Kretam Holdings BhdXKLS:1996 59 Gross Margin % is 14.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 15.35. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1996 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,906 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kretam Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 68.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kretam Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1996'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.9 Med: 15.35 Max: 24.74
Current: 18.27
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kretam Holdings Bhd was 24.74%. The lowest was -1.90%. And the median was 15.35%.
XKLS:1996's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 68.68% of 1906
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs XKLS:1996: 18.27
Kretam Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 14.20% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kretam Holdings Bhd was 1.70% per year.
Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) 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
Kretam Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 14.20% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Kretam Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kretam Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kretam 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.
XKLS:1996 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Kretam 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.
Kretam Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kretam Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kretam 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.
Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) has a Gross Margin % of 14.20% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kretam Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Kretam Holdings Bhd ranks #1309 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 68.7%.
Is Kretam Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Kretam Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 14.20% is near median its 10-year median of 15.35. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Kretam Holdings Bhd's value of 14.20% is 46.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kretam Holdings Bhd ranks #1309 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kretam Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kretam Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kretam Holdings Bhd ranks #1309 out of 1906 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kretam Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Kretam Holdings Bhd's value of 14.20% is 46.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.35 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Kretam Holdings 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 26.36, based on 1,906 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. Kretam Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 14.20% is 46.1% 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 Kretam Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kretam Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 14.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kretam Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.65, compared to a current price of RM0.68 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.35 and 46.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Kretam Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996), the current Gross Margin % is 14.20% 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.
Is Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kretam Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.68 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.65.
GuruFocus considers Kretam Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1996:
Gross Margin %: 14.20% (near median its 10-year median of 15.35)
GF Value™: RM0.65 vs. price of RM0.68 (4.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1309 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1996 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kretam Holdings Bhd is a Sabah-based medium-sized oil palm plantation company. The company operates through two segments, namely Plantation, Mills, and Refinery. Its Plantation and mill segment is involved in the business of cultivation and sale of oil palm products. The Refinery segment, which generates the majority of revenue, engages in refining crude palm oil and producing biofuels. The majority of revenue is generated from the refinery segment. The company's geographical area of operations includes Malaysia, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands. The majority of its revenue is generated from Malaysia.
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