Prestar Resources BhdXKLS:9873 45 Gross Margin % is 14.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 11.81. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9873 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 594 Steel companies, Prestar Resources Bhd ranks better than 55.39% on this metric.
XKLS:9873's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 55.39% of 594
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.61
vs XKLS:9873: 14.68
Prestar Resources Bhd had a gross margin of 14.38% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Prestar Resources Bhd was -3.70% per year.
Prestar Resources Bhd (XKLS:9873) 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
Prestar Resources Bhd had a gross margin of 14.38% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Prestar Resources Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Prestar Resources Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prestar Resources 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:9873 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Prestar Resources 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.
Prestar Resources Bhd Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Prestar Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prestar Resources 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.
Prestar Resources Bhd (XKLS:9873) has a Gross Margin % of 14.38% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Prestar Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 11.81. Over the past decade, Prestar Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.24 to 24.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Prestar Resources Bhd ranks #265 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 44.6%.
Is Prestar Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Prestar Resources Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 14.38% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 11.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.24 to a high of 24.56. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. Prestar Resources Bhd's value of 14.38% is 14% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prestar Resources Bhd ranks #265 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Prestar Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prestar Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Prestar Resources Bhd ranks #265 out of 594 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Prestar Resources Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. Prestar Resources Bhd's value of 14.38% is 14% above this benchmark. Historically, Prestar Resources Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.24 to 24.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.81 vs. the industry median of 12.61, Prestar Resources 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.61, based on 594 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. Prestar Resources Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 14.38% is 14% 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 Prestar Resources Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prestar Resources Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 14.38%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 11.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prestar Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prestar Resources Bhd (XKLS:9873) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.35, compared to a current price of RM0.30 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.38%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 11.81 and 14% above the Steel industry median of 12.61. Prestar Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 5 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 Prestar Resources Bhd (XKLS:9873), the current Gross Margin % is 14.38% 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 Prestar Resources Bhd (XKLS:9873) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prestar Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.30 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.35.
GuruFocus considers Prestar Resources Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9873:
Gross Margin %: 14.38% (22% above median its 10-year median of 11.81)
GF Value™: RM0.35 vs. price of RM0.30 (15.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14% above the Steel median (#265 of 594)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9873 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prestar Resources Bhd is principally an investment holding company with subsidiary and associate companies mainly engaged in the steel-processing and steel-products manufacturing activities with factories in Selangor and Penang, Malaysia. The Group mainly offers steel pipes and tubes, hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel sheets, guardrails, material handling equipment, pallet racking systems, wheelbarrows, hand trucks, and other steel-related products. Its reportable segments are: Investment, Trading, and Manufacturing. The majority of the Group's revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment, which manufactures steel-related products. Geographically, it mainly operates in Malaysia.
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