Tri-Mode System (M) BhdXKLS:0199 43 Gross Margin % is 26.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 20.97. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0199 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Transportation companies, Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd ranks better than 59.06% on this metric.
XKLS:0199's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 59.06% of 977
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs XKLS:0199: 24.63
Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd had a gross margin of 26.75% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd was 9.40% per year.
Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd (XKLS:0199) 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
Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd had a gross margin of 26.75% 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.
Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:0199 vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Tri-Mode System (M) 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.
Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tri-Mode System (M) 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.
Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd (XKLS:0199) has a Gross Margin % of 26.75% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 20.97. Over the past decade, Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.63 to 24.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd ranks #400 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 26.75% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 20.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.63 to a high of 24.90. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd's value of 26.75% is 31% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd ranks #400 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd ranks #400 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd's value of 26.75% is 31% above this benchmark. Historically, Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.63 to 24.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.97 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd has consistently been above 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 977 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. Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 26.75% is 31% above 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 Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 26.75%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 20.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd (XKLS:0199) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.26, compared to a current price of RM0.16 — trading 40.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.75%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 20.97 and 31% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd (XKLS:0199), the current Gross Margin % is 26.75% 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 Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd (XKLS:0199) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.16 is trading 40.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.26.
GuruFocus considers Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0199:
Gross Margin %: 26.75% (28% above median its 10-year median of 20.97)
GF Value™: RM0.26 vs. price of RM0.16 (40.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31% above the Transportation median (#400 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0199 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tri-Mode System (M) Bhd is an integrated logistics service provider & has six segments. Sea freight segment organizes shipments for customers & overseas freight forwarded & manage bookings for cargo space for sea shipments; Container haulage segment provides land transportation services; Air freight segment plans & manages booking of cargo space for customer's air shipments; Freights forwarding segment manages document preparation, customs clearance, airlines & container haulage division for transportation of cargoes; Warehousing segment provides services such as general storage, consolidation & deconsolidation, transshipment of cargoes & inventory management services; & Marine insurance segment provide insurance service on cargoes by group. The key revenue is from the Sea freight segment.
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