Knusford BhdXKLS:5035 15 Gross Margin % is 13.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 8.05. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5035 with a GF Score™ of 15/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Industrial Distribution companies, Knusford Bhd ranks worse than 99.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Knusford Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5035'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.59 Med: 8.05 Max: 15.51
Current: -20.59
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Knusford Bhd was 15.51%. The lowest was -20.59%. And the median was 8.05%.
XKLS:5035's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 99.35% of 153
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.34
vs XKLS:5035: -20.59
Knusford Bhd had a gross margin of 13.75% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Knusford Bhd was 0.00% per year.
Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) 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
Knusford Bhd had a gross margin of 13.75% 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.
Knusford Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Knusford Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knusford 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:5035 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Knusford 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.
Knusford Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Knusford Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knusford 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.
Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) has a Gross Margin % of 13.75% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Knusford Bhd and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 8.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Knusford Bhd ranks #152 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 99.3%.
Is Knusford Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Knusford Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 13.75% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 8.05. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Knusford Bhd's value of 13.75% is 43.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knusford Bhd ranks #152 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Knusford Bhd has a GF Score™ of 15/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knusford Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Knusford Bhd ranks #152 out of 153 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Knusford Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Knusford Bhd's value of 13.75% is 43.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.05 vs. the industry median of 24.34, Knusford 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. Knusford Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 13.75% is 43.5% 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 Knusford 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. Knusford Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 13.75%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 8.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knusford Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.43 — trading 112.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.75%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 8.05 and 43.5% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.34. Knusford Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 5 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 Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035), the current Gross Margin % is 13.75% 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 Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knusford Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.43 is trading 112.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.20.
GuruFocus considers Knusford Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5035:
Gross Margin %: 13.75% (71% above median its 10-year median of 8.05)
GF Value™: RM0.20 vs. price of RM0.43 (112.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.5% below the Industrial Distribution median (#152 of 153)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5035 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Knusford Bhd is engaged in investment holding and property investment. The group has five reportable segments, namely Trading, Services, Property Development, Investment Property, Construction, and Services. The Trading segment of the company includes sales of light and heavy machinery and trading of building materials; Property development includes the development of residential and commercial properties; Investment property consists of the rental of investment properties; Construction includes civil works contracting and landscape construction; and the Services segment includes rental of machinery and equipment, provision of transportation services, project management services and landscape maintenance. The generates the majority of the revenue from the Construction segment.
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