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SEG International BhdXKLS:9792 -1.55%47 Gross Margin % is 57.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 64.89. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9792 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 242 Education companies, SEG International Bhd ranks better than 71.9% on this metric.
XKLS:9792's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 71.9% of 242
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 48.105
vs XKLS:9792: 59.79
SEG International Bhd had a gross margin of 57.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SEG International Bhd was -2.90% per year.
SEG International Bhd (XKLS:9792) 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
SEG International Bhd had a gross margin of 57.85% 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.
SEG International Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
SEG International Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SEG International 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:9792 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, SEG International 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.
SEG International Bhd Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SEG International Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SEG International 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.
SEG International Bhd (XKLS:9792) has a Gross Margin % of 57.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SEG International Bhd and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 64.89. Over the past decade, SEG International Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.41 to 69.17. According to the industry distribution chart, SEG International Bhd ranks #68 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is SEG International Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
SEG International Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 57.85% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 64.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.41 to a high of 69.17. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. SEG International Bhd's value of 57.85% is 20.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SEG International Bhd ranks #68 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SEG International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SEG International Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, SEG International Bhd ranks #68 out of 242 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts SEG International Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. SEG International Bhd's value of 57.85% is 20.3% above this benchmark. Historically, SEG International Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.41 to 69.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.89 vs. the industry median of 48.11, SEG International 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 Education company?
The median Gross Margin % among Education companies is 48.11, based on 242 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. SEG International Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 57.85% is 20.3% 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 SEG International Bhd and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SEG International Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 57.85%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 64.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SEG International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SEG International Bhd (XKLS:9792) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.65, compared to a current price of RM0.64 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 57.85%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 64.89 and 20.3% above the Education industry median of 48.11. SEG International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 7 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 SEG International Bhd (XKLS:9792), the current Gross Margin % is 57.85% 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 SEG International Bhd (XKLS:9792) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SEG International Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.64 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.65.
GuruFocus considers SEG International Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9792:
Gross Margin %: 57.85% (11% below median its 10-year median of 64.89)
GF Value™: RM0.65 vs. price of RM0.64 (2.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.3% above the Education median (#68 of 242)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9792 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SEG International Bhd is engaged in the businesses of investment holding and provision of management consultancy services, property management, rental of premises, business advisory services, and educational and training services. Along with its subsidiaries, it is principally engaged in one segment, the provision of educational activities. The Group operates across higher education and K-12 segments, offering tertiary education and professional qualifications in Malaysia. It provides educational courses across different fields such as accounting and finance, health sciences, law, medicine, music, business, engineering, psychology, information technology, etc., through its university campuses, as well as online platforms. Geographically, the Group operates solely in Malaysia.
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