Volcano BhdXKLS:0232 -4.92%56 Gross Margin % is 22.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 30.41. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0232 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.77 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, Volcano Bhd ranks worse than 66.8% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Volcano Bhd's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM4.62 Mil. Volcano Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM20.11 Mil. Therefore, Volcano Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.97%.
Warning Sign:
Volcano Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Volcano Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0232'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.68 Med: 30.41 Max: 32.35
Current: 20.68
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Volcano Bhd was 32.35%. The lowest was 20.68%. And the median was 30.41%.
XKLS:0232's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 66.8% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs XKLS:0232: 20.68
Volcano Bhd had a gross margin of 22.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Volcano Bhd was -1.50% per year.
Volcano Bhd (XKLS:0232) 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
Volcano Bhd had a gross margin of 22.97% 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.
Volcano Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Volcano Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Volcano 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:0232 vs ATI, CRS, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Volcano 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.
Volcano Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Volcano Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Volcano 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.
Volcano Bhd (XKLS:0232) has a Gross Margin % of 22.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Volcano Bhd and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 30.41. Over the past decade, Volcano Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.68 to 32.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Volcano Bhd ranks #2006 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is Volcano Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Volcano Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 22.97% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 30.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.68 to a high of 32.35. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Volcano Bhd's value of 22.97% is 14.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Volcano Bhd ranks #2006 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Volcano Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volcano Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Volcano Bhd ranks #2006 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Volcano Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Volcano Bhd's value of 22.97% is 14.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Volcano Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.68 to 32.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.41 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Volcano 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 3,003 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. Volcano Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 22.97% is 14.3% 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 Volcano Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Volcano Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 22.97%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 30.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volcano Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volcano Bhd (XKLS:0232) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.77, compared to a current price of RM0.29 — trading 62.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.97%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 30.41 and 14.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Volcano Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 Volcano Bhd (XKLS:0232), the current Gross Margin % is 22.97% 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 Volcano Bhd (XKLS:0232) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volcano Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.29 is trading 62.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.77.
GuruFocus considers Volcano Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0232:
Gross Margin %: 22.97% (24% below median its 10-year median of 30.41)
GF Value™: RM0.77 vs. price of RM0.29 (62.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.3% below the Industrial Products median (#2006 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0232 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Volcano Bhd is a manufacturer of parts and components. It manufactures metal and non-metal nameplates, plastic injection moulded parts, die-cut parts, electrical and electronics components, and automotive components. The company's reportable segments are Nameplate and Plastic Injection. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Nameplate segment. Its manufacturing facilities are located in Malaysia and Thailand to serve customers across various industries such as electrical and electronic, automotive, food, furniture, aerospace, and label industries. Geographically, the company derives key revenue from Thailand and the rest from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China, the United States of America, and other countries.
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