Ancom Nylex BhdXKLS:4758 +1.20%54 Gross Margin % is 18.25% as of Feb. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 14.31. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4758 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Ancom Nylex Bhd ranks worse than 64.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ancom Nylex Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4758'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.6 Med: 14.31 Max: 17.66
Current: 17.66
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ancom Nylex Bhd was 17.66%. The lowest was 11.60%. And the median was 14.31%.
XKLS:4758's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 64.74% of 1560
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.36
vs XKLS:4758: 17.66
Ancom Nylex Bhd had a gross margin of 18.25% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ancom Nylex Bhd was 2.00% per year.
Ancom Nylex Bhd (XKLS:4758) 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
Ancom Nylex Bhd had a gross margin of 18.25% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Ancom Nylex Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ancom Nylex Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ancom Nylex 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:4758 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ancom Nylex 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.
Ancom Nylex Bhd Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ancom Nylex Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ancom Nylex 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.
Ancom Nylex Bhd (XKLS:4758) has a Gross Margin % of 18.25% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ancom Nylex Bhd and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 14.31. Over the past decade, Ancom Nylex Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.60 to 17.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Ancom Nylex Bhd ranks #1010 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Ancom Nylex Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Ancom Nylex Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 18.25% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 14.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.60 to a high of 17.66. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Ancom Nylex Bhd's value of 18.25% is 21.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ancom Nylex Bhd ranks #1010 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ancom Nylex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ancom Nylex Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ancom Nylex Bhd ranks #1010 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ancom Nylex Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Ancom Nylex Bhd's value of 18.25% is 21.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Ancom Nylex Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.60 to 17.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.31 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Ancom Nylex 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.36, based on 1,560 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. Ancom Nylex Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 18.25% is 21.9% 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 Ancom Nylex Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ancom Nylex Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 18.25%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 14.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ancom Nylex Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ancom Nylex Bhd (XKLS:4758) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.98, compared to a current price of RM0.84 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.25%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 14.31 and 21.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. Ancom Nylex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Ancom Nylex Bhd (XKLS:4758), the current Gross Margin % is 18.25% as of Feb. 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 Ancom Nylex Bhd (XKLS:4758) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ancom Nylex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.84 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.98.
GuruFocus considers Ancom Nylex Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4758:
Gross Margin %: 18.25% (28% above median its 10-year median of 14.31)
GF Value™: RM0.98 vs. price of RM0.84 (14.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.9% below the Chemicals median (#1010 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4758 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ancom Nylex Bhd is an investment holding company with subsidiaries involved in management services, manufacturing and trading of agricultural and industrial chemical products, petrochemicals, polymers, logistics, including shipping and transportation, chemicals warehousing, IT consultancy, and media services. Its main operating segments are Investment Holding, Agricultural Chemicals, Industrial Chemicals, Logistics, and Polymer, with the majority of revenue generated from Industrial Chemicals. The company derives the majority of its revenue from Malaysia and also operates in Singapore, Indonesia, other Southeast Asian countries, Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Africa, and Europe.
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