Shin Yang Group BhdXKLS:5173 +1.32%69 Gross Margin % is 13.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 8.23. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5173 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.43 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 980 Transportation companies, Shin Yang Group Bhd ranks worse than 79.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shin Yang Group Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5173'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.86 Med: 8.23 Max: 22.18
Current: 9.5
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Shin Yang Group Bhd was 22.18%. The lowest was -8.86%. And the median was 8.23%.
XKLS:5173's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 79.39% of 980
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.4
vs XKLS:5173: 9.50
Shin Yang Group Bhd had a gross margin of 13.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shin Yang Group Bhd was 0.00% per year.
Shin Yang Group Bhd (XKLS:5173) 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
Shin Yang Group Bhd had a gross margin of 13.60% 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.
Shin Yang Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shin Yang Group Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shin Yang 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.
Shin Yang Group Bhd Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Shin Yang 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.
Shin Yang Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Shin Yang Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shin Yang 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.
Shin Yang Group Bhd (XKLS:5173) has a Gross Margin % of 13.60% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shin Yang Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 8.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Shin Yang Group Bhd ranks #778 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is Shin Yang Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Shin Yang Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 13.60% is 65% above median its 10-year median of 8.23. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Shin Yang Group Bhd's value of 13.60% is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shin Yang Group Bhd ranks #778 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shin Yang Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin Yang Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Shin Yang Group Bhd ranks #778 out of 980 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shin Yang Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Shin Yang Group Bhd's value of 13.60% is 33.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.23 vs. the industry median of 20.40, Shin Yang 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.40, based on 980 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. Shin Yang Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 13.60% is 33.3% 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 Shin Yang Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shin Yang Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 13.60%, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 8.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin Yang Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin Yang Group Bhd (XKLS:5173) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.43, compared to a current price of RM0.77 — trading 46.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.60%, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 8.23 and 33.3% below the Transportation industry median of 20.40. Shin Yang Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 69/100. 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 Shin Yang Group Bhd (XKLS:5173), the current Gross Margin % is 13.60% 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 Shin Yang Group Bhd (XKLS:5173) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin Yang Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.77 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.43.
GuruFocus considers Shin Yang Group Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5173:
Gross Margin %: 13.60% (65% above median its 10-year median of 8.23)
GF Value™: RM1.43 vs. price of RM0.77 (46.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% below the Transportation median (#778 of 980)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shin Yang Group Bhd core business operations span shipping, shipbuilding, and ship repair. Its shipping division is diversified across multiple segments, including dry bulk, liquid bulk, containerised cargo, coastal shipping, barge and tug operations, as well as regional logistics with door-to-door solutions. Its segments are: Shipbuilding, ship repair and fabrication of metal structures; Shipping, which carries out shipping business in coastal and regional routes within Malaysia and ASEAN region and international routes; Land transportation and hiring services; Manufacturing, distribution and marketing of industrial gases, provision of services and maintenance, and trading in welding equipment and machinery; Automotive dealership, which generates maximum revenue; and Others.
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