Elsoft Research BhdXKLS:0090 +2.56%53 Gross Margin % is 6.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 42.12. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0090 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Semiconductors companies, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks worse than 94.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elsoft Research Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0090'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.05 Med: 42.12 Max: 58.83
Current: 1.13
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Elsoft Research Bhd was 58.83%. The lowest was -11.05%. And the median was 42.12%.
XKLS:0090's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 94.05% of 1008
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs XKLS:0090: 1.13
Elsoft Research Bhd had a gross margin of 6.68% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Elsoft Research Bhd was 0.00% per year.
Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) 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
Elsoft Research Bhd had a gross margin of 6.68% 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Elsoft Research Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elsoft Research 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:0090 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Elsoft Research 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Elsoft Research Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elsoft Research 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) has a Gross Margin % of 6.68% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Elsoft Research Bhd and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 42.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #948 out of 1008 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 94%.
Is Elsoft Research Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Elsoft Research Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 6.68% is 84% below median its 10-year median of 42.12. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Elsoft Research Bhd's value of 6.68% is 77.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #948 out of 1008 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Elsoft Research Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elsoft Research Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #948 out of 1008 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Elsoft Research Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Elsoft Research Bhd's value of 6.68% is 77.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 42.12 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Elsoft Research 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,008 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. Elsoft Research Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 6.68% is 77.4% 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 Elsoft Research Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elsoft Research Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 6.68%, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 42.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elsoft Research Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.33, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 6.68%, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 42.12 and 77.4% below the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Elsoft Research Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 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 Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090), the current Gross Margin % is 6.68% 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 Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsoft Research Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.33.
GuruFocus considers Elsoft Research Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0090:
Gross Margin %: 6.68% (84% below median its 10-year median of 42.12)
GF Value™: RM0.33 vs. price of RM0.20 (39.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.4% below the Semiconductors median (#948 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0090 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elsoft Research Bhd is principally involved in the research, design, and development of test, burn-in, and application-specific embedded systems. The company mainly provides cost effective ATE solutions to the semiconductor, optoelectronic, and automation industries. Its test and burn-in systems are used by customers manufacturing optoelectronic devices such as LED, image sensors, and automotive lightings to test their products before launching into the market. The company also engaged a new customer to develop a test solution for metalens technology while continuing to focus on the medical device market. , and maximum revenue is generated from Malaysia, followed by Asia (excluding Malaysia), and the United States.
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