Poh Kong Holdings BhdXKLS:5080 -1.83%85 Gross Margin % is 26.06% as of Apr. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 21.83. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5080 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 69.81% on this metric.
XKLS:5080's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 69.81% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.26
vs XKLS:5080: 25.22
Poh Kong Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 26.06% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Poh Kong Holdings Bhd was -2.10% per year.
Poh Kong Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5080) 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
Poh Kong Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 26.06% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Poh Kong Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Poh Kong Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Poh Kong 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.
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Poh Kong 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.
Poh Kong Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Poh Kong 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.
Poh Kong Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5080) has a Gross Margin % of 26.06% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Poh Kong Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 21.83. Over the past decade, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.57 to 26.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd ranks #777 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 26.06% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 21.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.57 to a high of 26.55. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's value of 26.06% is 28.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd ranks #777 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to TPR?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd ranks #777 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Poh Kong Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's value of 26.06% is 28.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.57 to 26.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.83 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Poh Kong 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.26, based on 1,113 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. Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 26.06% is 28.1% 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 Poh Kong Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 26.06%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 21.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Poh Kong Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5080) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.21, compared to a current price of RM1.08 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.06%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 21.83 and 28.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Poh Kong Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 Poh Kong Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5080), the current Gross Margin % is 26.06% 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 Poh Kong Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5080) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poh Kong Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.08 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.21.
GuruFocus considers Poh Kong Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5080:
Gross Margin %: 26.06% (19% above median its 10-year median of 21.83)
GF Value™: RM1.21 vs. price of RM1.08 (10.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#777 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5080 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Poh Kong Holdings Bhd is engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. Through its subsidiaries, the company manufactures, trades, supplies, and retails gold, gold-related jewelry, and gemstones. It operates through three business segments: Trading, Manufacturing, and Others. The Trading segment involves the supply and retail of jewelry, precious stones, gold ornaments, and gold bullion. The Manufacturing segment covers the production and supply of jewelry, precious stones, semi-precious stones, and gold ornaments. The Others segment comprises investment holding activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Trading segment, and its operations are based in Malaysia.
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