LKL International BhdXKLS:0182 -14.29% Gross Margin % is 22.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 35.98. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, LKL International Bhd ranks worse than 89.69% on this metric.
XKLS:0182's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 89.69% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 51.94
vs XKLS:0182: 19.72
LKL International Bhd had a gross margin of 22.01% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for LKL International Bhd was -8.40% per year.
LKL International Bhd (XKLS:0182) 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
LKL International Bhd had a gross margin of 22.01% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
LKL International Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
LKL International Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LKL International 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:0182 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, LKL International 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.
LKL International Bhd Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, LKL International Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LKL International 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.
LKL International Bhd (XKLS:0182) has a Gross Margin % of 22.01% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on LKL International Bhd and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 35.98. Over the past decade, LKL International Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.76 to 51.86. According to the industry distribution chart, LKL International Bhd ranks #722 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is LKL International Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
LKL International Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 22.01% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 35.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.76 to a high of 51.86. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 51.94. LKL International Bhd's value of 22.01% is 57.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LKL International Bhd ranks #722 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does LKL International Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, LKL International Bhd ranks #722 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places LKL International Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.94. LKL International Bhd's value of 22.01% is 57.6% below this benchmark. Historically, LKL International Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.76 to 51.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.98 vs. the industry median of 51.94, LKL International 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 51.94, 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. LKL International Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 22.01% is 57.6% 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 LKL International Bhd and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LKL International Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 22.01%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 35.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LKL International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LKL International Bhd (XKLS:0182) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.05, compared to a current price of RM0.03 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.01%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 35.98 and 57.6% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 51.94. 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 LKL International Bhd (XKLS:0182), the current Gross Margin % is 22.01% 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.
LKL International Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing of medical/healthcare beds, medical peripherals and accessories as well as trading of medical furniture, medical devices, personal protective equipment, medical peripherals and accessories. The company's operating segments are Manufacturing, Trading, Retail, and Investment Holding. The Manufacturing segment is involved in the manufacturing of medical and healthcare beds, medical peripherals, and accessories, and the Trading segment is involved in the trading of medical peripherals and accessories. The company serves its products to various end users such as hospitals and medical centers, as well as other healthcare-related facilities, including clinics and specialist institutions. The majority of revenue is earned from Malaysia.
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