Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (XKLS:3867) 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
Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd had a gross margin of 10.61% 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.
Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Malaysian Pacific Industries 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.
Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd Gross Margin % Chart
XKLS:3867 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Malaysian Pacific Industries 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.
Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malaysian Pacific Industries 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.
Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (XKLS:3867) has a Gross Margin % of 10.61% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 16.91. Over the past decade, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.32 to 20.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd ranks #824 out of 1008 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 10.61% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 16.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.32 to a high of 20.97. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's value of 10.61% is 64.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd ranks #824 out of 1008 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd ranks #824 out of 1008 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's value of 10.61% is 64.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.32 to 20.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.91 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Malaysian Pacific Industries 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,008 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. Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 10.61% is 64.2% 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 Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 10.61%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 16.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (XKLS:3867) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM32.83, compared to a current price of RM47.78 — trading 45.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.61%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 16.91 and 64.2% below the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (XKLS:3867), the current Gross Margin % is 10.61% 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 Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (XKLS:3867) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM47.78 is trading 45.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM32.83.
GuruFocus considers Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3867:
Gross Margin %: 10.61% (37% below median its 10-year median of 16.91)
GF Value™: RM32.83 vs. price of RM47.78 (45.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.2% below the Semiconductors median (#824 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3867 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd Business Description
Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd is an investment holding company. The company along with its subsidiaries is engaged in manufacturing, assembling, testing, and sale of integrated circuits, semiconductor devices, electronic components, and lead frames. The group's geographical segments include Asia, USA, and Europe. It derives a majority of its revenue from Asia.
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