YTL Power International BhdXKLS:6742 -0.71%78 Gross Margin % is 20.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 19.81. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6742 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 491 Utilities - Regulated companies, YTL Power International Bhd ranks worse than 62.32% on this metric.
XKLS:6742's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 62.32% of 491
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.95
vs XKLS:6742: 23.38
YTL Power International Bhd had a gross margin of 20.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) 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
YTL Power International Bhd had a gross margin of 20.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
YTL Power International Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
YTL Power International 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.
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, YTL Power International 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.
YTL Power International Bhd Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, YTL Power International Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YTL Power International 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.
YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) has a Gross Margin % of 20.60% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on YTL Power International Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.81. Over the past decade, YTL Power International Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.25 to 27.29. According to the industry distribution chart, YTL Power International Bhd ranks #306 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 62.3%.
Is YTL Power International Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
YTL Power International Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 20.60% is near median its 10-year median of 19.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.25 to a high of 27.29. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. YTL Power International Bhd's value of 20.60% is 33.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YTL Power International Bhd ranks #306 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, YTL Power International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YTL Power International Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, YTL Power International Bhd ranks #306 out of 491 companies for Gross Margin %. This places YTL Power International Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. YTL Power International Bhd's value of 20.60% is 33.4% below this benchmark. Historically, YTL Power International Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.25 to 27.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.81 vs. the industry median of 30.95, YTL Power International 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.95, based on 491 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. YTL Power International Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 20.60% is 33.4% 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 YTL Power International Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YTL Power International Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 20.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YTL Power International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.37, compared to a current price of RM4.18 — trading 24% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.81 and 33.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.95. YTL Power International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 11 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 YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742), the current Gross Margin % is 20.60% 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 YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Power International Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.18 is trading 24% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.37.
GuruFocus considers YTL Power International Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6742:
Gross Margin %: 20.60% (near median its 10-year median of 19.81)
GF Value™: RM3.37 vs. price of RM4.18 (24% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#306 of 491)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YTL Power International Bhd is a multi-utility owner and operator with operations and investments across Asia and Europe, including Malaysia, Singapore, the UK, Indonesia, Jordan, the Netherlands, Thailand, and China. It produces energy through subsidiaries operating combined-cycle, gas-fired, steam, and co-generation power plants. The company's segments are Power Generation its main revenue source, Water & Sewage, Telecommunications, and Investment Holding Activities. These segments provide electricity generation, water supply and wastewater treatment, ICT services including 4G/5G and AI cloud computing, and investment management across its markets. The company operates in Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and other countries, with the majority of revenue coming from Singapore.
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