Willowglen MSC BhdXKLS:0008 50 Gross Margin % is 21.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 28.88. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0008 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,449 Hardware companies, Willowglen MSC Bhd ranks worse than 58.76% on this metric.
Willowglen MSC Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Willowglen MSC Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0008'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.87 Med: 28.88 Max: 34.6
Current: 20.87
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Willowglen MSC Bhd was 34.60%. The lowest was 20.87%. And the median was 28.88%.
XKLS:0008's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 58.76% of 2449
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.5
vs XKLS:0008: 20.87
Willowglen MSC Bhd had a gross margin of 21.96% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Willowglen MSC Bhd was -5.50% per year.
Willowglen MSC Bhd (XKLS:0008) 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
Willowglen MSC Bhd had a gross margin of 21.96% 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.
Willowglen MSC Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Willowglen MSC Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Willowglen MSC 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:0008 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Willowglen MSC 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.
Willowglen MSC Bhd Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Willowglen MSC Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Willowglen MSC 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.
Willowglen MSC Bhd (XKLS:0008) has a Gross Margin % of 21.96% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Willowglen MSC Bhd and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 28.88. Over the past decade, Willowglen MSC Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.87 to 34.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Willowglen MSC Bhd ranks #1439 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is Willowglen MSC Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Willowglen MSC Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 21.96% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 28.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.87 to a high of 34.60. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Willowglen MSC Bhd's value of 21.96% is 10.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Willowglen MSC Bhd ranks #1439 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Willowglen MSC Bhd has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Willowglen MSC Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Willowglen MSC Bhd ranks #1439 out of 2449 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Willowglen MSC Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Willowglen MSC Bhd's value of 21.96% is 10.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Willowglen MSC Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.87 to 34.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.88 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Willowglen MSC 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 a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 2,449 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. Willowglen MSC Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 21.96% is 10.4% 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 Willowglen MSC Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willowglen MSC Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 21.96%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 28.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Willowglen MSC Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willowglen MSC Bhd (XKLS:0008) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.33, compared to a current price of RM0.30 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.96%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 28.88 and 10.4% below the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Willowglen MSC Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Willowglen MSC Bhd (XKLS:0008), the current Gross Margin % is 21.96% 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 Willowglen MSC Bhd (XKLS:0008) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willowglen MSC Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.30 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.33.
GuruFocus considers Willowglen MSC Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0008:
Gross Margin %: 21.96% (24% below median its 10-year median of 28.88)
GF Value™: RM0.33 vs. price of RM0.30 (10.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.4% below the Hardware median (#1439 of 2449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Willowglen MSC Bhd is principally engaged in the research, development, and supply of computer-based control systems. The activities of the company include sales, implementation and maintenance of computer-based control systems, computer system integration activities and installation of building automation systems for remote monitoring, investment holding and design, supply consultancy, installation, engineering services and maintenance of computer hardware and software. The Singapore geographical segment generates maximum revenue for the company which designs, supplies, engineers, implementation and maintenance computer-based control systems.
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