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XKLS:2836's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 42.36 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) 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
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Gross Margin % Chart
XKLS:2836 vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.12 to 35.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks #999999 out of 204 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Is Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.12 to a high of 35.78. Based on the distribution chart, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks #999999 out of 204 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks #999999 out of 204 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.36. Historically, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.12 to 35.78 over the past decade. 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.36, based on 204 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. 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 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM19.38, compared to a current price of RM16.10 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM16.10 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM19.38.
GuruFocus considers Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2836:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: RM19.38 vs. price of RM16.10 (16.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2836 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Business Description
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd produces and sells beer, stout, cider, shandy, and nonalcoholic malt beverages in Asia. The company produces its products in Malaysia, and nearly all sales are in Malaysia and Singapore. The company also exports products to Sri Lanka, Thailand, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Carlsberg is the company's flagship brand. Other brands include Kronenbourg 1664, Somersby Ciders, Asahi Dry, Royal Stout, Skol, Jolly Shandy, Nutrimalt, Connor's Stout Porter, and Corona Extra. The company has three segments: Malaysia, Singapore, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Malaysia segment, which includes manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by entities in Malaysia.
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