Crest Group BhdXKLS:0323 +2.78%46 Gross Margin % is 25.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 27.79. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0323 with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Crest Group Bhd ranks better than 54.28% on this metric.
Crest Group Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crest Group Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0323'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.36 Med: 27.79 Max: 29.38
Current: 26.79
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Crest Group Bhd was 29.38%. The lowest was 25.36%. And the median was 27.79%.
XKLS:0323's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 54.28% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.565
vs XKLS:0323: 26.79
Crest Group Bhd had a gross margin of 25.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Crest Group Bhd was -2.20% per year.
Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323) 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
Crest Group Bhd had a gross margin of 25.98% 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.
Crest Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Crest Group Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crest 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:0323 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Crest 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.
Crest Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Crest Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crest 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.
Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323) has a Gross Margin % of 25.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Crest Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.79. Over the past decade, Crest Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.36 to 29.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Crest Group Bhd ranks #1122 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is Crest Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Crest Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 25.98% is near median its 10-year median of 27.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.36 to a high of 29.38. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Crest Group Bhd's value of 25.98% is 5.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crest Group Bhd ranks #1122 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Crest Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crest Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Crest Group Bhd ranks #1122 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Crest Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Crest Group Bhd's value of 25.98% is 5.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Crest Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.36 to 29.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.79 vs. the industry median of 24.57, Crest 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.57, based on 2,454 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. Crest Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 25.98% is 5.8% 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 Crest Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crest Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 25.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crest Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323) has a current Gross Margin % of 25.98%. The current Gross Margin % is 25.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.79 and 5.8% above the Hardware industry median of 24.57. Crest Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323), the current Gross Margin % is 25.98% 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.
Crest Group Bhd is an investment holding which operates through its subsidiaries. It is involved in the provision of imaging, analytical, and test solutions. It provides solutions to Semiconductors, Academia & Institute, Automotive, Aviation, Healthcare & Life Science, Electrical & Electronics, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing & Fabrication, Electrical & Electronics, Food & Beverage, Defense & Security, Power & Renewable Energy industries. It has two business segments: Provision of imaging, analytical, test solutions, and after-sales services, and Others. Key revenue is generated from the Provision of imaging, analytical, and test solutions, which include offering pre-sales consulting, sales, and customisation of equipment, installation and commissioning, user training, and Others.
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