Zantat Holdings BhdXKLS:0301 +3.03%26 Gross Margin % is 35.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 41.98. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0301 with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Zantat Holdings Bhd ranks better than 72.95% on this metric.
Zantat Holdings Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zantat Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0301'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.86 Med: 41.98 Max: 50.37
Current: 33.39
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Zantat Holdings Bhd was 50.37%. The lowest was 31.86%. And the median was 41.98%.
XKLS:0301's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 72.95% of 1560
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.36
vs XKLS:0301: 33.39
Zantat Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 35.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Zantat Holdings Bhd was -7.30% per year.
Zantat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0301) 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
Zantat Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 35.98% 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.
Zantat Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Zantat Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zantat 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Zantat 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.
Zantat Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Zantat Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zantat 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.
Zantat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0301) has a Gross Margin % of 35.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zantat Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 41.98. Over the past decade, Zantat Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.86 to 50.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Zantat Holdings Bhd ranks #422 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Zantat Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Zantat Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 35.98% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 41.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.86 to a high of 50.37. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Zantat Holdings Bhd's value of 35.98% is 54% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zantat Holdings Bhd ranks #422 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zantat Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zantat Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Zantat Holdings Bhd ranks #422 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Zantat Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Zantat Holdings Bhd's value of 35.98% is 54% above this benchmark. Historically, Zantat Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.86 to 50.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.98 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Zantat 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.36, based on 1,560 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. Zantat Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 35.98% is 54% 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 Zantat Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zantat Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 35.98%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 41.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zantat Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Zantat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0301) has a current Gross Margin % of 35.98%. The current Gross Margin % is 35.98%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 41.98 and 54% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. Zantat Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 6 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 Zantat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0301), the current Gross Margin % is 35.98% 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.
Zantat Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the production of calcium carbonate, processing and trading of industrial minerals, and operations of limestone quarry. Its product offerings include ground calcium carbonate, calcium carbonate dispersion, kaolin dispersion, bioplastic compounds, ultrafine precipitated calcium carbonate powder, limestones, etc., marketed mainly under the Zantat brand. The Group's operating business units are: Production, Bioplastic, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Production segment, which is involved in the production of calcium carbonate and other downstream products. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by India, and other markets.
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