Samchem Holdings BhdXKLS:5147 +1.05%34 Gross Margin % is 16.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 10.92. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5147 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,561 Chemicals companies, Samchem Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 77.51% on this metric.
Samchem Holdings Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Samchem Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5147'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.75 Med: 10.92 Max: 14.37
Current: 12.58
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Samchem Holdings Bhd was 14.37%. The lowest was 8.75%. And the median was 10.92%.
XKLS:5147's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 77.51% of 1561
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.35
vs XKLS:5147: 12.58
Samchem Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 16.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Samchem Holdings Bhd was -5.00% per year.
Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) 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
Samchem Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 16.58% 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.
Samchem Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Samchem Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samchem 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 Chemicals subindustry, Samchem 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.
Samchem Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Samchem Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samchem 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.
Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) has a Gross Margin % of 16.58% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Samchem Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 10.92. Over the past decade, Samchem Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.75 to 14.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Samchem Holdings Bhd ranks #1210 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is Samchem Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Samchem Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 16.58% is 52% above median its 10-year median of 10.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.75 to a high of 14.37. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Samchem Holdings Bhd's value of 16.58% is 29% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samchem Holdings Bhd ranks #1210 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Samchem Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samchem Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Samchem Holdings Bhd ranks #1210 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Samchem Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Samchem Holdings Bhd's value of 16.58% is 29% below this benchmark. Historically, Samchem Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.75 to 14.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.92 vs. the industry median of 23.35, Samchem 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.35, based on 1,561 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. Samchem Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 16.58% is 29% 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 Samchem Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samchem Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 16.58%, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 10.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samchem Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.45, compared to a current price of RM0.48 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.58%, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 10.92 and 29% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.35. Samchem Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 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 Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147), the current Gross Margin % is 16.58% 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 Samchem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5147) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samchem Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.48 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.45.
GuruFocus considers Samchem Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5147:
Gross Margin %: 16.58% (52% above median its 10-year median of 10.92)
GF Value™: RM0.45 vs. price of RM0.48 (6.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29% below the Chemicals median (#1210 of 1561)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5147 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samchem Holdings Bhd is an industrial chemical distributor in Malaysia and South East Asia. The company engages in distribution of chemicals that are used in various industries including automotive, manufacturing, paint and coating, foaming, agriculture, household (detergents, stain removers, and multi-purpose cleaners), construction, oil & gas and even in personal care & grooming (deodorant, mouthwash, shampoo, hair gel, toothpaste, cosmetics, and nail polish). The group reports the segments as Malaysia, Republic of Indonesia, Socialist Republic of Vietnam and Republic of Singapore. The majority of the revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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