Ambest Group BhdXKLS:0391 12 Gross Margin % is 34.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 28.67. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0391 with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,993 Industrial Products companies, Ambest Group Bhd ranks better than 67.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ambest Group Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0391'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.74 Med: 28.67 Max: 34.01
Current: 34.01
During the past 3 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ambest Group Bhd was 34.01%. The lowest was 21.74%. And the median was 28.67%.
XKLS:0391's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.59% of 2993
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.83
vs XKLS:0391: 34.01
Ambest Group Bhd had a gross margin of 34.01% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ambest Group Bhd was 0.00% per year.
Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391) 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
Ambest Group Bhd had a gross margin of 34.01% 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.
Ambest Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ambest Group Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ambest 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.
Ambest Group Bhd Gross Margin % Chart
Ambest Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Gross Margin %
21.74
28.67
30.18
Ambest Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Sep25
Mar26
Gross Margin %
0.00
0.00
26.98
0.00
34.01
XKLS:0391 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Ambest 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.
Ambest Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ambest Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ambest 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.
Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391) has a Gross Margin % of 34.01% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ambest Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 28.67. Over the past decade, Ambest Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.74 to 34.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambest Group Bhd ranks #970 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Ambest Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Ambest Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 34.01% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 28.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.74 to a high of 34.01. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.83. Ambest Group Bhd's value of 34.01% is 26.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ambest Group Bhd ranks #970 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ambest Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambest Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ambest Group Bhd ranks #970 out of 2993 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Ambest Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.83. Ambest Group Bhd's value of 34.01% is 26.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ambest Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.74 to 34.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.67 vs. the industry median of 26.83, Ambest 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.83, based on 2,993 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. Ambest Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 34.01% is 26.8% 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 Ambest Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambest Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 34.01%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 28.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambest Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391) has a current Gross Margin % of 34.01%. The current Gross Margin % is 34.01%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 28.67 and 26.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.83. Ambest Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391), the current Gross Margin % is 34.01% 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.
Ambest Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates as an engineering supporting services provider that provides precision machining, to customers in the semiconductor industry. The company also offers additional processes such as sub-modular assembly and surface finishing treatment. The company's business segments are: (i) Precision machining, and (ii) Sheet metal fabrication. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Precision machining segment, which involves various processes of working with metal such as milling, turning, and turn-milling to produce precision-machined parts and components.
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