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Enest Group BhdXKLS:0467 +9.52%69 Gross Margin % is 8.05% as of Dec. 2025, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 11.92. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0467 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Enest Group Bhd ranks worse than 84.38% on this metric.
Enest Group Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Enest Group Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0467'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.3 Med: 11.92 Max: 23.39
Current: 10.62
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Enest Group Bhd was 23.39%. The lowest was 10.30%. And the median was 11.92%.
XKLS:0467's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.38% of 1908
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.345
vs XKLS:0467: 10.62
Enest Group Bhd had a gross margin of 8.05% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Enest Group Bhd was -1.90% per year.
Enest Group Bhd (XKLS:0467) 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
Enest Group Bhd had a gross margin of 8.05% 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.
Enest Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Enest Group Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Enest 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.
XKLS:0467 vs ADM, TSN, BG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Enest 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.
Enest Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Enest Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Enest 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.
Enest Group Bhd (XKLS:0467) has a Gross Margin % of 8.05% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Enest Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 11.92. Over the past decade, Enest Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.30 to 23.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Enest Group Bhd ranks #1610 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 84.4%.
Is Enest Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Enest Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 8.05% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 11.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.30 to a high of 23.39. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Enest Group Bhd's value of 8.05% is 69.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Enest Group Bhd ranks #1610 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Enest Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Enest Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and TSN?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Enest Group Bhd ranks #1610 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Enest Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Enest Group Bhd's value of 8.05% is 69.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Enest Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.30 to 23.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.92 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Enest Group Bhd has consistently been below 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 26.35, based on 1,908 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. Enest Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 8.05% is 69.4% 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 Enest Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Enest Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 8.05%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 11.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Enest Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Enest Group Bhd (XKLS:0467) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.18, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.05%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 11.92 and 69.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Enest Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Enest Group Bhd (XKLS:0467), the current Gross Margin % is 8.05% 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.
Is Enest Group Bhd (XKLS:0467) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Enest Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.18.
GuruFocus considers Enest Group Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0467:
Gross Margin %: 8.05% (32% below median its 10-year median of 11.92)
GF Value™: RM0.18 vs. price of RM0.12 (36.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1610 of 1908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0467 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Enest Group Bhd is an investment holding company. The company's products include original bird's nest, Mi Zhan, and Yan Tiao. Its segments include Bird's Nest engaged in processing and sale of raw clean edible bird's nest; and Others consisting of investment holding, property investment holding and operation of health and personal care retail store. The majority of revenue is derived from the Bird's Nest segment. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, China, Australia, Vietnam, and Others with majority of revenue deriving from China.
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