Perak BhdXKLS:8346 40 Gross Margin % is 49.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 56.85. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8346 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 980 Transportation companies, Perak Bhd ranks better than 88.98% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Perak Bhd's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM30.1 Mil. Perak Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM61.1 Mil. Therefore, Perak Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.30%.
Warning Sign:
Perak Corp Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perak Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8346'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53 Med: 56.85 Max: 63.29
Current: 53
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Perak Bhd was 63.29%. The lowest was 53.00%. And the median was 56.85%.
XKLS:8346's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.98% of 980
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.4
vs XKLS:8346: 53.00
Perak Bhd had a gross margin of 49.30% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Perak Bhd was -1.30% per year.
Perak Bhd (XKLS:8346) 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
Perak Bhd had a gross margin of 49.30% 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.
Perak Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Perak Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perak 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 Marine Shipping subindustry, Perak 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.
Perak Bhd Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Perak Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perak 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.
Perak Bhd (XKLS:8346) has a Gross Margin % of 49.30% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Perak Bhd and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 56.85. Over the past decade, Perak Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.00 to 63.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Perak Bhd ranks #108 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is Perak Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Perak Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 49.30% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 56.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.00 to a high of 63.29. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Perak Bhd's value of 49.30% is 141.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perak Bhd ranks #108 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Perak Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perak Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Perak Bhd ranks #108 out of 980 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Perak Bhd in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Perak Bhd's value of 49.30% is 141.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Perak Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.00 to 63.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.85 vs. the industry median of 20.40, Perak 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.40, based on 980 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. Perak Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 49.30% is 141.7% 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 Perak Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perak Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 49.30%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 56.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perak Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perak Bhd (XKLS:8346) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.47, compared to a current price of RM0.49 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.30%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 56.85 and 141.7% above the Transportation industry median of 20.40. Perak Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 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 Perak Bhd (XKLS:8346), the current Gross Margin % is 49.30% 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 Perak Bhd (XKLS:8346) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perak Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.49 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.47.
GuruFocus considers Perak Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8346:
Gross Margin %: 49.30% (13% below median its 10-year median of 56.85)
GF Value™: RM0.47 vs. price of RM0.49 (3.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 141.7% above the Transportation median (#108 of 980)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8346 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perak Corp Bhd a diversified company operating in the business of ports and logistics, property development, hospitality and tourism, and management services. Its segments include Ports and logistics; Property development; Hospitality and tourism; and Management services. It derives majority of the revenue from the Ports and logistics segment that provides an integrated port service, inclusive of tuggage, pilotage, berthing, stevedorage, cargo handling, storage and ancillary services; and also operates and manages Lekir Bulk Terminal, a dedicated terminal to handle coal for Janakuasa Sultan Azlan Shah in Sri Manjung, Perak.
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