Solid Automotive BhdXKLS:5242 -4.17%47 Gross Margin % is 21.88% as of Apr. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 22.89. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5242 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, Solid Automotive Bhd ranks better than 57.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Solid Automotive Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5242'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.8 Med: 22.89 Max: 27.75
Current: 22.12
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Solid Automotive Bhd was 27.75%. The lowest was 21.80%. And the median was 22.89%.
XKLS:5242's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.13% of 1311
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs XKLS:5242: 22.12
Solid Automotive Bhd had a gross margin of 21.88% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Solid Automotive Bhd was -0.90% per year.
Solid Automotive Bhd (XKLS:5242) 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
Solid Automotive Bhd had a gross margin of 21.88% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
Solid Automotive Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Solid Automotive Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Solid Automotive 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Solid Automotive 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.
Solid Automotive Bhd Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Solid Automotive Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Solid Automotive 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.
Solid Automotive Bhd (XKLS:5242) has a Gross Margin % of 21.88% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Solid Automotive Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.89. Over the past decade, Solid Automotive Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.80 to 27.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Solid Automotive Bhd ranks #562 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Solid Automotive Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Solid Automotive Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 21.88% is near median its 10-year median of 22.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.80 to a high of 27.75. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Solid Automotive Bhd's value of 21.88% is 10.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solid Automotive Bhd ranks #562 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Solid Automotive Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solid Automotive Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Solid Automotive Bhd ranks #562 out of 1311 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Solid Automotive Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Solid Automotive Bhd's value of 21.88% is 10.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Solid Automotive Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.80 to 27.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.89 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Solid Automotive 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,311 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. Solid Automotive Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 21.88% is 10.3% 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 Solid Automotive Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solid Automotive Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 21.88%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solid Automotive Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid Automotive Bhd (XKLS:5242) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.18, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.88%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.89 and 10.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Solid Automotive Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 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 Solid Automotive Bhd (XKLS:5242), the current Gross Margin % is 21.88% as of Apr. 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 Solid Automotive Bhd (XKLS:5242) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid Automotive Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.18.
GuruFocus considers Solid Automotive Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5242:
Gross Margin %: 21.88% (near median its 10-year median of 22.89)
GF Value™: RM0.18 vs. price of RM0.12 (36.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#562 of 1311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5242 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Solid Automotive Bhd is engaged in the business of investment holding and the provision of management services. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Automotive service, electrical, spare and related parts, Automotive engine and mechanical parts, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Automotive service, electrical, spare and related parts segment, which is involved in trading and distribution of automotive batteries, lubricants, electrical parts, spare parts and components. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by the Middle East and Africa, and Other regions.
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