MQ Technology BhdXKLS:0070 Gross Margin % is 5.95% as of Feb. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 9.11. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, MQ Technology Bhd ranks worse than 91.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for MQ Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0070'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.22 Med: 9.11 Max: 34.15
Current: 9.1
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of MQ Technology Bhd was 34.15%. The lowest was -26.22%. And the median was 9.11%.
XKLS:0070's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 91.19% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs XKLS:0070: 9.10
MQ Technology Bhd had a gross margin of 5.95% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for MQ Technology Bhd was 0.00% per year.
MQ Technology Bhd (XKLS:0070) 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
MQ Technology Bhd had a gross margin of 5.95% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
MQ Technology Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
MQ Technology Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MQ Technology 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:0070 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, MQ Technology 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.
MQ Technology Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, MQ Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MQ Technology 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.
MQ Technology Bhd (XKLS:0070) has a Gross Margin % of 5.95% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MQ Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 9.11. According to the industry distribution chart, MQ Technology Bhd ranks #2733 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is MQ Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
MQ Technology Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 5.95% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 9.11. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. MQ Technology Bhd's value of 5.95% is 77.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MQ Technology Bhd ranks #2733 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does MQ Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, MQ Technology Bhd ranks #2733 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places MQ Technology Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. MQ Technology Bhd's value of 5.95% is 77.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.11 vs. the industry median of 26.81, MQ Technology 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.81, based on 2,997 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. MQ Technology Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 5.95% is 77.8% 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 MQ Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MQ Technology Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 5.95%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 9.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MQ Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MQ Technology Bhd (XKLS:0070) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.13, compared to a current price of RM0.06 — trading 57.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 5.95%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 9.11 and 77.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. 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 MQ Technology Bhd (XKLS:0070), the current Gross Margin % is 5.95% as of Feb. 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.
MQ Technology Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it provides a rapid tooling and prototyping division, which automates, designs, develops, and manufactures molds, tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures used in the manufacture of hard disk drives, automotive and medical industries. The company's business segment consists of Manufacture segment, Investment holdings, and others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Manufacture business segment. Geographically the company operates in Malaysia, Thailand, the USA, Singapore, and Ireland, of which key revenue is derived from Thailand and Malaysia.
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