Paos Holdings BhdXKLS:5022 +14.29%48 Gross Margin % is 9.22% as of Feb. 2026, which is 446% above its 10-year median of 1.69. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5022 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,561 Chemicals companies, Paos Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 95.13% on this metric.
Paos Holdings Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -21.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Paos Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5022'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 1.69 Max: 11.08
Current: 0.99
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Paos Holdings Bhd was 11.08%. The lowest was 0.53%. And the median was 1.69%.
XKLS:5022's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 95.13% of 1561
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.35
vs XKLS:5022: 0.99
Paos Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 9.22% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Paos Holdings Bhd was -21.50% per year.
Paos Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5022) 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
Paos Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 9.22% 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.
Paos Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Paos Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paos 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:5022 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Paos 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.
Paos Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Paos Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paos 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.
Paos Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5022) has a Gross Margin % of 9.22% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Paos Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 446% above median its historical median of 1.69. Over the past decade, Paos Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.53 to 11.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Paos Holdings Bhd ranks #1485 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 95.1%.
Is Paos Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Paos Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 9.22% is 446% above median its 10-year median of 1.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 11.08. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Paos Holdings Bhd's value of 9.22% is 60.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paos Holdings Bhd ranks #1485 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Paos Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paos Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Paos Holdings Bhd ranks #1485 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Paos Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Paos Holdings Bhd's value of 9.22% is 60.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Paos Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.53 to 11.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.69 vs. the industry median of 23.35, Paos 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.35, based on 1,561 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. Paos Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 9.22% is 60.5% 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 Paos Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paos Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 9.22%, which is 446% above median its own 10-year median of 1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paos Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paos Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5022) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.15, compared to a current price of RM0.28 — trading 86.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.22%, which is 446% above median its 10-year median of 1.69 and 60.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.35. Paos Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Paos Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5022), the current Gross Margin % is 9.22% 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 Paos Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5022) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paos Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.28 is trading 86.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.15.
GuruFocus considers Paos Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5022:
Gross Margin %: 9.22% (446% above median its 10-year median of 1.69)
GF Value™: RM0.15 vs. price of RM0.28 (86.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.5% below the Chemicals median (#1485 of 1561)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5022 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paos Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Manufacturing, Trading, and Integrated hotel operations and property investment. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Trading segment, which is involved in the trading of specialty fats produced from palm oil and the trading of marine gas oil. The Manufacturing segment is engaged in contract manufacturing and the dealing of soap and its related products, toll manufacturing of products from palm oil, and manufacturing of specialty fats; and the Integrated hotel operations and property investment segment is involved in the operation and management of hotel and restaurant. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from its domestic market.
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