Axiata Group BhdXKLS:6888 -2.37%65 Gross Margin % is 89.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 86.48. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6888 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Telecommunication Services companies, Axiata Group Bhd ranks better than 95.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axiata Group Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6888'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 74.87 Med: 86.48 Max: 89.99
Current: 89.99
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Axiata Group Bhd was 89.99%. The lowest was 74.87%. And the median was 86.48%.
XKLS:6888's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.32% of 342
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.51
vs XKLS:6888: 89.99
Axiata Group Bhd had a gross margin of 89.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Axiata Group Bhd was 0.10% per year.
Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) 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
Axiata Group Bhd had a gross margin of 89.58% 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.
Axiata Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Axiata Group Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axiata Group 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:6888 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Axiata Group 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.
Axiata Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Axiata Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axiata Group 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.
Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) has a Gross Margin % of 89.58% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Axiata Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 86.48. Over the past decade, Axiata Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 74.87 to 89.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Axiata Group Bhd ranks #16 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is Axiata Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Axiata Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 89.58% is near median its 10-year median of 86.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 74.87 to a high of 89.99. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.51. Axiata Group Bhd's value of 89.58% is 73.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axiata Group Bhd ranks #16 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Axiata Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axiata Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Axiata Group Bhd ranks #16 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Axiata Group Bhd in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.51. Axiata Group Bhd's value of 89.58% is 73.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Axiata Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 74.87 to 89.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 86.48 vs. the industry median of 51.51, Axiata Group 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 51.51, based on 342 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. Axiata Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 89.58% is 73.9% 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 Axiata Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axiata Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 89.58%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 86.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axiata Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.79, compared to a current price of RM2.06 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 89.58%, which is near median its 10-year median of 86.48 and 73.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.51. Axiata Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888), the current Gross Margin % is 89.58% 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 Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axiata Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.06 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.79.
GuruFocus considers Axiata Group Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6888:
Gross Margin %: 89.58% (near median its 10-year median of 86.48)
GF Value™: RM1.79 vs. price of RM2.06 (15.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#16 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6888 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Axiata Group Bhd is a telecommunications company. The business segment of the company is the Digital telco/Mobile segment, which includes the provision of mobile services and other services such as the provision of interconnect services, sale of devices, pay television transmission services, broadband services, digital business, and others; the Digital segment is engaged in the multimedia advertising, creative content, e-commerce enablement; Infrastructure segment is engaged in the provision of telecommunication infrastructure and related services; and Others comprise investment holding entities, financing entities and other operating companies providing other services including digital business and fibre optic transmission.
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