What is Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Gross Margin %?
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) BhdXKLS:5008 68 Gross Margin % is 11.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 11.08. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5008 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Industrial Distribution companies, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd ranks worse than 84.31% on this metric.
XKLS:5008's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.31% of 153
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.34
vs XKLS:5008: 11.51
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd had a gross margin of 11.15% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:5008) 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
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd had a gross margin of 11.15% 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.
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) 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.
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Gross Margin % Chart
XKLS:5008 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) 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.
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) 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.
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:5008) has a Gross Margin % of 11.15% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.08. Over the past decade, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.36 to 11.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #129 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 84.3%.
Is Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 11.15% is near median its 10-year median of 11.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.36 to a high of 11.69. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's value of 11.15% is 54.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #129 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #129 out of 153 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's value of 11.15% is 54.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.36 to 11.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.08 vs. the industry median of 24.34, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) 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 Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.34, based on 153 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. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 11.15% is 54.2% 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 Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 11.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:5008) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.63, compared to a current price of RM1.28 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.08 and 54.2% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.34. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:5008), the current Gross Margin % is 11.15% 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 Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:5008) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.28 is trading 21.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.63.
GuruFocus considers Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5008:
Gross Margin %: 11.15% (near median its 10-year median of 11.08)
GF Value™: RM1.63 vs. price of RM1.28 (21.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.2% below the Industrial Distribution median (#129 of 153)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Business Description
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd is a sale, marketing, warehousing, distribution, and services organization in Malaysia. The Group operates in four key geographical segments within Malaysia, namely Sabah, Sarawak, Peninsular Malaysia and Others. The Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia segments comprise the trading and distribution of consumer products, building materials, industrial and agricultural chemical products, as well as the provision of insurance and shipping services within their respective geographical markets. The Others segment includes the trading and distribution of liquor products, as well as the provision of travel agency services, property rental, and the retailing of consumer goods.
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