BWYS Group BhdXKLS:0313 38 Gross Margin % is 15.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 20.47. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0313 with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 594 Steel companies, BWYS Group Bhd ranks better than 61.78% on this metric.
BWYS Group Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for BWYS Group Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0313'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.57 Med: 20.47 Max: 23.9
Current: 16.57
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of BWYS Group Bhd was 23.90%. The lowest was 16.57%. And the median was 20.47%.
XKLS:0313's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 61.78% of 594
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.61
vs XKLS:0313: 16.57
BWYS Group Bhd had a gross margin of 15.90% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for BWYS Group Bhd was -2.80% per year.
BWYS Group Bhd (XKLS:0313) 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
BWYS Group Bhd had a gross margin of 15.90% 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.
BWYS Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
BWYS Group Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BWYS Group 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:0313 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, BWYS 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.
BWYS Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, BWYS Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BWYS 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.
BWYS Group Bhd (XKLS:0313) has a Gross Margin % of 15.90% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on BWYS Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 20.47. Over the past decade, BWYS Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.57 to 23.90. According to the industry distribution chart, BWYS Group Bhd ranks #227 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is BWYS Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
BWYS Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 15.90% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 20.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.57 to a high of 23.90. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. BWYS Group Bhd's value of 15.90% is 26.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BWYS Group Bhd ranks #227 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BWYS Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BWYS Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, BWYS Group Bhd ranks #227 out of 594 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts BWYS Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. BWYS Group Bhd's value of 15.90% is 26.1% above this benchmark. Historically, BWYS Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.57 to 23.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.47 vs. the industry median of 12.61, BWYS 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 12.61, based on 594 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. BWYS Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 15.90% is 26.1% 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 BWYS Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BWYS Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 15.90%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 20.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BWYS Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
BWYS Group Bhd (XKLS:0313) has a current Gross Margin % of 15.90%. The current Gross Margin % is 15.90%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 20.47 and 26.1% above the Steel industry median of 12.61. BWYS Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 BWYS Group Bhd (XKLS:0313), the current Gross Margin % is 15.90% 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.
BWYS Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the manufacturing of sheet metal products and the supply of scaffoldings, and also engages in the trading of steel materials and steel-related products. It mainly uses mild steel, including hot-rolled and cold-rolled coils for the manufacture of sheet metal products, comprising the following: roofing sheets and trusses, industrial racking systems, and welded pipes. Geographically, the Group is based in Malaysia.
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