JHM Consolidation BhdXKLS:0127 +5.63%53 Gross Margin % is 12.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 18.18. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0127 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.70 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, JHM Consolidation Bhd ranks worse than 88.54% on this metric.
XKLS:0127's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 88.54% of 2453
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52
vs XKLS:0127: 7.92
JHM Consolidation Bhd had a gross margin of 12.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for JHM Consolidation Bhd was -31.40% per year.
JHM Consolidation Bhd (XKLS:0127) 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
JHM Consolidation Bhd had a gross margin of 12.40% 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.
JHM Consolidation Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
JHM Consolidation Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JHM Consolidation 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, JHM Consolidation 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.
JHM Consolidation Bhd Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, JHM Consolidation Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JHM Consolidation 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.
JHM Consolidation Bhd (XKLS:0127) has a Gross Margin % of 12.40% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on JHM Consolidation Bhd and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 18.18. Over the past decade, JHM Consolidation Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.51 to 23.95. According to the industry distribution chart, JHM Consolidation Bhd ranks #2172 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 88.5%.
Is JHM Consolidation Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
JHM Consolidation Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 12.40% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 18.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.51 to a high of 23.95. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. JHM Consolidation Bhd's value of 12.40% is 49.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JHM Consolidation Bhd ranks #2172 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, JHM Consolidation Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JHM Consolidation Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, JHM Consolidation Bhd ranks #2172 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places JHM Consolidation Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. JHM Consolidation Bhd's value of 12.40% is 49.4% below this benchmark. Historically, JHM Consolidation Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.51 to 23.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.18 vs. the industry median of 24.52, JHM Consolidation 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 24.52, based on 2,453 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. JHM Consolidation Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 12.40% is 49.4% 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 JHM Consolidation Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JHM Consolidation Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 12.40%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 18.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JHM Consolidation Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JHM Consolidation Bhd (XKLS:0127) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.70, compared to a current price of RM0.38 — trading 46.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.40%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 18.18 and 49.4% below the Hardware industry median of 24.52. JHM Consolidation Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 JHM Consolidation Bhd (XKLS:0127), the current Gross Margin % is 12.40% 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 JHM Consolidation Bhd (XKLS:0127) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JHM Consolidation Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.38 is trading 46.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.70.
GuruFocus considers JHM Consolidation Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0127:
Gross Margin %: 12.40% (32% below median its 10-year median of 18.18)
GF Value™: RM0.70 vs. price of RM0.38 (46.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.4% below the Hardware median (#2172 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0127 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JHM Consolidation Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in manufacturing precision miniature engineering metal parts and components, assembly of electronic components using surface mount technology, assembly of automotive rear lighting, and production of light-emitting diode's application to support 3D effects. The business operates in three segments are Electronics business unit; the Mechanical business unit; and Others. The Electronics business unit segment that generates maximum revenue for the company engages in manufacturing Printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) and electronic module assemblies. Geographically, markets for the company are the United States of America, Malaysia, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Oceania.
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