DS Sigma Holdings BhdXKLS:0269 60 Gross Margin % is 23.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 30.66. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0269 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 379 Packaging & Containers companies, DS Sigma Holdings Bhd ranks better than 69.66% on this metric.
XKLS:0269's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 69.66% of 379
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.28
vs XKLS:0269: 28.76
DS Sigma Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 23.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for DS Sigma Holdings Bhd was -0.10% per year.
DS Sigma Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0269) 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
DS Sigma Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 23.97% 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.
DS Sigma Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
DS Sigma Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DS Sigma 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:0269 vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, DS Sigma 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.
DS Sigma Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DS Sigma 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.
DS Sigma Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0269) has a Gross Margin % of 23.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DS Sigma Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 30.66. Over the past decade, DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.23 to 35.48. According to the industry distribution chart, DS Sigma Holdings Bhd ranks #115 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.
Is DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 23.97% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 30.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.23 to a high of 35.48. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's value of 23.97% is 12.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DS Sigma Holdings Bhd ranks #115 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DS Sigma Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, DS Sigma Holdings Bhd ranks #115 out of 379 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts DS Sigma Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's value of 23.97% is 12.6% above this benchmark. Historically, DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.23 to 35.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.66 vs. the industry median of 21.28, DS Sigma 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 a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.28, based on 379 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. DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 23.97% is 12.6% 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 DS Sigma Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 23.97%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 30.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DS Sigma Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DS Sigma Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0269) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.31, compared to a current price of RM0.26 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.97%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 30.66 and 12.6% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 DS Sigma Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0269), the current Gross Margin % is 23.97% 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 DS Sigma Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0269) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DS Sigma Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.26 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.31.
GuruFocus considers DS Sigma Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0269:
Gross Margin %: 23.97% (22% below median its 10-year median of 30.66)
GF Value™: RM0.31 vs. price of RM0.26 (17.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.6% above the Packaging & Containers median (#115 of 379)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0269 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DS Sigma Holdings Bhd is a total packaging solutions provider in Malaysia. It is principally involved in the manufacturing of corrugated paper packaging products including cartons, protective packaging, and paper pallets as well as supply of non-paper based protective packaging products such as plastic, foam and rubber products. The company operates entirely within Malaysia.
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