SFP Tech Holdings BhdXKLS:0251 54 Gross Margin % is 48.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 50.93. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0251 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd ranks better than 75.34% on this metric.
XKLS:0251's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.34% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs XKLS:0251: 37.99
SFP Tech Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 48.44% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SFP Tech Holdings Bhd was -6.00% per year.
SFP Tech Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0251) 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
SFP Tech Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 48.44% 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.
SFP Tech Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
SFP Tech Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SFP Tech Holdings 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:0251 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, SFP Tech Holdings 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.
SFP Tech Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SFP Tech Holdings 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.
SFP Tech Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0251) has a Gross Margin % of 48.44% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SFP Tech Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 50.93. Over the past decade, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.99 to 56.71. According to the industry distribution chart, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd ranks #739 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 48.44% is near median its 10-year median of 50.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.99 to a high of 56.71. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's value of 48.44% is 80.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd ranks #739 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd ranks #739 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SFP Tech Holdings Bhd in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's value of 48.44% is 80.8% above this benchmark. Historically, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.99 to 56.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.93 vs. the industry median of 26.79, SFP Tech Holdings 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 26.79, 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. SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 48.44% is 80.8% 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 SFP Tech Holdings 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. SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 48.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 50.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SFP Tech Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0251) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.55, compared to a current price of RM0.30 — trading 46.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 50.93 and 80.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. SFP Tech Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 9 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 SFP Tech Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0251), the current Gross Margin % is 48.44% 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 SFP Tech Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0251) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.30 is trading 46.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.55.
GuruFocus considers SFP Tech Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0251:
Gross Margin %: 48.44% (near median its 10-year median of 50.93)
GF Value™: RM0.55 vs. price of RM0.30 (46.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.8% above the Industrial Products median (#739 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0251 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AddressPenang Science Park, MK13, Plot 322, Lorong Perindustrian Bukit Minyak 20, Kawasan Perindustrian Bukit Minyak, Bukit Mertajam, Seberang Perai Tengah, Seberang Perai, PNG, MYS, 14100
SFP Tech Holdings Bhd is a Malaysia-based integrated one-stop automation equipment solution and engineering supporting service provider. The company, along with its subsidiaries, provides engineering services ranging from customized sheet metal fabrication, precision CNC machining, to mechanical assembly and manufacturing services for its customers who are predominantly in the semiconductor, E&E, Solar PV, medical, and EMS industries. The group's reportable segments are Manufacturing and Automation. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment, which represents the sales of precision machined parts and components, fabricated metal products, and mechanically assembled products. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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