The historical rank and industry rank for Parkson Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Parkson Holdings Bhd was 63.42%. The lowest was 45.92%. And the median was 50.22%.
XKLS:5657's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 36.26 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Parkson Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Parkson Holdings Bhd was 0.20% per year.
Parkson Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5657) 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
Parkson Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
Parkson Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Parkson Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Parkson 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Parkson 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.
Parkson Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Parkson Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Parkson Holdings 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.
Parkson Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5657) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Parkson Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, Parkson Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.92 to 63.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Parkson Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Parkson Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Parkson Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.92 to a high of 63.42. Based on the distribution chart, Parkson Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Parkson Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 18/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Parkson Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Parkson Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Parkson Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Historically, Parkson Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.92 to 63.42 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.26, based on 1,113 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 Parkson Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Parkson Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Parkson Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parkson Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5657) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.17 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Parkson Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 6 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 Parkson Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5657), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Parkson Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5657) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parkson Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.17 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.20.
GuruFocus considers Parkson Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5657:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: RM0.20 vs. price of RM0.17 (17.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5657 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Parkson Holdings Bhd is a Malaysian based company which is engaged in operating and managing departmental stores. It operates under "Parkson" brand. The stores offer well known international brands of fashion and lifestyle-related merchandise in Fashion & Apparel, Cosmetics & Accessories, Household & Electrical, and Groceries and Perishables. The company operates its business in segments namely Retailing and Others. A the key part of its revenue is from the Retailing segment engaged in Operation and management of retail stores and properties in Malaysia and PRC; and Others segments include credit services, food and beverage businesses, and investment holding. The company generates its revenue from the operation of stores, which comes from China.
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