Artroniq BhdXKLS:0038 33 Gross Margin % is 5.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 5.24. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0038 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Artroniq Bhd ranks worse than 54.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Artroniq Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0038'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.37 Med: 5.24 Max: 24.41
Current: 22.87
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Artroniq Bhd was 24.41%. The lowest was 2.37%. And the median was 5.24%.
XKLS:0038's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 54.3% of 2453
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52
vs XKLS:0038: 22.87
Artroniq Bhd had a gross margin of 5.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Artroniq Bhd was 40.50% per year.
Artroniq Bhd (XKLS:0038) 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
Artroniq Bhd had a gross margin of 5.31% 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.
Artroniq Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Artroniq Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Artroniq 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:0038 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Artroniq 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.
Artroniq Bhd Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Artroniq Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Artroniq 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.
Artroniq Bhd (XKLS:0038) has a Gross Margin % of 5.31% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Artroniq Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.24. Over the past decade, Artroniq Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.37 to 24.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Artroniq Bhd ranks #1332 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is Artroniq Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Artroniq Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 5.31% is near median its 10-year median of 5.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.37 to a high of 24.41. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Artroniq Bhd's value of 5.31% is 78.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Artroniq Bhd ranks #1332 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Artroniq Bhd has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Artroniq Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Artroniq Bhd ranks #1332 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Artroniq Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Artroniq Bhd's value of 5.31% is 78.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Artroniq Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.37 to 24.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.24 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Artroniq 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 24.52, based on 2,453 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. Artroniq Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 5.31% is 78.3% 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 Artroniq Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Artroniq Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 5.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Artroniq Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artroniq Bhd (XKLS:0038) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.05, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 160% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 5.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.24 and 78.3% below the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Artroniq Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 2 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 Artroniq Bhd (XKLS:0038), the current Gross Margin % is 5.31% 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 Artroniq Bhd (XKLS:0038) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artroniq Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 160% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.05.
GuruFocus considers Artroniq Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0038:
Gross Margin %: 5.31% (near median its 10-year median of 5.24)
GF Value™: RM0.05 vs. price of RM0.13 (160% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.3% below the Hardware median (#1332 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0038 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Artroniq Bhd is an investment holding company. It operates in five segments: Trading of information and communication technology (ICT) products; ICT-related services; Management services; and Semiconductor. It generates maximum revenue from the Trading of ICT products. The company operates in Malaysia, Asia, the Middle East, America, and others.
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