The historical rank and industry rank for Focus Lumber Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5197'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.3 Med: 4.63 Max: 29.36
Current: -6.28
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Focus Lumber Bhd was 29.36%. The lowest was -12.30%. And the median was 4.63%.
XKLS:5197's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 94.6% of 278
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 18.975
vs XKLS:5197: -6.28
Focus Lumber Bhd had a gross margin of -0.10% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Focus Lumber Bhd was 0.00% per year.
Focus Lumber Bhd (XKLS:5197) 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
Focus Lumber Bhd had a gross margin of -0.10% 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.
Focus Lumber Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Focus Lumber Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Focus Lumber 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:5197 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Focus Lumber 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.
Focus Lumber Bhd Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Focus Lumber Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Focus Lumber 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.
Focus Lumber Bhd (XKLS:5197) has a Gross Margin % of -0.10% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Focus Lumber Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Focus Lumber Bhd ranks #263 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 94.6%.
Is Focus Lumber Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Focus Lumber Bhd's current Gross Margin % is -0.10%. Based on the distribution chart, Focus Lumber Bhd ranks #263 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Focus Lumber Bhd has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Focus Lumber Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Focus Lumber Bhd ranks #263 out of 278 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Focus Lumber Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.98. 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 Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 18.98, based on 278 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. 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 Focus Lumber Bhd and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 18.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Focus Lumber Bhd's current Gross Margin % is -0.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Focus Lumber Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Focus Lumber Bhd (XKLS:5197) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.41, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 47.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -0.10%. Focus Lumber Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Focus Lumber Bhd (XKLS:5197), the current Gross Margin % is -0.10% 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 Focus Lumber Bhd (XKLS:5197) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Focus Lumber Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 47.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.41.
GuruFocus considers Focus Lumber Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5197:
Gross Margin %: -0.10%
GF Value™: RM0.41 vs. price of RM0.22 (47.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5197 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Focus Lumber Bhd operates as an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing and sale of plywood, veneer, and laminated veneer lumber. It operates through the Manufacturing, logging and Electricity segments. The Manufacturing segment engages in the business of manufacturing and sale of plywood, veneer, and laminated veneer lumber. The Electricity segment engages in the business of generation and sale of electricity. The logging segment includes the cultivation of timber plantations, extraction and sale of timber logs. The geographical presence of the company is in Malaysia, Canada, Hong Kong, China, Australia, India, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States, and the UK. The company generates the majority of its revenues from the Manufacturing segment.
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