Yew Lee Pacific Group BhdXKLS:0248 +0.85%53 Gross Margin % is 39.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 36.62. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0248 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Industrial Distribution companies, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd ranks better than 80.39% on this metric.
XKLS:0248's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.39% of 153
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.34
vs XKLS:0248: 36.84
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd had a gross margin of 39.49% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd (XKLS:0248) 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
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd had a gross margin of 39.49% 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.
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Yew Lee Pacific Group 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:0248 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Yew Lee Pacific 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.
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yew Lee Pacific 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.
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd (XKLS:0248) has a Gross Margin % of 39.49% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.62. Over the past decade, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.04 to 43.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd ranks #30 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 39.49% is near median its 10-year median of 36.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.04 to a high of 43.80. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's value of 39.49% is 62.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd ranks #30 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd ranks #30 out of 153 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's value of 39.49% is 62.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.04 to 43.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.62 vs. the industry median of 24.34, Yew Lee Pacific Group 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 Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.34, based on 153 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. Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 39.49% is 62.2% 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 Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 39.49%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd (XKLS:0248) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.33, compared to a current price of RM0.59 — trading 78.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.49%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.62 and 62.2% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.34. Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd (XKLS:0248), the current Gross Margin % is 39.49% 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 Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd (XKLS:0248) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.59 is trading 78.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.33.
GuruFocus considers Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0248:
Gross Margin %: 39.49% (near median its 10-year median of 36.62)
GF Value™: RM0.33 vs. price of RM0.59 (78.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.2% above the Industrial Distribution median (#30 of 153)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0248 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd is principally an investment holding company. The principal activities of the subsidiaries are engaged in manufacturing of industrial brushes and trading of industrial parts, retailer of toys, games and related consumer products. The company operates in three geographical segments, namely Malaysia, Thailand, and Investment holding operations. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Malaysia segment.
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