Carlo Rino Group BhdXKLS:0335 +2.63%60 Gross Margin % is 60.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 56.57. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0335 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Carlo Rino Group Bhd ranks better than 88.6% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carlo Rino Group Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0335'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.38 Med: 56.57 Max: 63.21
Current: 60.84
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Carlo Rino Group Bhd was 63.21%. The lowest was 48.38%. And the median was 56.57%.
XKLS:0335's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.6% of 1026
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.51
vs XKLS:0335: 60.84
Carlo Rino Group Bhd had a gross margin of 60.72% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Carlo Rino Group Bhd was 2.90% per year.
Carlo Rino Group Bhd (XKLS:0335) 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
Carlo Rino Group Bhd had a gross margin of 60.72% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Carlo Rino Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Carlo Rino Group Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carlo Rino 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:0335 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Carlo Rino 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.
Carlo Rino Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carlo Rino Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carlo Rino 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.
Carlo Rino Group Bhd (XKLS:0335) has a Gross Margin % of 60.72% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Carlo Rino Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 56.57. Over the past decade, Carlo Rino Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.38 to 63.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Carlo Rino Group Bhd ranks #117 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Carlo Rino Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Carlo Rino Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 60.72% is near median its 10-year median of 56.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.38 to a high of 63.21. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. Carlo Rino Group Bhd's value of 60.72% is 113% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carlo Rino Group Bhd ranks #117 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carlo Rino Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carlo Rino Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Carlo Rino Group Bhd ranks #117 out of 1026 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Carlo Rino Group Bhd in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. Carlo Rino Group Bhd's value of 60.72% is 113% above this benchmark. Historically, Carlo Rino Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.38 to 63.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.57 vs. the industry median of 28.51, Carlo Rino 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.51, based on 1,026 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. Carlo Rino Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 60.72% is 113% 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 Carlo Rino Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carlo Rino Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 60.72%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 56.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carlo Rino Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlo Rino Group Bhd (XKLS:0335) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.28, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 60.72%, which is near median its 10-year median of 56.57 and 113% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.51. Carlo Rino Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Carlo Rino Group Bhd (XKLS:0335), the current Gross Margin % is 60.72% 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.
Is Carlo Rino Group Bhd (XKLS:0335) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlo Rino Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.28.
GuruFocus considers Carlo Rino Group Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0335:
Gross Margin %: 60.72% (near median its 10-year median of 56.57)
GF Value™: RM0.28 vs. price of RM0.20 (30.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 113% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#117 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0335 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carlo Rino Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the business of designing, promoting, marketing, distributing, and retailing women's handbags, footwear, and accessories. Its product portfolio comprises sunglasses, perfumes, wallets, shoes, bags, keychains, hats, and other accessories, which are marketed under the Carlo Rino brand. The group is also involved in property development and property investment; investment holdings of securities; and provision of management services. Its reportable segments are: Retailing, which derives maximum revenue, and Investment and management services. The business activities of the group are predominantly located in Malaysia.
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