Minox International Group BhdXKLS:0288 39 Gross Margin % is 54.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 55.72. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0288 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 593 Steel companies, Minox International Group Bhd ranks better than 95.78% on this metric.
Minox International Group Bhd (XKLS:0288) 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
Minox International Group Bhd had a gross margin of 54.86% 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.
Minox International Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Minox International 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.
Minox International Group Bhd Gross Margin % Chart
XKLS:0288 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Minox International 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.
Minox International Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Minox International Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Minox International 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.
Minox International Group Bhd (XKLS:0288) has a Gross Margin % of 54.86% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Minox International Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.72. Over the past decade, Minox International Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.80 to 66.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Minox International Group Bhd ranks #25 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is Minox International Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Minox International Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 54.86% is near median its 10-year median of 55.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.80 to a high of 66.45. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Minox International Group Bhd's value of 54.86% is 335.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minox International Group Bhd ranks #25 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Minox International Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minox International Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Minox International Group Bhd ranks #25 out of 593 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Minox International Group Bhd in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Minox International Group Bhd's value of 54.86% is 335.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Minox International Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.80 to 66.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.72 vs. the industry median of 12.60, Minox International 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 a Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.60, based on 593 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. Minox International Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 54.86% is 335.4% 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 Minox International Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Minox International Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 54.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minox International Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minox International Group Bhd (XKLS:0288) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.17 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.72 and 335.4% above the Steel industry median of 12.60. Minox International Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Minox International Group Bhd (XKLS:0288), the current Gross Margin % is 54.86% 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 Minox International Group Bhd (XKLS:0288) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minox International Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.17 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.20.
GuruFocus considers Minox International Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0288:
Gross Margin %: 54.86% (near median its 10-year median of 55.72)
GF Value™: RM0.20 vs. price of RM0.17 (15% below fair value)
Industry Position: 335.4% above the Steel median (#25 of 593)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0288 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Minox International Group Bhd Business Description
Minox International Group Bhd is principally an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is involved in the distribution of stainless steel sanitary valves, tubes & fittings, installation components & equipment, rubber hoses under its MINOX brand, and other related products. Minox offers products that cater to the industrial end-customers' diverse requirements. The range includes different types and specifications such as size, dimension, material grade, and surface finishing. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, and the rest from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and other regions.
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