Kpj Healthcare BhdXKLS:5878 67 Gross Margin % is 43.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 38.67. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5878 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 629 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks better than 55.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5878'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.94 Med: 38.67 Max: 44.84
Current: 44.64
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kpj Healthcare Bhd was 44.84%. The lowest was 28.94%. And the median was 38.67%.
XKLS:5878's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 55.8% of 629
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 40.09
vs XKLS:5878: 44.64
Kpj Healthcare Bhd had a gross margin of 43.37% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kpj Healthcare Bhd was 4.50% per year.
Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) 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
Kpj Healthcare Bhd had a gross margin of 43.37% 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.
Kpj Healthcare Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kpj Healthcare Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kpj Healthcare 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:5878 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Kpj Healthcare 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.
Kpj Healthcare Bhd Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kpj Healthcare 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.
Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) has a Gross Margin % of 43.37% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kpj Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 38.67. Over the past decade, Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.94 to 44.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks #278 out of 629 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Kpj Healthcare Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 43.37% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 38.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.94 to a high of 44.84. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.09. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's value of 43.37% is 8.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks #278 out of 629 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kpj Healthcare Bhd has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks #278 out of 629 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kpj Healthcare Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.09. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's value of 43.37% is 8.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kpj Healthcare Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.94 to 44.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.67 vs. the industry median of 40.09, Kpj Healthcare 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 40.09, based on 629 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. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 43.37% is 8.2% 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 Kpj Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 43.37%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 38.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kpj Healthcare Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.48, compared to a current price of RM3.25 — trading 31% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.37%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 38.67 and 8.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.09. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878), the current Gross Margin % is 43.37% 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 Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kpj Healthcare Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM3.25 is trading 31% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.48.
GuruFocus considers Kpj Healthcare Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5878:
Gross Margin %: 43.37% (12% above median its 10-year median of 38.67)
GF Value™: RM2.48 vs. price of RM3.25 (31% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#278 of 629)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5878 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KPJ Healthcare Bhd operates as an investment holding company and provides management services to its subsidiaries. The principal activities of the subsidiaries are mainly the operation of specialist hospitals. The reportable segments of the company are: (i) Malaysia - All healthcare activities including the private hospitals, pathology and laboratory services and distribution of pharmaceutical, medical and consumer healthcare products. (ii) Others - Operating segments involved in provision of hospital and retirement village services in Thailand and Australia, a private university and colleges of nursing and allied health and other similar activities in Malaysia. The majority of revenue is derived from the Malaysia segment.
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