IQ Group Holdings BhdXKLS:5107 35 Gross Margin % is 49.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 53.48. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5107 with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Business Services companies, IQ Group Holdings Bhd ranks better than 77.21% on this metric.
XKLS:5107's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 77.21% of 1005
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs XKLS:5107: 58.81
IQ Group Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 49.74% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for IQ Group Holdings Bhd was 1.30% per year.
IQ Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5107) 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
IQ Group Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 49.74% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
IQ Group Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
IQ Group Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IQ Group 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.
XKLS:5107 vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, IQ Group 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.
IQ Group Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, IQ Group Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IQ Group 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.
IQ Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5107) has a Gross Margin % of 49.74% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on IQ Group Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.48. Over the past decade, IQ Group Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.97 to 60.52. According to the industry distribution chart, IQ Group Holdings Bhd ranks #229 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is IQ Group Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
IQ Group Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 49.74% is near median its 10-year median of 53.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.97 to a high of 60.52. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. IQ Group Holdings Bhd's value of 49.74% is 44.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IQ Group Holdings Bhd ranks #229 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IQ Group Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IQ Group Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, IQ Group Holdings Bhd ranks #229 out of 1005 companies for Gross Margin %. This places IQ Group Holdings Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. IQ Group Holdings Bhd's value of 49.74% is 44.3% above this benchmark. Historically, IQ Group Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.97 to 60.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.48 vs. the industry median of 34.46, IQ Group Holdings Bhd has consistently been above 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, based on 1,005 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. IQ Group Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 49.74% is 44.3% above 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 IQ Group Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IQ Group Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 49.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IQ Group Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IQ Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5107) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.55, compared to a current price of RM0.42 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.48 and 44.3% above the Business Services industry median of 34.46. IQ Group Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 IQ Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5107), the current Gross Margin % is 49.74% 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 IQ Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5107) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IQ Group Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.42 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.55.
GuruFocus considers IQ Group Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5107:
Gross Margin %: 49.74% (near median its 10-year median of 53.48)
GF Value™: RM0.55 vs. price of RM0.42 (23.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.3% above the Business Services median (#229 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5107 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IQ Group Holdings Bhd is engaged in the design and manufacture of lighting, security, and convenience products. The group has three business divisions, namely, Investment holding which offers management services; Manufacturing of motion sensor light controllers, wireless video communication devices, doorbells, home security system, lighting fixtures, sensor product, wireless product, security product and household electrical appliances; and trading of motion sensors, sensor lighting, and wireless door entry products. The company carries out its business operations in international countries and generates key revenue from the Manufacturing segment.
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