Seni Jaya BhdXKLS:9431 +0.95%59 Gross Margin % is 35.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 39.87. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9431 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 944 Media - Diversified companies, Seni Jaya Bhd ranks better than 54.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seni Jaya Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9431'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.25 Med: 39.87 Max: 56.45
Current: 41.44
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Seni Jaya Bhd was 56.45%. The lowest was 11.25%. And the median was 39.87%.
XKLS:9431's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 54.13% of 944
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs XKLS:9431: 41.44
Seni Jaya Bhd had a gross margin of 35.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Seni Jaya Bhd was 6.70% per year.
Seni Jaya Bhd (XKLS:9431) 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
Seni Jaya Bhd had a gross margin of 35.13% 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.
Seni Jaya Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Seni Jaya Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seni Jaya 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:9431 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Seni Jaya 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.
Seni Jaya Bhd Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Seni Jaya Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seni Jaya 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.
Seni Jaya Bhd (XKLS:9431) has a Gross Margin % of 35.13% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Seni Jaya Bhd and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 39.87. Over the past decade, Seni Jaya Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.25 to 56.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Seni Jaya Bhd ranks #433 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is Seni Jaya Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Seni Jaya Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 35.13% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 39.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.25 to a high of 56.45. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Seni Jaya Bhd's value of 35.13% is 9.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seni Jaya Bhd ranks #433 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Seni Jaya Bhd has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seni Jaya Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Seni Jaya Bhd ranks #433 out of 944 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Seni Jaya Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Seni Jaya Bhd's value of 35.13% is 9.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Seni Jaya Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.25 to 56.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.87 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Seni Jaya 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.99, based on 944 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. Seni Jaya Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 35.13% is 9.9% 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 Seni Jaya Bhd and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seni Jaya Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 35.13%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 39.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seni Jaya Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seni Jaya Bhd (XKLS:9431) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.56, compared to a current price of RM0.53 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.13%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 39.87 and 9.9% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Seni Jaya Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Seni Jaya Bhd (XKLS:9431), the current Gross Margin % is 35.13% 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 Seni Jaya Bhd (XKLS:9431) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seni Jaya Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.53 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.56.
GuruFocus considers Seni Jaya Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9431:
Gross Margin %: 35.13% (12% below median its 10-year median of 39.87)
GF Value™: RM0.56 vs. price of RM0.53 (5.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.9% below the Media - Diversified median (#433 of 944)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9431 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seni Jaya Corp Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in the provision of management services. Through its subsidiaries, the firm is engaged in the supply of advertising materials and provision of media services for outdoor advertising; provision of production and media advertising, events and promotion services, and provision of production and media advertising, events, and promotion services. The company operates in Malaysia.
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