Metronic Global BhdXKLS:0043 Gross Margin % is 20.22% as of Jan. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 33.45. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,680 Software companies, Metronic Global Bhd ranks worse than 94.22% on this metric.
Metronic Global Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metronic Global Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0043'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86 Med: 33.45 Max: 44.32
Current: 5.52
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Metronic Global Bhd was 44.32%. The lowest was 0.86%. And the median was 33.45%.
XKLS:0043's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 94.22% of 2680
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45
vs XKLS:0043: 5.52
Metronic Global Bhd had a gross margin of 20.22% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Metronic Global Bhd was -44.00% per year.
Metronic Global Bhd (XKLS:0043) 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
Metronic Global Bhd had a gross margin of 20.22% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Metronic Global Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Metronic Global Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metronic Global 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:0043 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Metronic Global 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.
Metronic Global Bhd Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Metronic Global Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metronic Global 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.
Metronic Global Bhd (XKLS:0043) has a Gross Margin % of 20.22% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Metronic Global Bhd and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 33.45. Over the past decade, Metronic Global Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.86 to 44.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Metronic Global Bhd ranks #2525 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 94.2%.
Is Metronic Global Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Metronic Global Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 20.22% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 33.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 44.32. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Metronic Global Bhd's value of 20.22% is 50% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metronic Global Bhd ranks #2525 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Metronic Global Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Metronic Global Bhd ranks #2525 out of 2680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Metronic Global Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Metronic Global Bhd's value of 20.22% is 50% below this benchmark. Historically, Metronic Global Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.86 to 44.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.45 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Metronic Global 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.45, based on 2,680 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. Metronic Global Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 20.22% is 50% 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 Metronic Global Bhd and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metronic Global Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 20.22%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 33.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metronic Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Metronic Global Bhd (XKLS:0043) has a current Gross Margin % of 20.22%. The current Gross Margin % is 20.22%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 33.45 and 50% below the Software industry median of 40.45. 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 Metronic Global Bhd (XKLS:0043), the current Gross Margin % is 20.22% as of Jan. 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.
Metronic Global Bhd is opertes in engineering services industry. Its is specializes in design, supply, install, testing and commissioning, and service and maintenance of Integrated Building Management System (IBMS), Building Management System (BMS), Energy Management System (EMS), Security System (Card Access, CCTV System, Guard Tour and Car Parking System), Information and Communication Technology System (ICT), Extra Low Voltage System (ELV) and Integrated Security Management System (''ISMS''). The Group's geographical segments are divided into two categories: Malaysia and Overseas. key revenue is generated from Malaysia.
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