Hiap Teck Venture BhdXKLS:5072 -1.92%59 Gross Margin % is 3.84% as of Apr. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 9.90. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5072 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 593 Steel companies, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd ranks worse than 85.5% on this metric.
XKLS:5072's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 85.5% of 593
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.6
vs XKLS:5072: 4.05
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd had a gross margin of 3.84% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hiap Teck Venture Bhd was -21.90% per year.
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072) 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
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd had a gross margin of 3.84% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hiap Teck Venture 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:5072 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Hiap Teck Venture 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.
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hiap Teck Venture 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.
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072) has a Gross Margin % of 3.84% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hiap Teck Venture Bhd and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 9.90. Over the past decade, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.46 to 16.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd ranks #507 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 85.5%.
Is Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 3.84% is 61% below median its 10-year median of 9.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.46 to a high of 16.60. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's value of 3.84% is 69.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd ranks #507 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd ranks #507 out of 593 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hiap Teck Venture Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's value of 3.84% is 69.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.46 to 16.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.90 vs. the industry median of 12.60, Hiap Teck Venture 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.60, based on 593 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. Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 3.84% is 69.5% 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 Hiap Teck Venture Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 3.84%, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 9.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hiap Teck Venture Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.29, compared to a current price of RM0.26 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 3.84%, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 9.90 and 69.5% below the Steel industry median of 12.60. Hiap Teck Venture Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 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 Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072), the current Gross Margin % is 3.84% as of Apr. 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 Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (XKLS:5072) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiap Teck Venture Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.26 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.29.
GuruFocus considers Hiap Teck Venture Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5072:
Gross Margin %: 3.84% (61% below median its 10-year median of 9.90)
GF Value™: RM0.29 vs. price of RM0.26 (12.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.5% below the Steel median (#507 of 593)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5072 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd is a Malaysia-based company. It has six segments. The Trading segment is involved in importing, exporting, general dealing, and leasing of steel products, hardware, and building materials; the Manufacturing segment is involved in manufacturing, selling, and renting pipes, hollow sections, scaffolding equipment, and other steel products; the Property and Investment segment is engaged in renting out property and investment holding; the Transportation segment includes a provision of transportation of goods by lorries; Mining and exploration segment consists of exploring, contracting and other activities related to the mining, processing, and sale of iron ore; and Selling of Elecricity. It generates a vast majority of the revenues from the Trading segment.
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