Cropmate BhdXKLS:0331 18 Gross Margin % is 16.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 18.22. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0331 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Agriculture companies, Cropmate Bhd ranks worse than 66.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cropmate Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0331'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.67 Med: 18.22 Max: 18.75
Current: 16.67
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cropmate Bhd was 18.75%. The lowest was 16.67%. And the median was 18.22%.
XKLS:0331's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 66.8% of 247
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 24.81
vs XKLS:0331: 16.67
Cropmate Bhd had a gross margin of 16.96% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cropmate Bhd was 0.00% per year.
Cropmate Bhd (XKLS:0331) 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
Cropmate Bhd had a gross margin of 16.96% 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.
Cropmate Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cropmate Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cropmate 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:0331 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Cropmate 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.
Cropmate Bhd Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Cropmate Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cropmate 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.
Cropmate Bhd (XKLS:0331) has a Gross Margin % of 16.96% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cropmate Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.22. Over the past decade, Cropmate Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.67 to 18.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Cropmate Bhd ranks #165 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is Cropmate Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Cropmate Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 16.96% is near median its 10-year median of 18.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.67 to a high of 18.75. The Agriculture industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. Cropmate Bhd's value of 16.96% is 31.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cropmate Bhd ranks #165 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cropmate Bhd has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cropmate Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Cropmate Bhd ranks #165 out of 247 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cropmate Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. Cropmate Bhd's value of 16.96% is 31.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Cropmate Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.67 to 18.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.22 vs. the industry median of 24.81, Cropmate 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 24.81, based on 247 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. Cropmate Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 16.96% is 31.6% 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 Cropmate Bhd and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cropmate Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 16.96%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cropmate Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Cropmate Bhd (XKLS:0331) has a current Gross Margin % of 16.96%. The current Gross Margin % is 16.96%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.22 and 31.6% below the Agriculture industry median of 24.81. Cropmate Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 2 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 Cropmate Bhd (XKLS:0331), the current Gross Margin % is 16.96% 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.
Cropmate Bhd is an holding company and operates through its subsidiary. It is engaged in the formulation and blending of conventional and specialty fertilisers as well as trading of straight fertilisers and related products. Its fertilisers are sold under brand Cropmate Dua Daun. Also in addition, it is involved in the trading of straight fertilisers and related products. The products includes Compacted Fertilisers, Blended Fertilisers and Specialty Fertilisers. The company has two segments: Investment holding and Manufacturing. Key revenue is generated from Manufacturing.
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