YTL BhdYTLCF 53 Gross Margin % is 28.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 25.50. GuruFocus rates YTLCF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, YTL Bhd ranks worse than 53.99% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. YTL Bhd's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $537 Mil. YTL Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,916 Mil. Therefore, YTL Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for YTL Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
YTLCF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.94 Med: 25.5 Max: 52.41
Current: 29.04
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of YTL Bhd was 52.41%. The lowest was 14.94%. And the median was 25.50%.
YTLCF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.99% of 489
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.88
vs YTLCF: 29.04
YTL Bhd had a gross margin of 28.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for YTL Bhd was 12.40% per year.
YTL Bhd (OTCPK:YTLCF) 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
YTL Bhd had a gross margin of 28.03% 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.
YTL Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
YTL Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for YTL 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.
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, YTL 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.
YTL Bhd Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, YTL Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YTL 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.
YTL Bhd (YTLCF) has a Gross Margin % of 28.03% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on YTL Bhd and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 25.50. Over the past decade, YTL Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.94 to 52.41. According to the industry distribution chart, YTL Bhd ranks #264 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is YTL Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
YTL Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 28.03% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 25.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.94 to a high of 52.41. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. YTL Bhd's value of 28.03% is 9.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YTL Bhd ranks #264 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, YTL Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YTL Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, YTL Bhd ranks #264 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This places YTL Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. YTL Bhd's value of 28.03% is 9.2% below this benchmark. Historically, YTL Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.94 to 52.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.50 vs. the industry median of 30.88, YTL 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.88, based on 489 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. YTL Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 28.03% is 9.2% 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 YTL Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YTL Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 28.03%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 25.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YTL Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Bhd (YTLCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.56, compared to a current price of $0.52 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.03%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 25.50 and 9.2% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.88. YTL Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 YTL Bhd (YTLCF), the current Gross Margin % is 28.03% 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 YTL Bhd (YTLCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.52 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.56.
GuruFocus considers YTL Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for YTLCF:
Gross Margin %: 28.03% (10% above median its 10-year median of 25.50)
GF Value™: $0.56 vs. price of $0.52 (6.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.2% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#264 of 489)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YTLCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YTL Corp Bhd is an integrated infrastructure developer with operations in Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Australia, China, Finland, France, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, the Netherlands, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. It is an investment holding and management company with segments including Utilities, Cement & Building Materials Industry, Property Investment & Development, Hotel Operations, and Management Services, construtions and others. The company generates majority of its revenue from the Utilities segment. Its geographic focus is Malaysia, the UK, Singapore, and other countries.
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