33.69 53.65 51.84

Stratus Global Holdings Bhd Semi-Annual Data
Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin % 51.06 33.69 53.65 51.84

XKLS:5356 vs LRCX, AMAT, KLAC: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Stratus Global Holdings 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.


Stratus Global Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Stratus Global Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stratus Global Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Stratus Global Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Stratus Global Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=102.2 / 197.063
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(197.063 - 94.905) / 197.063
=51.84 %

Stratus Global Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=102.2 / 197.063
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(197.063 - 94.905) / 197.063
=51.84 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 51.84% mean?
Stratus Global Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5356) has a Gross Margin % of 51.84% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Stratus Global Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.45. Over the past decade, Stratus Global Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.69 to 53.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Stratus Global Holdings Bhd ranks #162 out of 1016 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Stratus Global Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Stratus Global Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 51.84% is near median its 10-year median of 51.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.69 to a high of 53.65. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 30.41. Stratus Global Holdings Bhd's value of 51.84% is 70.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stratus Global Holdings Bhd ranks #162 out of 1016 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Stratus Global Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stratus Global Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to LRCX and AMAT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Stratus Global Holdings Bhd ranks #162 out of 1016 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Stratus Global Holdings Bhd in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.41. Stratus Global Holdings Bhd's value of 51.84% is 70.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Stratus Global Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.69 to 53.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.45 vs. the industry median of 30.41, Stratus Global Holdings 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 30.41, based on 1,016 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. Stratus Global Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 51.84% is 70.5% 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 Stratus Global Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stratus Global Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 51.84%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stratus Global Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Stratus Global Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5356) has a current Gross Margin % of 51.84%. The current Gross Margin % is 51.84%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.45 and 70.5% above the Semiconductors industry median of 30.41. Stratus Global Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Stratus Global Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5356), the current Gross Margin % is 51.84% 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.

Stratus Global Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Plot 73-C, Lintang Bayan Lepas, Bayan Lepas Industrial Park, Phase 4, Bayan Lepas, PNG, MYS, 11900
Stratus Global Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is principally involved in the provision of factory automation solutions, specialising in cleanroom AMHS solutions. Its solutions are supplied to the semiconductor industry for the transfer and storage of materials such as silicon wafers and related components within controlled environments. The company's business segments are: i) Conveyor-based AMHS, ii) Hybrid AMHS, and iii) ASRS. The majority of revenue is derived from the Hybrid AMHS segment. The Hybrid AMHS is a cleanroom automated material handling system that integrates overhead conveyor lines with overhead hoist transport (OHT) systems for material movement. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from North America.
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