TDM Bhd (XKLS:2054) Gross Margin %: 31.57% (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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XKLS:2054 TDM Bhd XKLS:2054
31 GF Score
Price RM0.21
GF Value RM0.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is TDM Bhd Gross Margin %?

TDM Bhd XKLS:2054 31 Gross Margin % is 31.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 36.08. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2054 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,907 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, TDM Bhd ranks better than 68.9% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. TDM Bhd's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM55.1 Mil. TDM Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM174.5 Mil. Therefore, TDM Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.57%.


The historical rank and industry rank for TDM Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:2054' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.13   Med: 36.08   Max: 45.53
Current: 35.53


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of TDM Bhd was 45.53%. The lowest was 27.13%. And the median was 36.08%.

XKLS:2054's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
68.9% of 1907 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.36 vs XKLS:2054: 35.53

TDM Bhd had a gross margin of 31.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for TDM Bhd was 0.60% per year.


TDM Bhd  (XKLS:2054) 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

TDM Bhd had a gross margin of 31.57% 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.


TDM Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms


TDM Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TDM 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.

TDM Bhd Gross Margin % Chart

TDM Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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TDM Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:2054 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, TDM 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.


TDM Bhd Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, TDM Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where TDM Bhd's Gross Margin % falls into.


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TDM Bhd Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

TDM Bhd's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=272.9 / 768.053
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(768.053 - 495.122) / 768.053
=35.54 %

TDM Bhd's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=55.1 / 174.539
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(174.539 - 119.44) / 174.539
=31.57 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 31.57% mean?
TDM Bhd (XKLS:2054) has a Gross Margin % of 31.57% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on TDM Bhd and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 36.08. Over the past decade, TDM Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.13 to 45.53. According to the industry distribution chart, TDM Bhd ranks #593 out of 1907 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is TDM Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
TDM Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 31.57% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 36.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.13 to a high of 45.53. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. TDM Bhd's value of 31.57% is 19.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TDM Bhd ranks #593 out of 1907 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TDM Bhd has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TDM Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, TDM Bhd ranks #593 out of 1907 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts TDM Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. TDM Bhd's value of 31.57% is 19.8% above this benchmark. Historically, TDM Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.13 to 45.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.08 vs. the industry median of 26.36, TDM 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 26.36, based on 1,907 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. TDM Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 31.57% is 19.8% 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 TDM 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. TDM Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 31.57%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 36.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TDM Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TDM Bhd (XKLS:2054) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.23, compared to a current price of RM0.21 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.57%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 36.08 and 19.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. TDM Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 TDM Bhd (XKLS:2054), the current Gross Margin % is 31.57% 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 TDM Bhd (XKLS:2054) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TDM Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.21 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.23. GuruFocus considers TDM Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:2054:

  • Gross Margin %: 31.57% (13% below median its 10-year median of 36.08)
  • GF Value™: RM0.23 vs. price of RM0.21 (10.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#593 of 1907)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2054 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TDM Bhd Business Description

Address 25th Floor, Menara KH, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50250
TDM Bhd is an investment holding company that is engaged in the cultivation of oil palms and the provision of management services. It operates in the following segments: Plantation, Investment holding, and others, and Healthcare. The Plantation segment, which generates the maximum revenue, is engaged in the cultivation of oil palms, the sale of fresh fruit bunches, and the management of plantation operation services. The Healthcare segment offers healthcare consultancy and specialist medical center services. Investment holding and others, which involve group-level corporate services and dormant companies. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia and Indonesia, of which Malaysia derives maximum revenue.
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