Chin Well Holdings BhdXKLS:5007 76 Gross Margin % is 4.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 15.12. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5007 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.27 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, Chin Well Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 94.06% on this metric.
XKLS:5007's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 94.06% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs XKLS:5007: 6.55
Chin Well Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 4.38% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chin Well Holdings Bhd was -16.70% per year.
Chin Well Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5007) 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
Chin Well Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 4.38% 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.
Chin Well Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chin Well Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chin Well Holdings 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:5007 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Chin Well Holdings 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.
Chin Well Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Chin Well Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chin Well Holdings 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.
Chin Well Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5007) has a Gross Margin % of 4.38% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chin Well Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 15.12. Over the past decade, Chin Well Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.53 to 23.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Chin Well Holdings Bhd ranks #2819 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 94.1%.
Is Chin Well Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Chin Well Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 4.38% is 71% below median its 10-year median of 15.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.53 to a high of 23.61. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Chin Well Holdings Bhd's value of 4.38% is 83.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chin Well Holdings Bhd ranks #2819 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chin Well Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chin Well Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Chin Well Holdings Bhd ranks #2819 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chin Well Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Chin Well Holdings Bhd's value of 4.38% is 83.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Chin Well Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.53 to 23.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.12 vs. the industry median of 26.81, Chin Well Holdings 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.81, based on 2,997 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. Chin Well Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 4.38% is 83.7% 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 Chin Well Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chin Well Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 4.38%, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 15.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chin Well Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chin Well Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5007) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.27, compared to a current price of RM0.83 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 4.38%, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 15.12 and 83.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. Chin Well Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Chin Well Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5007), the current Gross Margin % is 4.38% 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 Chin Well Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5007) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chin Well Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.83 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.27.
GuruFocus considers Chin Well Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5007:
Gross Margin %: 4.38% (71% below median its 10-year median of 15.12)
GF Value™: RM1.27 vs. price of RM0.83 (34.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.7% below the Industrial Products median (#2819 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5007 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chin Well Holdings Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. It operates in three business segments. The Fastening products segment is a key revenue driver which is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of screws, nuts, bolts, and other fastening products. Its Wire products segment is involved in the production of precision galvanized wire, annealing wire, bright wire, hard drawn wire, polyvinyl chloride wire, bent round bar, and grill mesh. The Investment Holding segment comprises investment holding and property investment activities. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Europe, North America, Vietnam, Australia, Other Asia Pacific countries, and others. It derives a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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