EA Holdings BhdXKLS:0154 Gross Margin % is 21.18% as of Feb. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 33.29. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 513 Conglomerates companies, EA Holdings Bhd ranks better than 67.06% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for EA Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0154'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.77 Med: 33.29 Max: 61.09
Current: 34.04
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of EA Holdings Bhd was 61.09%. The lowest was 15.77%. And the median was 33.29%.
XKLS:0154's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.06% of 513
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.98
vs XKLS:0154: 34.04
EA Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 21.18% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for EA Holdings Bhd was 11.30% per year.
EA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0154) 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
EA Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 21.18% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
EA Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
EA Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EA Holdings 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 Conglomerates subindustry, EA Holdings 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.
EA Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, EA Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EA Holdings 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.
EA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0154) has a Gross Margin % of 21.18% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on EA Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 33.29. Over the past decade, EA Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.77 to 61.09. According to the industry distribution chart, EA Holdings Bhd ranks #169 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is EA Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
EA Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 21.18% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 33.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.77 to a high of 61.09. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. EA Holdings Bhd's value of 21.18% is 18.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EA Holdings Bhd ranks #169 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does EA Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, EA Holdings Bhd ranks #169 out of 513 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts EA Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. EA Holdings Bhd's value of 21.18% is 18.5% below this benchmark. Historically, EA Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.77 to 61.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.29 vs. the industry median of 25.98, EA Holdings 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.98, based on 513 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. EA Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 21.18% is 18.5% 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 EA Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EA Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 21.18%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 33.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EA Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0154) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.01, compared to a current price of RM0.01 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.18%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 33.29 and 18.5% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.98. 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 EA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0154), the current Gross Margin % is 21.18% 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.
EA Holdings Bhd is principally engaged in investment holding, management, and consultancy services. The company's business segments are: i) ICT services: It is engaged in the provision of E-business software applications, business intelligence software, and development, IT service management consultancy, and system integration. ii) RFID system: It is engaged in Hardware system integration, mechanical and engineering services, and access control systems, iii) F&B distribution: It is engaged in the Sales and distribution of food and beverage products, and iv) Investment holding: Investment in subsidiaries. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the F&B distribution segment. All segments of the company operate in Malaysia.
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