Sime Darby Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sime Darby Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sime Darby Bhd was 17.92%. The lowest was 15.18%. And the median was 16.71%.
SMEBF's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 19.84 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Sime Darby Bhd had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sime Darby Bhd was -2.20% per year.
Sime Darby Bhd (OTCPK:SMEBF) 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
Sime Darby Bhd had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
Sime Darby Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sime Darby Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sime Darby 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 Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Sime Darby 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.
Sime Darby Bhd Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sime Darby Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sime Darby 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.
Sime Darby Bhd (SMEBF) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sime Darby Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, Sime Darby Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.18 to 17.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Sime Darby Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is Sime Darby Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Sime Darby Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.18 to a high of 17.92. Based on the distribution chart, Sime Darby Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sime Darby Bhd has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sime Darby Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sime Darby Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1313 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sime Darby Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Historically, Sime Darby Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.18 to 17.92 over the past decade. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,313 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. 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 Sime Darby Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sime Darby Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sime Darby Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Sime Darby Bhd (SMEBF) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.61, compared to a current price of $0.56 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Sime Darby Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 10 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 Sime Darby Bhd (SMEBF), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Sime Darby Bhd (SMEBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sime Darby Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.56 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.61.
Key valuation signals for SMEBF:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $0.61 vs. price of $0.56 (8.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMEBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sime Darby Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. It organizes itself into four segments, based on business type: motors, industrial, UMW, Corporate, and others. Its industrial segment, the majority revenue-generating segment, offers sales, rentals, and servicing of equipment, while the motors segment focuses on vehicle assembly, distribution, and related after-sales services. The company operates principally in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly Malaysia, with additional presence in markets in several countries through its subsidiaries and regional operations. Its business model emphasizes expanding its footprint in key sectors and leveraging established brands to capture growth across multiple geographic markets.
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