Hextar Global BhdXKLS:5151 +1.31%45 Gross Margin % is 30.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 22.19. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5151 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Agriculture companies, Hextar Global Bhd ranks better than 63.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hextar Global Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5151'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.7 Med: 22.19 Max: 30.44
Current: 30.17
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hextar Global Bhd was 30.44%. The lowest was 11.70%. And the median was 22.19%.
XKLS:5151's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 63.31% of 248
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 24.775
vs XKLS:5151: 30.17
Hextar Global Bhd had a gross margin of 30.05% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hextar Global Bhd was 6.20% per year.
Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151) 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
Hextar Global Bhd had a gross margin of 30.05% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Hextar Global Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hextar Global Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hextar Global 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:5151 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Hextar Global 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.
Hextar Global Bhd Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Hextar Global Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hextar Global 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.
Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151) has a Gross Margin % of 30.05% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hextar Global Bhd and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 22.19. Over the past decade, Hextar Global Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.70 to 30.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Hextar Global Bhd ranks #91 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is Hextar Global Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Hextar Global Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 30.05% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 22.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.70 to a high of 30.44. The Agriculture industry median Gross Margin % is 24.78. Hextar Global Bhd's value of 30.05% is 21.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hextar Global Bhd ranks #91 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hextar Global Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hextar Global Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Hextar Global Bhd ranks #91 out of 248 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Hextar Global Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.78. Hextar Global Bhd's value of 30.05% is 21.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hextar Global Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.70 to 30.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.19 vs. the industry median of 24.78, Hextar Global 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 24.78, based on 248 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. Hextar Global Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 30.05% is 21.3% 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 Hextar Global Bhd and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hextar Global Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 30.05%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 22.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hextar Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.90, compared to a current price of RM0.78 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.05%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 22.19 and 21.3% above the Agriculture industry median of 24.78. Hextar Global Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151), the current Gross Margin % is 30.05% 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 Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Global Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.78 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.90.
GuruFocus considers Hextar Global Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5151:
Gross Margin %: 30.05% (35% above median its 10-year median of 22.19)
GF Value™: RM0.90 vs. price of RM0.78 (13.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.3% above the Agriculture median (#91 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hextar Global Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. The company, through its subsidiaries, is involved in the trading and distribution of agrochemicals and fertilizers, the manufacturing and trading of healthcare disposable products, and agro-based technology. It has four operating segments, including Investment holding, Agriculture, Specialty chemicals, and Fruits. The maximum revenue is generated from the Specialty Chemicals segment. It operates principally in Malaysia. Its product distributions are channeled through distributors, hypermarkets, supermarkets, and dealer networks in all towns in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak.
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