Hexza BhdXKLS:3298 70 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3298 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,555 Chemicals companies, Hexza Bhd ranks worse than 64308.62% on this metric.
Hexza Corp Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hexza Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hexza Bhd was 54.37%. The lowest was 31.00%. And the median was 41.31%.
XKLS:3298's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 23.44 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Hexza Bhd had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hexza Bhd was -5.10% per year.
Hexza Bhd (XKLS:3298) 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
Hexza 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.
Hexza Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hexza Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hexza 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:3298 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hexza 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.
Hexza Bhd Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hexza Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hexza 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.
Hexza Bhd (XKLS:3298) 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 Hexza Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, Hexza Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.00 to 54.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexza Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Hexza Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Hexza Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.00 to a high of 54.37. Based on the distribution chart, Hexza Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hexza Bhd has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexza Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hexza Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1555 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hexza Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.44. Historically, Hexza Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.00 to 54.37 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.44, based on 1,555 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 Hexza Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexza 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 Hexza Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexza Bhd (XKLS:3298) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.05, compared to a current price of RM0.92 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Hexza Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 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 Hexza Bhd (XKLS:3298), 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 Hexza Bhd (XKLS:3298) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexza Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.92 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.05.
GuruFocus considers Hexza Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3298:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: RM1.05 vs. price of RM0.92 (12.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3298 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hexza Corp Bhd is a Malaysian-based investment holding firm. The company's operating segments include Investment Holding, Resins, Ethanol, Trading, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Resin segment. The Resins segment includes the manufacture and sale of formaldehyde-based adhesive resins and glue for wood-related industries. Its Ethanol segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of ethyl alcohol, liquefied carbon dioxide, and kaoliang wine.
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