EPB Group BhdXKLS:0317 -1.89%43 Gross Margin % is 31.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 33.54. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0317 with a GF Score™ of 43/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, EPB Group Bhd ranks better than 61.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for EPB Group Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0317'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.89 Med: 33.54 Max: 34.61
Current: 30.89
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of EPB Group Bhd was 34.61%. The lowest was 30.89%. And the median was 33.54%.
XKLS:0317's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 61.03% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs XKLS:0317: 30.89
EPB Group Bhd had a gross margin of 31.86% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for EPB Group Bhd was -0.80% per year.
EPB Group Bhd (XKLS:0317) 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
EPB Group Bhd had a gross margin of 31.86% 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.
EPB Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
EPB Group Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EPB 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:0317 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, EPB 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.
EPB Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, EPB Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EPB 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.
EPB Group Bhd (XKLS:0317) has a Gross Margin % of 31.86% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on EPB Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.54. Over the past decade, EPB Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.89 to 34.61. According to the industry distribution chart, EPB Group Bhd ranks #1168 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is EPB Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
EPB Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 31.86% is near median its 10-year median of 33.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.89 to a high of 34.61. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. EPB Group Bhd's value of 31.86% is 18.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EPB Group Bhd ranks #1168 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, EPB Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EPB Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, EPB Group Bhd ranks #1168 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts EPB Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. EPB Group Bhd's value of 31.86% is 18.9% above this benchmark. Historically, EPB Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.89 to 34.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.54 vs. the industry median of 26.79, EPB 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 2,997 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. EPB Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 31.86% is 18.9% 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 EPB Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EPB Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 31.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EPB Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
EPB Group Bhd (XKLS:0317) has a current Gross Margin % of 31.86%. The current Gross Margin % is 31.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.54 and 18.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. EPB Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 EPB Group Bhd (XKLS:0317), the current Gross Margin % is 31.86% 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.
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EPB Group Bhd is a one-stop provider of food processing and packaging machinery solutions. It is involved in the design, customisation, fabrication, integration, and automation of production lines for food manufacturing and processing companies, based on customers' needs. Also involved in the trading of cellulose casings, as well as the manufacturing and trading of flexible packaging materials.
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