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DPS Resources BhdXKLS:7198 40 Gross Margin % is 17.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 16.49. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7198 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 515 Conglomerates companies, DPS Resources Bhd ranks worse than 65.44% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DPS Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7198'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.29 Med: 16.49 Max: 29.15
Current: 19.77
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of DPS Resources Bhd was 29.15%. The lowest was 5.29%. And the median was 16.49%.
XKLS:7198's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.44% of 515
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.98
vs XKLS:7198: 19.77
DPS Resources Bhd had a gross margin of 17.11% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for DPS Resources Bhd was 13.40% per year.
DPS Resources Bhd (XKLS:7198) 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
DPS Resources Bhd had a gross margin of 17.11% 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.
DPS Resources Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
DPS Resources Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DPS Resources 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, DPS Resources 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.
DPS Resources Bhd Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, DPS Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DPS Resources 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.
DPS Resources Bhd (XKLS:7198) has a Gross Margin % of 17.11% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DPS Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.49. Over the past decade, DPS Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.29 to 29.15. According to the industry distribution chart, DPS Resources Bhd ranks #337 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is DPS Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
DPS Resources Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 17.11% is near median its 10-year median of 16.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.29 to a high of 29.15. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. DPS Resources Bhd's value of 17.11% is 34.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DPS Resources Bhd ranks #337 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DPS Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DPS Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, DPS Resources Bhd ranks #337 out of 515 companies for Gross Margin %. This places DPS Resources Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. DPS Resources Bhd's value of 17.11% is 34.1% below this benchmark. Historically, DPS Resources Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.29 to 29.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.49 vs. the industry median of 25.98, DPS Resources 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.98, based on 515 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. DPS Resources Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 17.11% is 34.1% 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 DPS Resources Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DPS Resources Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 17.11%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DPS Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DPS Resources Bhd (XKLS:7198) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.42, compared to a current price of RM0.52 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.11%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.49 and 34.1% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.98. DPS Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 DPS Resources Bhd (XKLS:7198), the current Gross Margin % is 17.11% 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 DPS Resources Bhd (XKLS:7198) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DPS Resources Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.52 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.42.
GuruFocus considers DPS Resources Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7198:
Gross Margin %: 17.11% (near median its 10-year median of 16.49)
GF Value™: RM0.42 vs. price of RM0.52 (23.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.1% below the Conglomerates median (#337 of 515)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7198 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DPS Resources Bhd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes Investment holding; Manufacturing and Trading; Property development services; Construction services, Rental income, and Real estate. It generates maximum revenue from the manufacturing and trading segment. The manufacturing and trading segment is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of furniture and roof trusses, and the provision of kiln-drying services. Its Property development services carry on the business of real property and housing development-related services. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in the Asia Pacific, the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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