Sersol BhdXKLS:0055 +14.29% Gross Margin % is 38.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 25.42. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Sersol Bhd ranks better than 77.05% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sersol Bhd's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.92 Mil. Sersol Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.35 Mil. Therefore, Sersol Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sersol Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0055'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.72 Med: 25.42 Max: 36.02
Current: 36.02
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sersol Bhd was 36.02%. The lowest was 18.72%. And the median was 25.42%.
XKLS:0055's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 77.05% of 1560
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.36
vs XKLS:0055: 36.02
Sersol Bhd had a gross margin of 38.92% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sersol Bhd was 5.30% per year.
Sersol Bhd (XKLS:0055) 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
Sersol Bhd had a gross margin of 38.92% 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.
Sersol Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sersol Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sersol 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:0055 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sersol 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.
Sersol Bhd Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sersol Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sersol 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.
Sersol Bhd (XKLS:0055) has a Gross Margin % of 38.92% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sersol Bhd and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 25.42. Over the past decade, Sersol Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.72 to 36.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Sersol Bhd ranks #358 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is Sersol Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Sersol Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 38.92% is 53% above median its 10-year median of 25.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.72 to a high of 36.02. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Sersol Bhd's value of 38.92% is 66.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sersol Bhd ranks #358 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Sersol Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sersol Bhd ranks #358 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sersol Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Sersol Bhd's value of 38.92% is 66.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sersol Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.72 to 36.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.42 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Sersol Bhd has consistently been above 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 23.36, based on 1,560 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. Sersol Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 38.92% is 66.6% above 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 Sersol Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sersol Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 38.92%, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 25.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sersol Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sersol Bhd (XKLS:0055) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.05, compared to a current price of RM0.04 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.92%, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 25.42 and 66.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. 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 Sersol Bhd (XKLS:0055), the current Gross Margin % is 38.92% 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.
Sersol Bhd is a Malaysian company which is principally involved in the coatings business relating to buildings, furniture, electrical and electronic products. The company operates through its geographical segment namely Malaysia and Thailand. Its Malaysia segment involved in manufacturing and selling of coatings, thinners and industrial chemical, investment holding and provision of management services and trading of architectural coating and wall surface finishing material. The Thailand segment manufactures and sales of coatings, thinners and industrial chemical. It derives a majority of revenue from Malaysia. There are three main operating segments, namely the plastic and metal coatings, decorative coatings segments and provision of money lending services.
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