Lion Industries Corp Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -19.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lion Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lion Industries Bhd was 16.82%. The lowest was 2.43%. And the median was 7.28%.
XKLS:4235's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Steel industry.
Industry Median: 12.6 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Lion Industries 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 Lion Industries Bhd was -19.20% per year.
Lion Industries Bhd (XKLS:4235) 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
Lion Industries 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.
Lion Industries Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lion Industries Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lion Industries 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:4235 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Lion 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.
Lion Industries Bhd Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Lion Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lion 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.
Lion Industries Bhd (XKLS:4235) 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 Lion Industries Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, Lion Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.43 to 16.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Lion Industries Bhd ranks #999999 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry.
Is Lion Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Lion Industries Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.43 to a high of 16.82. Based on the distribution chart, Lion Industries Bhd ranks #999999 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lion Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 19/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lion Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Lion Industries Bhd ranks #999999 out of 593 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lion Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Historically, Lion Industries Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.43 to 16.82 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.60, based on 593 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 Lion Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lion Industries 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 Lion Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lion Industries Bhd (XKLS:4235) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.14, compared to a current price of RM0.11 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Lion Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 6 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 Lion Industries Bhd (XKLS:4235), 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 Lion Industries Bhd (XKLS:4235) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lion Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.11 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.14.
GuruFocus considers Lion Industries Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4235:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: RM0.14 vs. price of RM0.11 (21.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4235 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lion Industries Corp Bhd is involved in the manufacturing of long steel products in Klang and Banting, Selangor. It produces billets for rolling into steel bars and wire rods, while its plant in Banting produces special grade billets for rolling into specialty bars and wire rods for automotive parts, mattresses and mechanical springs, turning parts, wire rods, wire ropes, and other stringent applications. The steel bars and wire rods produced by the company are used in the construction, fabrication and manufacturing industries. In the property development sector, the company is involved in property management and residential development. Its segments include Steel, Building materials, and Others. It derives revenue from Steel segment.
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