SaudiGold Group BhdXKLS:5157 Gross Margin % is 16.78% as of Jan. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 11.15. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, SaudiGold Group Bhd ranks worse than 86.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SaudiGold Group Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5157'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.01 Med: 11.15 Max: 20.25
Current: 9.74
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of SaudiGold Group Bhd was 20.25%. The lowest was -16.01%. And the median was 11.15%.
XKLS:5157's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 86.26% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs XKLS:5157: 9.74
SaudiGold Group Bhd had a gross margin of 16.78% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SaudiGold Group Bhd was 0.00% per year.
SaudiGold Group Bhd (XKLS:5157) 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
SaudiGold Group Bhd had a gross margin of 16.78% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
SaudiGold Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
SaudiGold Group Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SaudiGold 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:5157 vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, SaudiGold 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.
SaudiGold Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SaudiGold Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SaudiGold 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.
SaudiGold Group Bhd (XKLS:5157) has a Gross Margin % of 16.78% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SaudiGold Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 11.15. According to the industry distribution chart, SaudiGold Group Bhd ranks #1639 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 86.3%.
Is SaudiGold Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
SaudiGold Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 16.78% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 11.15. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. SaudiGold Group Bhd's value of 16.78% is 36.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SaudiGold Group Bhd ranks #1639 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does SaudiGold Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, SaudiGold Group Bhd ranks #1639 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SaudiGold Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. SaudiGold Group Bhd's value of 16.78% is 36.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.15 vs. the industry median of 26.37, SaudiGold 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,900 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. SaudiGold Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 16.78% is 36.4% 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 SaudiGold Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SaudiGold Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 16.78%, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 11.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SaudiGold Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SaudiGold Group Bhd (XKLS:5157) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.17, compared to a current price of RM0.07 — trading 61.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.78%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 11.15 and 36.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. 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 SaudiGold Group Bhd (XKLS:5157), the current Gross Margin % is 16.78% as of Jan. 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.
SaudiGold Group Bhd is an investment holding company that is engaged in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and frozen foods, processed poultry, beef products, and bakery products. Its brands include Saudi Gold and Farm's Gold. The Group operates in a single reportable segment, which is the manufacture and sale of frozen food.
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