WTEC Group BhdXKLS:0352 22 Gross Margin % is 32.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 33.29. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0352 with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, WTEC Group Bhd ranks better than 72.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for WTEC Group Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0352'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.74 Med: 33.29 Max: 38.55
Current: 33.25
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of WTEC Group Bhd was 38.55%. The lowest was 22.74%. And the median was 33.29%.
XKLS:0352's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 72.5% of 1560
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.36
vs XKLS:0352: 33.25
WTEC Group Bhd had a gross margin of 32.28% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for WTEC Group Bhd was 0.00% per year.
WTEC Group Bhd (XKLS:0352) 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
WTEC Group Bhd had a gross margin of 32.28% 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.
WTEC Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
WTEC Group Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WTEC 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 Chemicals subindustry, WTEC 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.
WTEC Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, WTEC Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WTEC 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.
WTEC Group Bhd (XKLS:0352) has a Gross Margin % of 32.28% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on WTEC Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.29. Over the past decade, WTEC Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.74 to 38.55. According to the industry distribution chart, WTEC Group Bhd ranks #429 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is WTEC Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
WTEC Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 32.28% is near median its 10-year median of 33.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.74 to a high of 38.55. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. WTEC Group Bhd's value of 32.28% is 38.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WTEC Group Bhd ranks #429 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, WTEC Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WTEC Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, WTEC Group Bhd ranks #429 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts WTEC Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. WTEC Group Bhd's value of 32.28% is 38.2% above this benchmark. Historically, WTEC Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.74 to 38.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.29 vs. the industry median of 23.36, WTEC 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.36, based on 1,560 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. WTEC Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 32.28% is 38.2% 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 WTEC Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WTEC Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 32.28%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WTEC Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
WTEC Group Bhd (XKLS:0352) has a current Gross Margin % of 32.28%. The current Gross Margin % is 32.28%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.29 and 38.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. WTEC Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 3 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 WTEC Group Bhd (XKLS:0352), the current Gross Margin % is 32.28% 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.
WTEC Group Bhd is principally involved in the manufacturing and trading of foam and non-foam products and has its principal place of business in Malaysia. The manufacturing of foam products involves producing semi-finished and finished products using mainly PU and to a lesser extent PE, NBR, PVC, and EVA foam. The types of foam products: - foam-backed laminates used for a wide variety of applications; - parts for the automotive industry; - parts for the electrical and electronics industry; - construction materials; - medical and personal protective equipment parts; and - others such as protective packaging, cleaning sponges, and foam profiles. The types of non-foam products It manufactures are mainly non-woven fabric parts for the automotive industry, such as padding used for armrests.
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