XKLS:7108's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 51.49% of 872
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.535
vs XKLS:7108: 26.75
Perdana Petroleum Bhd had a gross margin of -11.14% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Perdana Petroleum Bhd was 0.00% per year.
Perdana Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:7108) 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
Perdana Petroleum Bhd had a gross margin of -11.14% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Perdana Petroleum Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Perdana Petroleum Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perdana Petroleum 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:7108 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Perdana Petroleum 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.
Perdana Petroleum Bhd Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Perdana Petroleum Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perdana Petroleum 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.
Perdana Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:7108) has a Gross Margin % of -11.14% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Perdana Petroleum Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Perdana Petroleum Bhd ranks #423 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Perdana Petroleum Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Perdana Petroleum Bhd's current Gross Margin % is -11.14%. Based on the distribution chart, Perdana Petroleum Bhd ranks #423 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Perdana Petroleum Bhd has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perdana Petroleum Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Perdana Petroleum Bhd ranks #423 out of 872 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Perdana Petroleum Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.54. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.54, based on 872 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. 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 Perdana Petroleum Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perdana Petroleum Bhd's current Gross Margin % is -11.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perdana Petroleum Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perdana Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:7108) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.17 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -11.14%. Perdana Petroleum Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Perdana Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:7108), the current Gross Margin % is -11.14% 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 Perdana Petroleum Bhd (XKLS:7108) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perdana Petroleum Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.17 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.20.
GuruFocus considers Perdana Petroleum Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7108:
Gross Margin %: -11.14%
GF Value™: RM0.20 vs. price of RM0.17 (15% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7108 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perdana Petroleum Bhd is a Malaysia-based company that engages in the provision of offshore marine support services for the upstream oil and gas industry in the domestic and regional markets. The company operates through only one segment: Marine offshore support services. The Marine offshore support services segment is engaged in the provision of vessels for the upstream oil and gas industry, ranging from towing, mooring, and anchoring of non-self-propelled marine vessels, and transportation of drilling equipment, production chemicals, and project materials to engineering and workshop facilities onboard. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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