Betamek BhdXKLS:0263 -0.80%66 Gross Margin % is 23.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 19.47. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0263 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, Betamek Bhd ranks better than 54.92% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Betamek Bhd's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM15.4 Mil. Betamek Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM66.0 Mil. Therefore, Betamek Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.31%.
Warning Sign:
Betamek Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Betamek Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0263'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.76 Med: 19.47 Max: 26.72
Current: 21.36
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Betamek Bhd was 26.72%. The lowest was 15.76%. And the median was 19.47%.
XKLS:0263's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 54.92% of 1311
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs XKLS:0263: 21.36
Betamek Bhd had a gross margin of 23.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Betamek Bhd was -2.90% per year.
Betamek Bhd (XKLS:0263) 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
Betamek Bhd had a gross margin of 23.31% 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.
Betamek Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Betamek Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Betamek 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Betamek 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.
Betamek Bhd Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Betamek Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Betamek 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.
Betamek Bhd (XKLS:0263) has a Gross Margin % of 23.31% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Betamek Bhd and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 19.47. Over the past decade, Betamek Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.76 to 26.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Betamek Bhd ranks #591 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is Betamek Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Betamek Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 23.31% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 19.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.76 to a high of 26.72. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Betamek Bhd's value of 23.31% is 17.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Betamek Bhd ranks #591 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Betamek Bhd has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Betamek Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Betamek Bhd ranks #591 out of 1311 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Betamek Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Betamek Bhd's value of 23.31% is 17.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Betamek Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.76 to 26.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.47 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Betamek 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,311 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. Betamek Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 23.31% is 17.5% 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 Betamek Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Betamek Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 23.31%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 19.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Betamek Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Betamek Bhd (XKLS:0263) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.53, compared to a current price of RM0.62 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.31%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 19.47 and 17.5% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Betamek Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 Betamek Bhd (XKLS:0263), the current Gross Margin % is 23.31% 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 Betamek Bhd (XKLS:0263) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Betamek Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.62 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.53.
GuruFocus considers Betamek Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0263:
Gross Margin %: 23.31% (20% above median its 10-year median of 19.47)
GF Value™: RM0.53 vs. price of RM0.62 (17% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.5% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#591 of 1311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0263 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Betamek Bhd is actively involved in automotive electronics product design and manufacturing, working closely with customers in Malaysia, Japan, and Indonesia. It offers products such as CD changers, car clocks, air purifiers, switches, lighter/power sockets, roof-mounted monitors, speakers, USB chargers, digital air-conditioning controllers and other electronic accessories. The company operates in three segments Vehicle audio and visual products, Vehicle accessories, and Investment holding and the majority of revenue generates from Vehicle audio and visual products.
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