Muar Ban Lee Group BhdXKLS:5152 55 Gross Margin % is 22.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 24.46. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5152 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd ranks worse than 50.27% on this metric.
XKLS:5152's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 50.27% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs XKLS:5152: 26.75
Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd had a gross margin of 22.36% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd was 14.60% per year.
Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd (XKLS:5152) 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
Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd had a gross margin of 22.36% 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.
Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Muar Ban Lee Group 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:5152 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Muar Ban Lee Group 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.
Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Muar Ban Lee Group 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.
Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd (XKLS:5152) has a Gross Margin % of 22.36% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.46. Over the past decade, Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.97 to 36.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd ranks #1506 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 22.36% is near median its 10-year median of 24.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.97 to a high of 36.70. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd's value of 22.36% is 16.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd ranks #1506 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd ranks #1506 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd's value of 22.36% is 16.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.97 to 36.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.46 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Muar Ban Lee Group 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.80, based on 2,996 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. Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 22.36% is 16.6% 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 Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 22.36%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd (XKLS:5152) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.45, compared to a current price of RM0.35 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.36%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.46 and 16.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 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 Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd (XKLS:5152), the current Gross Margin % is 22.36% 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 Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd (XKLS:5152) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.35 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.45.
GuruFocus considers Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5152:
Gross Margin %: 22.36% (near median its 10-year median of 24.46)
GF Value™: RM0.45 vs. price of RM0.35 (23.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.6% below the Industrial Products median (#1506 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5152 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Muar Ban Lee Group Bhd is a palm oil machinery manufacturing company. The segments of the company are Investment holding which consists of provision of management services; Manufacturing which relates to the manufacturing of oilseed expeller, automated kernel crushing plants; the Automotive segment is engaged in providing Sales, Service, Spare Parts, and Spray Paint services, Food segment, providing restaurants and food outlets, the Trading segment is engaged in wholesale trade in agriculture machineries and engineering parts, Plantation division manages an oil palm plantation in Kelantan and durian plantations in Johor. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from Indonesia.
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