Taliworks BhdXKLS:8524 78 Gross Margin % is 30.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 34.34. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8524 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 235 Waste Management companies, Taliworks Bhd ranks better than 61.28% on this metric.
Taliworks Corp Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taliworks Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8524'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.26 Med: 34.34 Max: 40.27
Current: 32.05
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Taliworks Bhd was 40.27%. The lowest was 25.26%. And the median was 34.34%.
XKLS:8524's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 61.28% of 235
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 27.2
vs XKLS:8524: 32.05
Taliworks Bhd had a gross margin of 30.86% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Taliworks Bhd was -4.00% per year.
Taliworks Bhd (XKLS:8524) 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
Taliworks Bhd had a gross margin of 30.86% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Taliworks Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Taliworks Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taliworks 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:8524 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Taliworks 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.
Taliworks Bhd Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Taliworks Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taliworks 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.
Taliworks Bhd (XKLS:8524) has a Gross Margin % of 30.86% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Taliworks Bhd and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 34.34. Over the past decade, Taliworks Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.26 to 40.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Taliworks Bhd ranks #91 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Taliworks Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Taliworks Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 30.86% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 34.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.26 to a high of 40.27. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. Taliworks Bhd's value of 30.86% is 13.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taliworks Bhd ranks #91 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taliworks Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taliworks Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Taliworks Bhd ranks #91 out of 235 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Taliworks Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. Taliworks Bhd's value of 30.86% is 13.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Taliworks Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.26 to 40.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.34 vs. the industry median of 27.20, Taliworks 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.20, based on 235 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. Taliworks Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 30.86% is 13.5% 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 Taliworks Bhd and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taliworks Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 30.86%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 34.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taliworks Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taliworks Bhd (XKLS:8524) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.05, compared to a current price of RM0.36 — trading 65.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.86%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 34.34 and 13.5% above the Waste Management industry median of 27.20. Taliworks Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 Taliworks Bhd (XKLS:8524), the current Gross Margin % is 30.86% 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 Taliworks Bhd (XKLS:8524) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taliworks Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.36 is trading 65.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.05.
GuruFocus considers Taliworks Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8524:
Gross Margin %: 30.86% (10% below median its 10-year median of 34.34)
GF Value™: RM1.05 vs. price of RM0.36 (65.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.5% above the Waste Management median (#91 of 235)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8524 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taliworks Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following segments: Water, Waste management, Construction, Toll highway, Renewables, and others. Maximum revenue is generated from the Waste management segment, which includes solid waste collection, public cleansing management, and other related activities. Its Water segment includes management, operations, and maintenance of water treatment plants and water distribution systems. The Construction segment is engaged in the provision of contracting, project, and management services relating to construction contracts. The Toll highway segment includes operations and maintenance of toll highways. The Renewables segment includes business development of solar and other renewable energy projects.
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