Country Heights Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5738) 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
Country Heights Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 71.55% 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.
Country Heights Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Country Heights Holdings 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:5738 vs MAR, HLT, H: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Country Heights 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.
Country Heights Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Country Heights Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Country Heights 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.
Country Heights Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5738) has a Gross Margin % of 71.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Country Heights Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 66.29. Over the past decade, Country Heights Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.89 to 76.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Country Heights Holdings Bhd ranks #175 out of 790 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Country Heights Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Country Heights Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 71.55% is near median its 10-year median of 66.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.89 to a high of 76.26. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 44.09. Country Heights Holdings Bhd's value of 71.55% is 62.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Country Heights Holdings Bhd ranks #175 out of 790 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Country Heights Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Country Heights Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Country Heights Holdings Bhd ranks #175 out of 790 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Country Heights Holdings Bhd in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 44.09. Country Heights Holdings Bhd's value of 71.55% is 62.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Country Heights Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.89 to 76.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.29 vs. the industry median of 44.09, Country Heights 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Gross Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 44.09, based on 790 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. Country Heights Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 71.55% is 62.3% 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 Country Heights Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 44.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Country Heights Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 71.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 66.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Country Heights Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Country Heights Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5738) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.15, compared to a current price of RM0.16 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 71.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 66.29 and 62.3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 44.09. Country Heights Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Country Heights Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5738), the current Gross Margin % is 71.55% 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 Country Heights Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5738) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Country Heights Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.16 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.15.
GuruFocus considers Country Heights Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5738:
Gross Margin %: 71.55% (near median its 10-year median of 66.29)
GF Value™: RM0.15 vs. price of RM0.16 (3.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.3% above the Travel & Leisure median (#175 of 790)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5738 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Country Heights Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the property development with a diversified portfolio across Hospitality, Wellness, Lifestyle, Tourism, and Investments. The company operates in three reportable segments as follows: i) Property development: Development of residential and commercial properties. ii) Property investment: Investment holding and provision of management services. iii) Hospitality and health: Hospitality, fine and casual dining, leisure, recreational, health and wellness centres. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Hospitality and health segment.
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