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Turbo-Mech BhdXKLS:5167 40 Gross Margin % is 38.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 33.38. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5167 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 155 Industrial Distribution companies, Turbo-Mech Bhd ranks better than 82.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Turbo-Mech Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5167'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.82 Med: 33.38 Max: 37.92
Current: 37.19
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Turbo-Mech Bhd was 37.92%. The lowest was 27.82%. And the median was 33.38%.
XKLS:5167's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 82.58% of 155
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.34
vs XKLS:5167: 37.19
Turbo-Mech Bhd had a gross margin of 38.32% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Turbo-Mech Bhd was 2.90% per year.
Turbo-Mech Bhd (XKLS:5167) 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
Turbo-Mech Bhd had a gross margin of 38.32% 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.
Turbo-Mech Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Turbo-Mech Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Turbo-Mech 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:5167 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Turbo-Mech 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.
Turbo-Mech Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Turbo-Mech Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Turbo-Mech 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.
Turbo-Mech Bhd (XKLS:5167) has a Gross Margin % of 38.32% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Turbo-Mech Bhd and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 33.38. Over the past decade, Turbo-Mech Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.82 to 37.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Turbo-Mech Bhd ranks #27 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Turbo-Mech Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Turbo-Mech Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 38.32% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 33.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.82 to a high of 37.92. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Turbo-Mech Bhd's value of 38.32% is 57.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Turbo-Mech Bhd ranks #27 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Turbo-Mech Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Turbo-Mech Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Turbo-Mech Bhd ranks #27 out of 155 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Turbo-Mech Bhd in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Turbo-Mech Bhd's value of 38.32% is 57.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Turbo-Mech Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.82 to 37.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.38 vs. the industry median of 24.34, Turbo-Mech 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.34, based on 155 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. Turbo-Mech Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 38.32% is 57.4% 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 Turbo-Mech Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Turbo-Mech Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 38.32%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 33.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Turbo-Mech Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Turbo-Mech Bhd (XKLS:5167) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.49, compared to a current price of RM0.37 — trading 24.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.32%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 33.38 and 57.4% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.34. Turbo-Mech Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Turbo-Mech Bhd (XKLS:5167), the current Gross Margin % is 38.32% 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 Turbo-Mech Bhd (XKLS:5167) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Turbo-Mech Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.37 is trading 24.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.49.
GuruFocus considers Turbo-Mech Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5167:
Gross Margin %: 38.32% (15% above median its 10-year median of 33.38)
GF Value™: RM0.49 vs. price of RM0.37 (24.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.4% above the Industrial Distribution median (#27 of 155)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5167 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Turbo-Mech Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the sales of rotating equipment and spare parts and the provision of maintenance and overhaul services. The company sells spare parts for the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. It offers centrifugal, metering, progressing cavity, cryogenic, firewater, & non-seal pumps and chemical injection skids, air compressors, cooling tower fan, and air cool heat exchangers, and steam turbines. The company's geographical segments are Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Others.
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