Notion Vtec BhdXKLS:0083 -3.45%54 Gross Margin % is 5.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 11.47. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0083 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.60 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Notion Vtec Bhd ranks worse than 85.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Notion Vtec Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0083'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.38 Med: 11.47 Max: 22.35
Current: 9.67
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Notion Vtec Bhd was 22.35%. The lowest was 5.38%. And the median was 11.47%.
XKLS:0083's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 85.49% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.565
vs XKLS:0083: 9.67
Notion Vtec Bhd had a gross margin of 5.81% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Notion Vtec Bhd was 13.00% per year.
Notion Vtec Bhd (XKLS:0083) 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
Notion Vtec Bhd had a gross margin of 5.81% 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.
Notion Vtec Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Notion Vtec Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Notion Vtec 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Notion Vtec 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.
Notion Vtec Bhd Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Notion Vtec Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Notion Vtec 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.
Notion Vtec Bhd (XKLS:0083) has a Gross Margin % of 5.81% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Notion Vtec Bhd and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 11.47. Over the past decade, Notion Vtec Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.38 to 22.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Notion Vtec Bhd ranks #2098 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 85.5%.
Is Notion Vtec Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Notion Vtec Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 5.81% is 49% below median its 10-year median of 11.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.38 to a high of 22.35. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Notion Vtec Bhd's value of 5.81% is 76.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Notion Vtec Bhd ranks #2098 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Notion Vtec Bhd has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Notion Vtec Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Notion Vtec Bhd ranks #2098 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Notion Vtec Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Notion Vtec Bhd's value of 5.81% is 76.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Notion Vtec Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.38 to 22.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.47 vs. the industry median of 24.57, Notion Vtec 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 24.57, based on 2,454 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. Notion Vtec Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 5.81% is 76.3% 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 Notion Vtec Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Notion Vtec Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 5.81%, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 11.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Notion Vtec Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Notion Vtec Bhd (XKLS:0083) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.60, compared to a current price of RM0.42 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 5.81%, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 11.47 and 76.3% below the Hardware industry median of 24.57. Notion Vtec Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 Notion Vtec Bhd (XKLS:0083), the current Gross Margin % is 5.81% 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 Notion Vtec Bhd (XKLS:0083) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Notion Vtec Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.42 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.60.
GuruFocus considers Notion Vtec Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0083:
Gross Margin %: 5.81% (49% below median its 10-year median of 11.47)
GF Value™: RM0.60 vs. price of RM0.42 (30% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.3% below the Hardware median (#2098 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0083 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Notion Vtec Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in manufacturing and selling precision components, tools, and other related products. The company operates in two segments: i)Precision Engineering: Manufacture of high volume precision components and tools including design, other related ctivities and incidental services. (ii) Personal Protective Equipment: Manufacture of personal protective equipment and medical related materials, components, devices or products and other related activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Precision Engineering segment. Geographically, the company has a presence in China, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and others, with the maximum revenue generating from Malaysia.
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