Careplus Group BhdXKLS:0163 +6.67% Gross Margin % is 3.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 6.26. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Careplus Group Bhd ranks worse than 96.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Careplus Group Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0163'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.74 Med: 6.26 Max: 40.66
Current: -4.1
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Careplus Group Bhd was 40.66%. The lowest was -29.74%. And the median was 6.26%.
XKLS:0163's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 96.4% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 52.07
vs XKLS:0163: -4.10
Careplus Group Bhd had a gross margin of 3.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Careplus Group Bhd was 0.00% per year.
Careplus Group Bhd (XKLS:0163) 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
Careplus Group Bhd had a gross margin of 3.64% 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.
Careplus Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Careplus Group Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Careplus Group 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:0163 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Careplus Group 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.
Careplus Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Careplus Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Careplus Group 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.
Careplus Group Bhd (XKLS:0163) has a Gross Margin % of 3.64% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Careplus Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 6.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Careplus Group Bhd ranks #776 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 96.4%.
Is Careplus Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Careplus Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 3.64% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 6.26. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Careplus Group Bhd's value of 3.64% is 93% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Careplus Group Bhd ranks #776 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Careplus Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Careplus Group Bhd ranks #776 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Careplus Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Careplus Group Bhd's value of 3.64% is 93% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.26 vs. the industry median of 52.07, Careplus Group 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 52.07, based on 805 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. Careplus Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 3.64% is 93% 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 Careplus Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Careplus Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 3.64%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 6.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Careplus Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Careplus Group Bhd (XKLS:0163) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.09, compared to a current price of RM0.08 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 3.64%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 6.26 and 93% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.07. 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 Careplus Group Bhd (XKLS:0163), the current Gross Margin % is 3.64% 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.
Careplus Group Bhd is involved in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of gloves. The company's product consists of Latex exam gloves, Latex surgical gloves, and Nitrile exam gloves. Its Latex exam gloves are used in medical examinations and procedures, diagnostic procedures by the dentist, laboratory practices, and food handling practices. The Nitrile exam gloves are generally used in laboratory practices and the automotive industry. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Malaysia and the rest from North America, South America, Other Asia Pacific regions, and other regions.
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