HeveaBoard BhdXKLS:5095 +5.00% Gross Margin % is -8.77% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, HeveaBoard Bhd ranks worse than 94.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for HeveaBoard Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5095'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.67 Med: 7.8 Max: 22.74
Current: -7.67
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of HeveaBoard Bhd was 22.74%. The lowest was -7.67%. And the median was 7.80%.
XKLS:5095's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 94.98% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 19.05
vs XKLS:5095: -7.67
HeveaBoard Bhd had a gross margin of -8.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for HeveaBoard Bhd was 0.00% per year.
HeveaBoard Bhd (XKLS:5095) 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
HeveaBoard Bhd had a gross margin of -8.77% 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.
HeveaBoard Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
HeveaBoard Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HeveaBoard 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:5095 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, HeveaBoard 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.
HeveaBoard Bhd Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, HeveaBoard Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HeveaBoard 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.
HeveaBoard Bhd (XKLS:5095) has a Gross Margin % of -8.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on HeveaBoard Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HeveaBoard Bhd ranks #265 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 95%.
Is HeveaBoard Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
HeveaBoard Bhd's current Gross Margin % is -8.77%. Based on the distribution chart, HeveaBoard Bhd ranks #265 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does HeveaBoard Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, HeveaBoard Bhd ranks #265 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places HeveaBoard Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. 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 Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 19.05, based on 279 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. 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 HeveaBoard Bhd and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HeveaBoard Bhd's current Gross Margin % is -8.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HeveaBoard Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HeveaBoard Bhd (XKLS:5095) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.11 — trading 58% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -8.77%. 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 HeveaBoard Bhd (XKLS:5095), the current Gross Margin % is -8.77% 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.
HeveaBoard Bhd operates in the particleboard business. It is engaged in the manufacturing, trading, and distribution of a wide range of particleboard and particleboard-based products. It operates through the Particleboards segment, Ready-to-assemble products segment, Cultivation and trading of gourmet fungi segment, and Other segments. The Particleboards segment is involved in the business of manufacturing and trading of particleboards and other panel boards. The Ready-to-assemble segment generates maximum revenue and is involved in the business of manufacturing and trading of ready-to-assemble furniture. The Others segment is engaged in investment holding. Its products are used for furniture components, dining sets, speaker boxes, door manufacturing, and office systems.
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