Genting Plantations BhdXKLS:2291 +1.15%75 Gross Margin % is 26.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 27.88. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2291 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,901 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Genting Plantations Bhd ranks better than 50.13% on this metric.
XKLS:2291's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.13% of 1901
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs XKLS:2291: 26.43
Genting Plantations Bhd had a gross margin of 26.32% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Genting Plantations Bhd was 2.40% per year.
Genting Plantations Bhd (XKLS:2291) 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
Genting Plantations Bhd had a gross margin of 26.32% 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.
Genting Plantations Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Genting Plantations Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:2291 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Genting Plantations 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.
Genting Plantations Bhd Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Genting Plantations Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genting Plantations 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.
Genting Plantations Bhd (XKLS:2291) has a Gross Margin % of 26.32% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Genting Plantations Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.88. Over the past decade, Genting Plantations Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.48 to 37.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Genting Plantations Bhd ranks #948 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is Genting Plantations Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Genting Plantations Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 26.32% is near median its 10-year median of 27.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.48 to a high of 37.63. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Genting Plantations Bhd's value of 26.32% is 0.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genting Plantations Bhd ranks #948 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Genting Plantations Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genting Plantations Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Genting Plantations Bhd ranks #948 out of 1901 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Genting Plantations Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Genting Plantations Bhd's value of 26.32% is 0.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Genting Plantations Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.48 to 37.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.88 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Genting Plantations 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 26.37, based on 1,901 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. Genting Plantations Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 26.32% is 0.2% 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 Genting Plantations 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. Genting Plantations Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 26.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genting Plantations Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genting Plantations Bhd (XKLS:2291) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.07, compared to a current price of RM5.26 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.88 and 0.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Genting Plantations Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Genting Plantations Bhd (XKLS:2291), the current Gross Margin % is 26.32% 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 Genting Plantations Bhd (XKLS:2291) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genting Plantations Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM5.26 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.07.
GuruFocus considers Genting Plantations Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2291:
Gross Margin %: 26.32% (near median its 10-year median of 27.88)
GF Value™: RM6.07 vs. price of RM5.26 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#948 of 1901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2291 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genting Plantations Bhd is engaged in the oil palm plantation business. It operates in five segments: Plantation, which includes upstream activities relating to oil palm plantations in Malaysia and Indonesia; Property segment includes activities relating to property development and property investment; AgTech segment is into genomics research and development; Downstream Manufacturing segment related to manufacturing and sale of palm oil derivative products; and Others. It derives maximum revenue from Plantation segment. Geographically, it operates in two segments, namely Malaysia and Indonesia, of which the vast majority of its revenue comes from Malaysia.
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