Kim Loong Resources BhdXKLS:5027 +0.77%94 Gross Margin % is 16.88% as of Jan. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 16.79. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5027 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kim Loong Resources Bhd ranks worse than 69.56% on this metric.
XKLS:5027's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 69.56% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs XKLS:5027: 17.81
Kim Loong Resources Bhd had a gross margin of 16.88% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kim Loong Resources Bhd was 1.20% per year.
Kim Loong Resources Bhd (XKLS:5027) 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
Kim Loong Resources Bhd had a gross margin of 16.88% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Kim Loong Resources Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kim Loong Resources 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.
XKLS:5027 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Kim Loong Resources 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.
Kim Loong Resources Bhd Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kim Loong Resources 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.
Kim Loong Resources Bhd (XKLS:5027) has a Gross Margin % of 16.88% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kim Loong Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.79. Over the past decade, Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.91 to 18.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Kim Loong Resources Bhd ranks #1321 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Kim Loong Resources Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 16.88% is near median its 10-year median of 16.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.91 to a high of 18.11. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Kim Loong Resources Bhd's value of 16.88% is 36% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kim Loong Resources Bhd ranks #1321 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kim Loong Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kim Loong Resources Bhd ranks #1321 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kim Loong Resources Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Kim Loong Resources Bhd's value of 16.88% is 36% below this benchmark. Historically, Kim Loong Resources Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.91 to 18.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.79 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Kim Loong Resources 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,899 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. Kim Loong Resources Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 16.88% is 36% 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 Kim Loong Resources Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kim Loong Resources Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 16.88%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kim Loong Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Loong Resources Bhd (XKLS:5027) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.61, compared to a current price of RM2.62 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.88%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.79 and 36% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Kim Loong Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Kim Loong Resources Bhd (XKLS:5027), the current Gross Margin % is 16.88% as of Jan. 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 Kim Loong Resources Bhd (XKLS:5027) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Loong Resources Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.62 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.61.
GuruFocus considers Kim Loong Resources Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5027:
Gross Margin %: 16.88% (near median its 10-year median of 16.79)
GF Value™: RM2.61 vs. price of RM2.62 (0.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1321 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5027 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kim Loong Resources Bhd is a Malaysian palm oil group with integrated plantations and milling operations across Johor, Sabah, and Sarawak. The Group is principally involved in investment holding, cultivation of oil palm, processing of oil palm fresh fruit bunches, marketing of oil palm products, processing of oil palm fibre and biogas, and power generation. Its principal activities are categorised into two main segments: Plantation, which involves the cultivation of oil palm, and Milling, which involves the processing and marketing of oil palm products and power generation. The Milling segment generates maximum revenue. The Group operates only in Malaysia.
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