Karyon Industries BhdXKLS:0054 +3.57%51 Gross Margin % is 16.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 14.28. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0054 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,556 Chemicals companies, Karyon Industries Bhd ranks worse than 66.65% on this metric.
XKLS:0054's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 66.65% of 1556
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.465
vs XKLS:0054: 17.15
Karyon Industries Bhd had a gross margin of 16.80% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Karyon Industries Bhd was 4.20% per year.
Karyon Industries Bhd (XKLS:0054) 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
Karyon Industries Bhd had a gross margin of 16.80% 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.
Karyon Industries Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Karyon Industries Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karyon Industries 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:0054 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Karyon Industries 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.
Karyon Industries Bhd Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Karyon Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karyon Industries 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.
Karyon Industries Bhd (XKLS:0054) has a Gross Margin % of 16.80% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Karyon Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 14.28. Over the past decade, Karyon Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.89 to 17.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Karyon Industries Bhd ranks #1037 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 66.6%.
Is Karyon Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Karyon Industries Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 16.80% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 14.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.89 to a high of 17.15. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. Karyon Industries Bhd's value of 16.80% is 28.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karyon Industries Bhd ranks #1037 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Karyon Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karyon Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Karyon Industries Bhd ranks #1037 out of 1556 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Karyon Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. Karyon Industries Bhd's value of 16.80% is 28.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Karyon Industries Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.89 to 17.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.28 vs. the industry median of 23.47, Karyon Industries 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.47, based on 1,556 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. Karyon Industries Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 16.80% is 28.4% 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 Karyon Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karyon Industries Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 16.80%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 14.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karyon Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karyon Industries Bhd (XKLS:0054) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.15, compared to a current price of RM0.15 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.80%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 14.28 and 28.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.47. Karyon Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Karyon Industries Bhd (XKLS:0054), the current Gross Margin % is 16.80% 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 Karyon Industries Bhd (XKLS:0054) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karyon Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.15 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.15.
GuruFocus considers Karyon Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0054:
Gross Margin %: 16.80% (18% above median its 10-year median of 14.28)
GF Value™: RM0.15 vs. price of RM0.15 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.4% below the Chemicals median (#1037 of 1556)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0054 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karyon Industries Bhd is a Malaysian company engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading polymeric products. The segments of the company include the Investment holding division, and Manufacturing and trading of polymeric products that involve the manufacturing and trading of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) compound, plastic additives, and industrial chemical products; and Others. The company derives the majority of its revenue from its manufacturing of polymeric products segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by other parts of Asia and other markets.
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