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Riverview Rubber Estates BhdXKLS:2542 64 Gross Margin % is 45.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 54.04. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2542 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,906 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd ranks better than 86.73% on this metric.
XKLS:2542's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.73% of 1906
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs XKLS:2542: 52.91
Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd had a gross margin of 45.75% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd (XKLS:2542) 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
Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd had a gross margin of 45.75% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Riverview Rubber Estates 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:2542 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Riverview Rubber Estates 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.
Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Riverview Rubber Estates 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.
Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd (XKLS:2542) has a Gross Margin % of 45.75% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 54.04. Over the past decade, Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.96 to 66.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd ranks #253 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 45.75% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 54.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.96 to a high of 66.29. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd's value of 45.75% is 73.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd ranks #253 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd ranks #253 out of 1906 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd's value of 45.75% is 73.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.96 to 66.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.04 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Riverview Rubber Estates 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 1,906 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. Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 45.75% is 73.6% 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 Riverview Rubber Estates 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. Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 45.75%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 54.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd (XKLS:2542) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.38, compared to a current price of RM3.04 — trading 27.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.75%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 54.04 and 73.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd (XKLS:2542), the current Gross Margin % is 45.75% 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 Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd (XKLS:2542) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM3.04 is trading 27.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.38.
GuruFocus considers Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2542:
Gross Margin %: 45.75% (15% below median its 10-year median of 54.04)
GF Value™: RM2.38 vs. price of RM3.04 (27.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#253 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2542 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Riverview Rubber Estates Bhd operates in the agricultural sector in Malaysia. It is engaged in the cultivation of oil palm and the sale of fresh fruit bunches of oil palm and other oil palm produce. The company operates through one segment, which carries on the business of oil palm cultivation on its plantations in Peninsular Malaysia.
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