Cekd BhdXKLS:0238 58 Gross Margin % is 46.47% as of Feb. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 49.05. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0238 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.54 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, Cekd Bhd ranks better than 86.75% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cekd Bhd's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM5.18 Mil. Cekd Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM11.16 Mil. Therefore, Cekd Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 46.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cekd Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0238'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.76 Med: 49.05 Max: 51.73
Current: 46.76
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cekd Bhd was 51.73%. The lowest was 46.76%. And the median was 49.05%.
XKLS:0238's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.75% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs XKLS:0238: 46.76
Cekd Bhd had a gross margin of 46.47% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cekd Bhd was -1.00% per year.
Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) 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
Cekd Bhd had a gross margin of 46.47% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Cekd Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cekd Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cekd 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:0238 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Cekd 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.
Cekd Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Cekd Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cekd 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.
Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) has a Gross Margin % of 46.47% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cekd Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.05. Over the past decade, Cekd Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.76 to 51.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Cekd Bhd ranks #397 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Cekd Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Cekd Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 46.47% is near median its 10-year median of 49.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.76 to a high of 51.73. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Cekd Bhd's value of 46.47% is 73.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cekd Bhd ranks #397 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cekd Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cekd Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Cekd Bhd ranks #397 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cekd Bhd in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Cekd Bhd's value of 46.47% is 73.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cekd Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.76 to 51.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.05 vs. the industry median of 26.81, Cekd 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 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. Cekd Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 46.47% is 73.3% 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 Cekd 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. Cekd Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 46.47%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cekd Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.54, compared to a current price of RM0.30 — trading 45.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.47%, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.05 and 73.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. Cekd Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238), the current Gross Margin % is 46.47% as of Feb. 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 Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cekd Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.30 is trading 45.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.54.
GuruFocus considers Cekd Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0238:
Gross Margin %: 46.47% (near median its 10-year median of 49.05)
GF Value™: RM0.54 vs. price of RM0.30 (45.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.3% above the Industrial Products median (#397 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0238 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cekd Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the manufacturing of die cutting moulds and trading of related consumables, tools and accessories. The company has three reportable segments:(i) Manufacturing: Manufacturing of die cutting moulds, (ii) Trading: Trading of related consumables, tools and accessories, and (iii) Investment holding: Holding of investments in shares of subsidiaries. The majority of revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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