Versatile Creative BhdXKLS:4995 -1.10%75 Gross Margin % is 23.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 18.08. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4995 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 379 Packaging & Containers companies, Versatile Creative Bhd ranks worse than 53.83% on this metric.
XKLS:4995's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.83% of 379
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.28
vs XKLS:4995: 20.33
Versatile Creative Bhd had a gross margin of 23.50% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Versatile Creative Bhd was 12.30% per year.
Versatile Creative Bhd (XKLS:4995) 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
Versatile Creative Bhd had a gross margin of 23.50% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Versatile Creative Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Versatile Creative Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Versatile Creative 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:4995 vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Versatile Creative 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.
Versatile Creative Bhd Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Versatile Creative Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Versatile Creative 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.
Versatile Creative Bhd (XKLS:4995) has a Gross Margin % of 23.50% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Versatile Creative Bhd and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 18.08. Over the past decade, Versatile Creative Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.14 to 22.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Versatile Creative Bhd ranks #204 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Versatile Creative Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Versatile Creative Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 23.50% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 18.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.14 to a high of 22.37. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Versatile Creative Bhd's value of 23.50% is 10.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Versatile Creative Bhd ranks #204 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Versatile Creative Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Versatile Creative Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Versatile Creative Bhd ranks #204 out of 379 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Versatile Creative Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Versatile Creative Bhd's value of 23.50% is 10.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Versatile Creative Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.14 to 22.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.08 vs. the industry median of 21.28, Versatile Creative Bhd has consistently been above 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.28, based on 379 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. Versatile Creative Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 23.50% is 10.4% above 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 Versatile Creative Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Versatile Creative Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 23.50%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 18.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Versatile Creative Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Versatile Creative Bhd (XKLS:4995) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.01, compared to a current price of RM0.90 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.50%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 18.08 and 10.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. Versatile Creative Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Versatile Creative Bhd (XKLS:4995), the current Gross Margin % is 23.50% 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 Versatile Creative Bhd (XKLS:4995) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Versatile Creative Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.90 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.01.
GuruFocus considers Versatile Creative Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4995:
Gross Margin %: 23.50% (30% above median its 10-year median of 18.08)
GF Value™: RM1.01 vs. price of RM0.90 (10.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.4% above the Packaging & Containers median (#204 of 379)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4995 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Versatile Creative Bhd is an investment holding company and is involved in the business of manufacturing and trading a range of paper boxes, plastics, and providing printing services to customers and grocery businesses. The company's segments include paper products, plastic products, color separation, printing, Grocery, and Others. The company earns maximum revenue from the Grocery segment, engaged in the retail sale of any kind of product over the Internet, supermarkets, and wholesale of other foodstuffs. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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