KHPT Holdings BhdXKLS:0322 +6.25% Gross Margin % is 10.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 12.05. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,310 Vehicles & Parts companies, KHPT Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 86.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for KHPT Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0322'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.04 Med: 12.05 Max: 14.74
Current: 10.14
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of KHPT Holdings Bhd was 14.74%. The lowest was 8.04%. And the median was 12.05%.
XKLS:0322's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 86.34% of 1310
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.835
vs XKLS:0322: 10.14
KHPT Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 10.14% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for KHPT Holdings Bhd was 0.00% per year.
KHPT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0322) 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
KHPT Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 10.14% 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.
KHPT Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
KHPT Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KHPT 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 Auto Parts subindustry, KHPT 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.
KHPT Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KHPT Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KHPT 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.
KHPT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0322) has a Gross Margin % of 10.14% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on KHPT Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 12.05. Over the past decade, KHPT Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.04 to 14.74. According to the industry distribution chart, KHPT Holdings Bhd ranks #1131 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 86.3%.
Is KHPT Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
KHPT Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 10.14% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 12.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.04 to a high of 14.74. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. KHPT Holdings Bhd's value of 10.14% is 48.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KHPT Holdings Bhd ranks #1131 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does KHPT Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, KHPT Holdings Bhd ranks #1131 out of 1310 companies for Gross Margin %. This places KHPT Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. KHPT Holdings Bhd's value of 10.14% is 48.9% below this benchmark. Historically, KHPT Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.04 to 14.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.05 vs. the industry median of 19.84, KHPT Holdings 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,310 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. KHPT Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 10.14% is 48.9% 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 KHPT Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KHPT Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 10.14%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 12.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KHPT Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
KHPT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0322) has a current Gross Margin % of 10.14%. The current Gross Margin % is 10.14%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 12.05 and 48.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. 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 KHPT Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0322), the current Gross Margin % is 10.14% 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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KHPT Holdings Bhd is principally engaged in the business of an investment holding company. The company, through its subsidiary, is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of automotive parts and components, comprising body parts, seat structures, and other parts (i.e., engine parts and absorber parts). The company provides comprehensive products to cater to the essential needs of the automotive industry in Malaysia.
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