Pekat Group BhdXKLS:0233 -1.12%81 Gross Margin % is 22.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 28.54. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0233 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Semiconductors companies, Pekat Group Bhd ranks worse than 63.23% on this metric.
Pekat Group Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pekat Group Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0233'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.82 Med: 28.54 Max: 42.13
Current: 22.82
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Pekat Group Bhd was 42.13%. The lowest was 22.82%. And the median was 28.54%.
XKLS:0233's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 63.23% of 1009
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs XKLS:0233: 22.82
Pekat Group Bhd had a gross margin of 22.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Pekat Group Bhd was -3.20% per year.
Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) 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
Pekat Group Bhd had a gross margin of 22.35% 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.
Pekat Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pekat Group Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pekat Group 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:0233 vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Pekat Group 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.
Pekat Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Pekat Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pekat Group 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.
Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) has a Gross Margin % of 22.35% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pekat Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 28.54. Over the past decade, Pekat Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.82 to 42.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Pekat Group Bhd ranks #638 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is Pekat Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Pekat Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 22.35% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 28.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.82 to a high of 42.13. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Pekat Group Bhd's value of 22.35% is 24.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pekat Group Bhd ranks #638 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pekat Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pekat Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Pekat Group Bhd ranks #638 out of 1009 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Pekat Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Pekat Group Bhd's value of 22.35% is 24.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Pekat Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.82 to 42.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.54 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Pekat Group 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,009 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. Pekat Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 22.35% is 24.5% 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 Pekat Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pekat Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 22.35%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 28.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pekat Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.96, compared to a current price of RM1.77 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.35%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 28.54 and 24.5% below the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Pekat Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233), the current Gross Margin % is 22.35% 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 Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pekat Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.77 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.96.
GuruFocus considers Pekat Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0233:
Gross Margin %: 22.35% (22% below median its 10-year median of 28.54)
GF Value™: RM1.96 vs. price of RM1.77 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.5% below the Semiconductors median (#638 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0233 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pekat Group Bhd is engaged in investment holding activities: The company operates in solar photovoltaic systems, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of on-grid and off-grid solar power plants. It also provides earthing and lightning protection systems, alongside the distribution of electrical products such as solar PV components, surge protection devices, and aviation warning lights. Additionally, the company undertakes manufacturing, engineering, and project activities for the power generation, transmission, and distribution sector. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Solar division that is Design, supply and installation of on-grid and off-grid solar photovoltaic systems and power plants.
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