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A1 AK Koh Group BhdXKLS:0365 15 Gross Margin % is 46.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 46.41. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0365 with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,910 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, A1 AK Koh Group Bhd ranks better than 82.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0365'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.54 Med: 46.41 Max: 47.48
Current: 47.48
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of A1 AK Koh Group Bhd was 47.48%. The lowest was 44.54%. And the median was 46.41%.
XKLS:0365's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 82.3% of 1910
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs XKLS:0365: 47.48
A1 AK Koh Group Bhd had a gross margin of 46.81% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for A1 AK Koh Group Bhd was 0.00% per year.
A1 AK Koh Group Bhd (XKLS:0365) 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
A1 AK Koh Group Bhd had a gross margin of 46.81% 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.
A1 AK Koh Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
A1 AK Koh Group Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for A1 AK Koh 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, A1 AK Koh 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.
A1 AK Koh Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where A1 AK Koh 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.
A1 AK Koh Group Bhd (XKLS:0365) has a Gross Margin % of 46.81% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on A1 AK Koh Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 46.41. Over the past decade, A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.54 to 47.48. According to the industry distribution chart, A1 AK Koh Group Bhd ranks #338 out of 1910 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 46.81% is near median its 10-year median of 46.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.54 to a high of 47.48. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's value of 46.81% is 77.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, A1 AK Koh Group Bhd ranks #338 out of 1910 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, A1 AK Koh Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, A1 AK Koh Group Bhd ranks #338 out of 1910 companies for Gross Margin %. This places A1 AK Koh Group Bhd in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's value of 46.81% is 77.5% above this benchmark. Historically, A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.54 to 47.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.41 vs. the industry median of 26.37, A1 AK Koh 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,910 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. A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 46.81% is 77.5% 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 A1 AK Koh Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 46.81%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 46.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A1 AK Koh Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
A1 AK Koh Group Bhd (XKLS:0365) has a current Gross Margin % of 46.81%. The current Gross Margin % is 46.81%, which is near median its 10-year median of 46.41 and 77.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 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 A1 AK Koh Group Bhd (XKLS:0365), the current Gross Margin % is 46.81% 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.
A1 AK Koh Group Bhd operates as a processed food and beverages company. The company and its subsidiaries are principally involved in the manufacturing, trading, marketing, and distribution of processed food and beverage products under its Group's in-house brands and third-party brands, as well as the provision of contract manufacturing and sourcing services of processed F&B products to third-party brand owners. The company has over SKUs, spanning from premix spices, premade pastes and seasonings, snacks, instant and dried noodles, canned seafood, premix and ready-to-drink beverages, and others. These products are marketed under its parent brand, namely A1 AK Koh, as well as its sub-brands, namely Dragon Horse, Sky King, Bao Dao, MaccEagle, Sun, and Lion.
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