CE Technology BhdXKLS:03024 72 Gross Margin % is 25.81% as of Jan. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 24.25. GuruFocus rates XKLS:03024 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.65 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, CE Technology Bhd ranks better than 54.74% on this metric.
CE Technology Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CE Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:03024'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.68 Med: 24.25 Max: 40.7
Current: 25.39
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of CE Technology Bhd was 40.70%. The lowest was 7.68%. And the median was 24.25%.
XKLS:03024's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 54.74% of 1560
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.36
vs XKLS:03024: 25.39
CE Technology Bhd had a gross margin of 25.81% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CE Technology Bhd was -3.50% per year.
CE Technology Bhd (XKLS:03024) 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
CE Technology Bhd had a gross margin of 25.81% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
CE Technology Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
CE Technology Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CE Technology 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:03024 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, CE Technology 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.
CE Technology Bhd Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, CE Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CE Technology 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.
CE Technology Bhd (XKLS:03024) has a Gross Margin % of 25.81% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CE Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.25. Over the past decade, CE Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.68 to 40.70. According to the industry distribution chart, CE Technology Bhd ranks #706 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is CE Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
CE Technology Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 25.81% is near median its 10-year median of 24.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.68 to a high of 40.70. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. CE Technology Bhd's value of 25.81% is 10.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CE Technology Bhd ranks #706 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CE Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CE Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, CE Technology Bhd ranks #706 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts CE Technology Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. CE Technology Bhd's value of 25.81% is 10.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CE Technology Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.68 to 40.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.25 vs. the industry median of 23.36, CE Technology 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. CE Technology Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 25.81% is 10.5% 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 CE Technology 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. CE Technology Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 25.81%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CE Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CE Technology Bhd (XKLS:03024) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.65, compared to a current price of RM0.85 — trading 48.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.81%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.25 and 10.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. CE Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 CE Technology Bhd (XKLS:03024), the current Gross Margin % is 25.81% as of Jan. 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 CE Technology Bhd (XKLS:03024) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CE Technology Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.85 is trading 48.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.65.
GuruFocus considers CE Technology Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:03024:
Gross Margin %: 25.81% (near median its 10-year median of 24.25)
GF Value™: RM1.65 vs. price of RM0.85 (48.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.5% above the Chemicals median (#706 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:03024 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CE Technology Bhd is principally engaged in the research, development, post-processing, manufacturing, and sales of cleanroom gloves. It mainly serves the needs of the high-end critical environment industries such as disk drives, semiconductors, electronic devices, flat panels, biotech, medical devices, pharmaceutical, and aerospace manufacturing industries. Geographically, it earns revenues from Malaysia, ASEAN, Europe, the USA, Japan, China, and Others. The company earns maximum revenue from the USA.
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