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YKGISGX:YK9 59 Gross Margin % is 50.43% as of Jun. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 44.88. GuruFocus rates SGX:YK9 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 354 Restaurants companies, YKGI ranks better than 58.76% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. YKGI's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was S$19.31 Mil. YKGI's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was S$38.30 Mil. Therefore, YKGI's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 50.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for YKGI's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:YK9'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.42 Med: 44.88 Max: 50.64
Current: 50.64
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of YKGI was 50.64%. The lowest was 43.42%. And the median was 44.88%.
SGX:YK9's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 58.76% of 354
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.575
vs SGX:YK9: 50.64
YKGI had a gross margin of 50.43% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for YKGI was -0.80% per year.
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
YKGI had a gross margin of 50.43% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
YKGI Gross Margin % Related Terms
YKGI Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for YKGI'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.
SGX:YK9 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, YKGI'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.
YKGI Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, YKGI's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YKGI'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.
YKGI (SGX:YK9) has a Gross Margin % of 50.43% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on YKGI and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 44.88. Over the past decade, YKGI's Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.42 to 50.64. According to the industry distribution chart, YKGI ranks #146 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 41.2%.
Is YKGI's Gross Margin % too high?
YKGI's current Gross Margin % of 50.43% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 44.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.42 to a high of 50.64. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.58. YKGI's value of 50.43% is 10.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YKGI ranks #146 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, YKGI has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YKGI's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, YKGI ranks #146 out of 354 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts YKGI in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.58. YKGI's value of 50.43% is 10.7% above this benchmark. Historically, YKGI's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.42 to 50.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.88 vs. the industry median of 45.58, YKGI 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.58, based on 354 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. YKGI's current Gross Margin % of 50.43% is 10.7% 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 YKGI and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YKGI's current Gross Margin % is 50.43%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 44.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YKGI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YKGI (SGX:YK9) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.14, compared to a current price of S$0.12 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.43%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 44.88 and 10.7% above the Restaurants industry median of 45.58. YKGI'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 YKGI (SGX:YK9), the current Gross Margin % is 50.43% as of Jun. 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 YKGI (SGX:YK9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YKGI stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.12 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.14.
GuruFocus considers YKGI to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:YK9:
Gross Margin %: 50.43% (12% above median its 10-year median of 44.88)
GF Value™: S$0.14 vs. price of S$0.12 (14.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.7% above the Restaurants median (#146 of 354)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:YK9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YKGI Ltd is engaged in the food and beverage business. It owns and operates a diverse portfolio of non-Halal and Halal brands, including Yew Kee Duck Rice, XO Minced Meat Noodles, My Kampung Chicken Rice, PastaGo, and Victoria Bakery. The company's principal business activities are food and beverage operations, food court business, and franchising and sub-franchising. The operations are based in Singapore. It generates the majority of its revenue from the food and beverage operations.
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