Northeast Group BhdXKLS:0325 +5.50%21 Gross Margin % is 37.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 37.90. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0325 with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Northeast Group Bhd ranks better than 71.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northeast Group Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0325'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.77 Med: 37.9 Max: 38.49
Current: 36.59
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Northeast Group Bhd was 38.49%. The lowest was 30.77%. And the median was 37.90%.
XKLS:0325's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 71.92% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.53
vs XKLS:0325: 36.59
Northeast Group Bhd had a gross margin of 37.26% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Northeast Group Bhd was 0.00% per year.
Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325) 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
Northeast Group Bhd had a gross margin of 37.26% 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.
Northeast Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Northeast Group Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Northeast 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Northeast 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.
Northeast Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Northeast Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northeast 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.
Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325) has a Gross Margin % of 37.26% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Northeast Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.90. Over the past decade, Northeast Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.77 to 38.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Northeast Group Bhd ranks #689 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is Northeast Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Northeast Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 37.26% is near median its 10-year median of 37.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.77 to a high of 38.49. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Northeast Group Bhd's value of 37.26% is 51.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northeast Group Bhd ranks #689 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Northeast Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northeast Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Northeast Group Bhd ranks #689 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Northeast Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Northeast Group Bhd's value of 37.26% is 51.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Northeast Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.77 to 38.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.90 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Northeast 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 24.53, 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. Northeast Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 37.26% is 51.9% 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 Northeast Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northeast Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 37.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northeast Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325) has a current Gross Margin % of 37.26%. The current Gross Margin % is 37.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.90 and 51.9% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Northeast Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 4 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 Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325), the current Gross Margin % is 37.26% 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.
Northeast Group Bhd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is principally engaged in the manufacturing of precision engineering components. It also provides related services including Surface Finishing, Sheet Metal Fabrication and Mechanical Sub-Assembly. The company serves various industries, including photonics, electrical and electronics (E&E), semiconductor, telecommunication, and optoelectronics. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Malaysia, and the rest from North America, Europe, Other Asian countries, Oceania and South America.
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