Handal Energy BhdXKLS:7253 Gross Margin % is 66.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 99% above its 10-year median of 33.59. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Oil & Gas companies, Handal Energy Bhd ranks better than 78.94% on this metric.
Handal Energy Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -16.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Handal Energy Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7253'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.25 Med: 33.59 Max: 49.67
Current: 49.67
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Handal Energy Bhd was 49.67%. The lowest was 12.25%. And the median was 33.59%.
XKLS:7253's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 78.94% of 869
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.78
vs XKLS:7253: 49.67
Handal Energy Bhd had a gross margin of 66.87% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Handal Energy Bhd was -16.30% per year.
Handal Energy Bhd (XKLS:7253) 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
Handal Energy Bhd had a gross margin of 66.87% 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.
Handal Energy Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Handal Energy Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Handal Energy 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:7253 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Handal Energy 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.
Handal Energy Bhd Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Handal Energy Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Handal Energy 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.
Handal Energy Bhd (XKLS:7253) has a Gross Margin % of 66.87% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Handal Energy Bhd and its competitors. This is 99% above median its historical median of 33.59. Over the past decade, Handal Energy Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.25 to 49.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Handal Energy Bhd ranks #183 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Handal Energy Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Handal Energy Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 66.87% is 99% above median its 10-year median of 33.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.25 to a high of 49.67. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.78. Handal Energy Bhd's value of 66.87% is 159.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Handal Energy Bhd ranks #183 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Handal Energy Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Handal Energy Bhd ranks #183 out of 869 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Handal Energy Bhd in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.78. Handal Energy Bhd's value of 66.87% is 159.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Handal Energy Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.25 to 49.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.59 vs. the industry median of 25.78, Handal Energy 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.78, based on 869 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. Handal Energy Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 66.87% is 159.4% 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 Handal Energy Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Handal Energy Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 66.87%, which is 99% above median its own 10-year median of 33.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Handal Energy Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Handal Energy Bhd (XKLS:7253) has a current Gross Margin % of 66.87%. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.04, compared to a current price of RM0.01 — trading 75% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 66.87%, which is 99% above median its 10-year median of 33.59 and 159.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.78. 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 Handal Energy Bhd (XKLS:7253), the current Gross Margin % is 66.87% 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.
Handal Energy Bhd provides integrated crane services in Malaysia. The company's operating segment includes Investment holding; Integrated, maintenance, repair and overhaul services; and other segments. It generates maximum revenue from the Integrated, maintenance, repair and overhaul services segment. Geographically, it operates only in Malaysia.
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