Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) BhdXKLS:0210 +4.76%41 Gross Margin % is 44.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 48.52. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0210 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd ranks better than 61.99% on this metric.
Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:0210) 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
Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd had a gross margin of 44.78% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) 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:0210 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) 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.
Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) 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.
Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:0210) has a Gross Margin % of 44.78% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.52. Over the past decade, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.12 to 52.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #423 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 44.78% is near median its 10-year median of 48.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.12 to a high of 52.57. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's value of 44.78% is 23.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #423 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #423 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's value of 44.78% is 23.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.12 to 52.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.52 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.26, based on 1,113 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. Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 44.78% is 23.5% 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 Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 44.78%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:0210) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.11, compared to a current price of RM0.11 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.78%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.52 and 23.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 3 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 Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:0210), the current Gross Margin % is 44.78% 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 Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:0210) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.11 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.11.
GuruFocus considers Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0210:
Gross Margin %: 44.78% (near median its 10-year median of 48.52)
GF Value™: RM0.11 vs. price of RM0.11 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#423 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0210 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kim Hin Joo (Malaysia) Bhd is principally involved in the retail and distribution of baby, children, and maternity products. The firm operates through two segments. The Retail segment engages in the retailing of babies, children, and maternity products. The Distribution segment comprises of distribution of children's and maternity products. The group operates in Malaysia.
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