HLT Global BhdXKLS:0188 Gross Margin % is -30.62% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, HLT Global Bhd ranks worse than 98.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for HLT Global Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0188'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40 Med: 2.69 Max: 30.19
Current: -39.39
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of HLT Global Bhd was 30.19%. The lowest was -40.00%. And the median was 2.69%.
XKLS:0188's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 98.97% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs XKLS:0188: -39.39
HLT Global Bhd had a gross margin of -30.62% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for HLT Global Bhd was 0.00% per year.
HLT Global Bhd (XKLS:0188) 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
HLT Global Bhd had a gross margin of -30.62% 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.
HLT Global Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
HLT Global Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HLT Global 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:0188 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, HLT Global 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.
HLT Global Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, HLT Global Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HLT Global 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.
HLT Global Bhd (XKLS:0188) has a Gross Margin % of -30.62% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on HLT Global Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HLT Global Bhd ranks #2966 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 99%.
Is HLT Global Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
HLT Global Bhd's current Gross Margin % is -30.62%. Based on the distribution chart, HLT Global Bhd ranks #2966 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does HLT Global Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, HLT Global Bhd ranks #2966 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places HLT Global Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.81, based on 2,997 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. 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 HLT Global Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HLT Global Bhd's current Gross Margin % is -30.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HLT Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HLT Global Bhd (XKLS:0188) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.05, compared to a current price of RM0.02 — trading 60% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -30.62%. 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 HLT Global Bhd (XKLS:0188), the current Gross Margin % is -30.62% 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.
HLT Global Bhd is an investment holding company. The group is organised into three main reportable segments: Glove-dipping lines, Rubber gloves, and Corporate. The Glove-dipping lines segment is engaged in the manufacture of glove-dipping machines, fabrication works on metal and stainless steel products, and carries out all supporting services associated therewith. The Rubber gloves segment is engaged in manufacturing and trading of rubber gloves. The Corporate segment engages in the provision of corporate services to the entities within the Group. Geographically, it has operations in Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, the United States, and other countries.
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