K-One Technology BhdXKLS:0111 30 Gross Margin % is 13.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 14.34. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0111 with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.20 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,449 Hardware companies, K-One Technology Bhd ranks worse than 75.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for K-One Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0111'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.67 Med: 14.34 Max: 24.98
Current: 14.36
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of K-One Technology Bhd was 24.98%. The lowest was 11.67%. And the median was 14.34%.
XKLS:0111's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 75.3% of 2449
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.5
vs XKLS:0111: 14.36
K-One Technology Bhd had a gross margin of 13.12% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for K-One Technology Bhd was 0.10% per year.
K-One Technology Bhd (XKLS:0111) 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
K-One Technology Bhd had a gross margin of 13.12% 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.
K-One Technology Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
K-One Technology Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for K-One 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, K-One 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.
K-One Technology Bhd Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, K-One Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K-One 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.
K-One Technology Bhd (XKLS:0111) has a Gross Margin % of 13.12% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on K-One Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.34. Over the past decade, K-One Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.67 to 24.98. According to the industry distribution chart, K-One Technology Bhd ranks #1844 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 75.3%.
Is K-One Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
K-One Technology Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 13.12% is near median its 10-year median of 14.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.67 to a high of 24.98. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. K-One Technology Bhd's value of 13.12% is 46.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K-One Technology Bhd ranks #1844 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, K-One Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K-One Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, K-One Technology Bhd ranks #1844 out of 2449 companies for Gross Margin %. This places K-One Technology Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. K-One Technology Bhd's value of 13.12% is 46.4% below this benchmark. Historically, K-One Technology Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.67 to 24.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.34 vs. the industry median of 24.50, K-One 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 a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 2,449 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. K-One Technology Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 13.12% is 46.4% 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 K-One Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K-One Technology Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 13.12%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K-One Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K-One Technology Bhd (XKLS:0111) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.12%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.34 and 46.4% below the Hardware industry median of 24.50. K-One Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 2 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 K-One Technology Bhd (XKLS:0111), the current Gross Margin % is 13.12% 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 K-One Technology Bhd (XKLS:0111) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K-One Technology Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 40% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.20.
GuruFocus considers K-One Technology Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0111:
Gross Margin %: 13.12% (near median its 10-year median of 14.34)
GF Value™: RM0.20 vs. price of RM0.12 (40% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.4% below the Hardware median (#1844 of 2449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0111 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
K-One Technology Bhd engages in the research, design, and development of electronic end-products and sub-systems for the communication, computer, and consumer electronics industries. The company operates in three segments. The research, Design, Development, and Sales segment involves electronic end products and subsystems for the communication, computer, and consumer electronics industries and service sales. The Manufacturing segment which contributes the key revenue offers electronic end products, sub-systems, and electronic-related accessories. The Cloud computing segment engages in the provision of cloud technology comprising infrastructure as a service (IAAS), platform as a service (PAAS), cloud design, and management services.
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