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Mentiga BhdXKLS:5223 -4.58%34 Gross Margin % is 54.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 47.27. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5223 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,906 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Mentiga Bhd ranks better than 81.53% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Mentiga Bhd's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5.04 Mil. Mentiga Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM9.20 Mil. Therefore, Mentiga Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.75%.
Warning Sign:
Mentiga Corp Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mentiga Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5223'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.02 Med: 47.27 Max: 71.47
Current: 46.13
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Mentiga Bhd was 71.47%. The lowest was 17.02%. And the median was 47.27%.
XKLS:5223's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.53% of 1906
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs XKLS:5223: 46.13
Mentiga Bhd had a gross margin of 54.75% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Mentiga Bhd was -4.80% per year.
Mentiga Bhd (XKLS:5223) 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
Mentiga Bhd had a gross margin of 54.75% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Mentiga Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mentiga Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mentiga 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:5223 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Mentiga 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.
Mentiga Bhd Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Mentiga Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mentiga 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.
Mentiga Bhd (XKLS:5223) has a Gross Margin % of 54.75% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mentiga Bhd and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 47.27. Over the past decade, Mentiga Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.02 to 71.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Mentiga Bhd ranks #352 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is Mentiga Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Mentiga Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 54.75% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 47.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.02 to a high of 71.47. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Mentiga Bhd's value of 54.75% is 107.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mentiga Bhd ranks #352 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mentiga Bhd has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mentiga Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Mentiga Bhd ranks #352 out of 1906 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mentiga Bhd in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Mentiga Bhd's value of 54.75% is 107.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Mentiga Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.02 to 71.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.27 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Mentiga 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.36, based on 1,906 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. Mentiga Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 54.75% is 107.7% 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 Mentiga Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mentiga Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 54.75%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 47.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mentiga Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mentiga Bhd (XKLS:5223) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.77, compared to a current price of RM0.73 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.75%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 47.27 and 107.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Mentiga Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 10 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 Mentiga Bhd (XKLS:5223), the current Gross Margin % is 54.75% 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 Mentiga Bhd (XKLS:5223) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mentiga Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.73 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.77.
GuruFocus considers Mentiga Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5223:
Gross Margin %: 54.75% (16% above median its 10-year median of 47.27)
GF Value™: RM0.77 vs. price of RM0.73 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 107.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#352 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5223 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mentiga Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in oil palm plantation, mining, timber extraction, and trading in timber related products. Its operations are classified under three segments: the Timber products segment engages in timber extraction and trading in related timber products and reforestation projects; the Plantation segment which generates key revenue offers oil palm plantation; and the Mining segment engages in mining ore extraction and exploration.
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