HSS Holdings BhdXKLS:0460 Gross Margin % is 18.82% as of Dec. 2025. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, HSS Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 52631.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for HSS Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0460's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 26.37 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
HSS Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 18.82% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for HSS Holdings Bhd was 0.00% per year.
HSS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0460) 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
HSS Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 18.82% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
HSS Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
HSS Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HSS Holdings 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.
HSS Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Chart
HSS Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Gross Margin %
15.58
15.57
17.12
18.82
HSS Holdings Bhd Semi-Annual Data
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Gross Margin %
15.58
15.57
17.12
18.82
XKLS:0460 vs KHC, GIS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, HSS Holdings 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.
HSS Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HSS Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HSS Holdings 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.
HSS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0460) has a Gross Margin % of 18.82% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on HSS Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HSS Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is HSS Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
HSS Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 18.82%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. HSS Holdings Bhd's value of 18.82% is 28.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HSS Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does HSS Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, HSS Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This places HSS Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. HSS Holdings Bhd's value of 18.82% is 28.6% below this benchmark. 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 1,900 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. HSS Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 18.82% is 28.6% below 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 HSS Holdings 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. HSS Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 18.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HSS Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
HSS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0460) has a current Gross Margin % of 18.82%. The current Gross Margin % is 18.82% and 28.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. 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 HSS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0460), the current Gross Margin % is 18.82% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
HSS Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is principally involved in the sourcing of bakery products, trading of bakery and other products and manufacturing of bakery products. Its offerings include Biscuits and cookies, Cakes, and Snacks. The products are supplied to over 3,500 retail outlets across Malaysia, including supermarkets and hypermarkets. The company's business segments include: Sourcing, Trading, and Manufacturing. The majority of revenue is derived from the Sourcing segment. Geographically, it exports to Singapore, Indonesia, and Australia, and the maximum revenue is generated from Malaysia.
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