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Ocean Fresh BhdXKLS:0312 -10.34%35 Gross Margin % is 9.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 10.21. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0312 with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,906 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ocean Fresh Bhd ranks worse than 89.24% on this metric.
Ocean Fresh 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 Ocean Fresh Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0312'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.54 Med: 10.21 Max: 13.22
Current: 8.27
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ocean Fresh Bhd was 13.22%. The lowest was 7.54%. And the median was 10.21%.
XKLS:0312's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 89.24% of 1906
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs XKLS:0312: 8.27
Ocean Fresh Bhd had a gross margin of 9.26% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ocean Fresh Bhd was -3.50% per year.
Ocean Fresh Bhd (XKLS:0312) 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
Ocean Fresh Bhd had a gross margin of 9.26% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Ocean Fresh Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ocean Fresh Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ocean Fresh 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Ocean Fresh 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.
Ocean Fresh Bhd Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ocean Fresh Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ocean Fresh 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.
Ocean Fresh Bhd (XKLS:0312) has a Gross Margin % of 9.26% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ocean Fresh Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.21. Over the past decade, Ocean Fresh Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.54 to 13.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Ocean Fresh Bhd ranks #1701 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 89.2%.
Is Ocean Fresh Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Ocean Fresh Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 9.26% is near median its 10-year median of 10.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.54 to a high of 13.22. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Ocean Fresh Bhd's value of 9.26% is 64.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ocean Fresh Bhd ranks #1701 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ocean Fresh Bhd has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocean Fresh Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ocean Fresh Bhd ranks #1701 out of 1906 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ocean Fresh Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Ocean Fresh Bhd's value of 9.26% is 64.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Ocean Fresh Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.54 to 13.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.21 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Ocean Fresh Bhd has consistently been below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.36, based on 1,906 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. Ocean Fresh Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 9.26% is 64.9% below 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 Ocean Fresh Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ocean Fresh Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 9.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocean Fresh Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Ocean Fresh Bhd (XKLS:0312) has a current Gross Margin % of 9.26%. The current Gross Margin % is 9.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.21 and 64.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Ocean Fresh Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 5 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 Ocean Fresh Bhd (XKLS:0312), the current Gross Margin % is 9.26% 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.
Ocean Fresh Bhd is principally engaged in the business of investment holding. It is a main seafood processing and trading company specialising in frozen seafood products, with a focus on molluscs, fish, and other seafood categories. The Group operates principally within one segment, that is, processing and trading of frozen seafood products. The company has presence in Malaysia, China, Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, United States, Italy, Philipines, and Others. The company generates majority of revenue from Turkey. The company's products are Abalone, Ark Shell Meat, Bonito, Cuttlefish, Leather Jacket, Mackerel, Octopus, Pomfret, Prawn, Ribbonfish, Sea Cucumber, Squid, and Tuna.
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