Astro Malaysia Holdings BhdXKLS:6399 Gross Margin % is 22.70% as of Apr. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 34.81. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Media - Diversified companies, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 71.67% on this metric.
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6399) 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
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 22.70% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Astro Malaysia 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:6399 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Astro Malaysia 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.
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astro Malaysia 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.
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6399) has a Gross Margin % of 22.70% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 34.81. Over the past decade, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.20 to 40.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #678 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 22.70% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 34.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.20 to a high of 40.88. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's value of 22.70% is 41.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #678 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #678 out of 946 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's value of 22.70% is 41.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.20 to 40.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.81 vs. the industry median of 38.91, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd has consistently been below 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.91, based on 946 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. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 22.70% is 41.7% below 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 Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 22.70%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 34.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6399) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.06 — trading 70% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.70%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 34.81 and 41.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.91. 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 Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6399), the current Gross Margin % is 22.70% as of Apr. 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.
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd is an entertainment holding company operating in the diversified media industry. The company's business segments include Television, Radio, and others. The Television segment provides content, creation, and aggregation of media. Additionally, it provides magazine publication and distribution. The radio segment provides radio broadcasting services to customers. The company generates the majority of its revenue in Malaysia.
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