Swift Energy Technology BhdXKLS:0337 -2.56%19 Gross Margin % is 42.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 40.29. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0337 with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Swift Energy Technology Bhd ranks better than 84.71% on this metric.
XKLS:0337's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 84.71% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs XKLS:0337: 45.03
Swift Energy Technology Bhd had a gross margin of 42.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Swift Energy Technology Bhd (XKLS:0337) 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
Swift Energy Technology Bhd had a gross margin of 42.31% 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.
Swift Energy Technology Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Swift Energy Technology Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Swift Energy Technology 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.
Swift Energy Technology Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Swift Energy Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Swift Energy Technology 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.
Swift Energy Technology Bhd (XKLS:0337) has a Gross Margin % of 42.31% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Swift Energy Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.29. Over the past decade, Swift Energy Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.27 to 45.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Swift Energy Technology Bhd ranks #458 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Swift Energy Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Swift Energy Technology Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 42.31% is near median its 10-year median of 40.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.27 to a high of 45.03. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Swift Energy Technology Bhd's value of 42.31% is 57.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Swift Energy Technology Bhd ranks #458 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Swift Energy Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swift Energy Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Swift Energy Technology Bhd ranks #458 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Swift Energy Technology Bhd in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Swift Energy Technology Bhd's value of 42.31% is 57.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Swift Energy Technology Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.27 to 45.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.29 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Swift Energy Technology 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.80, based on 2,996 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. Swift Energy Technology Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 42.31% is 57.9% 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 Swift Energy Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Swift Energy Technology Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 42.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swift Energy Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Swift Energy Technology Bhd (XKLS:0337) has a current Gross Margin % of 42.31%. The current Gross Margin % is 42.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.29 and 57.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Swift Energy Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 Swift Energy Technology Bhd (XKLS:0337), the current Gross Margin % is 42.31% 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.
Swift Energy Technology Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in the provision of industrial automation and power systems across various industries. It is involved in the provision of process control systems for the grain products, edible oils, and food manufacturing industries, as well as explosion-proof solar photovoltaic and powerdistribution systems. The company's reportable segments are: i) Manufacturing, ii) Engineering services, iii) Trading, and Investment holding. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Manufacturing segment, which includes fabrication, supply and distribution of electrical and instrumentation equipment; and provision of technical services, installation and maintenance of industrial automation, power and other systems.
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