Ideal Capital BhdXKLS:9687 89 Gross Margin % is 45.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 26.47. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9687 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.39 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,643 Real Estate companies, Ideal Capital Bhd ranks worse than 55.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ideal Capital Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9687'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.3 Med: 26.47 Max: 32.46
Current: 32.46
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ideal Capital Bhd was 32.46%. The lowest was 21.30%. And the median was 26.47%.
XKLS:9687's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 55.75% of 1643
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.95
vs XKLS:9687: 32.46
Ideal Capital Bhd had a gross margin of 45.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ideal Capital Bhd was 6.00% per year.
Ideal Capital Bhd (XKLS:9687) 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
Ideal Capital Bhd had a gross margin of 45.61% 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.
Ideal Capital Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ideal Capital Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ideal Capital 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.
Ideal Capital Bhd Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Ideal Capital 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.
Ideal Capital Bhd Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Ideal Capital Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ideal Capital 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.
Ideal Capital Bhd (XKLS:9687) has a Gross Margin % of 45.61% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ideal Capital Bhd and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 26.47. Over the past decade, Ideal Capital Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.30 to 32.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Ideal Capital Bhd ranks #916 out of 1643 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is Ideal Capital Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Ideal Capital Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 45.61% is 72% above median its 10-year median of 26.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.30 to a high of 32.46. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.95. Ideal Capital Bhd's value of 45.61% is 23.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ideal Capital Bhd ranks #916 out of 1643 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ideal Capital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ideal Capital Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Ideal Capital Bhd ranks #916 out of 1643 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ideal Capital Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.95. Ideal Capital Bhd's value of 45.61% is 23.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ideal Capital Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.30 to 32.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.47 vs. the industry median of 36.95, Ideal Capital 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.95, based on 1,643 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. Ideal Capital Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 45.61% is 23.4% 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 Ideal Capital Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ideal Capital Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 45.61%, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 26.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ideal Capital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ideal Capital Bhd (XKLS:9687) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.39, compared to a current price of RM3.72 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.61%, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 26.47 and 23.4% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.95. Ideal Capital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 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 Ideal Capital Bhd (XKLS:9687), the current Gross Margin % is 45.61% 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 Ideal Capital Bhd (XKLS:9687) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ideal Capital Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM3.72 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.39.
GuruFocus considers Ideal Capital Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9687:
Gross Margin %: 45.61% (72% above median its 10-year median of 26.47)
GF Value™: RM5.39 vs. price of RM3.72 (31% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.4% above the Real Estate median (#916 of 1643)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9687 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ideal Capital Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company engaged in the trading of heavy machinery and spare parts, and property development activities. The group has three reportable segments namely, the Trading segment which includes trading of heavy machinery and spare parts, the Property development segment which relates to property development activities, and Project investment and project management engaged in rental income and property management services. The company operates in Malaysia and generates the majority of its revenue from the Property development segment.
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