Karex BhdXKLS:5247 -2.04%42 Gross Margin % is 26.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 25.79. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5247 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Karex Bhd ranks better than 57.53% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Karex Bhd's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM28.5 Mil. Karex Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM105.6 Mil. Therefore, Karex Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Karex Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5247'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.96 Med: 25.79 Max: 33.72
Current: 29.64
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Karex Bhd was 33.72%. The lowest was 21.96%. And the median was 25.79%.
XKLS:5247's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.53% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs XKLS:5247: 29.64
Karex Bhd had a gross margin of 26.95% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Karex Bhd was 8.70% per year.
Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) 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
Karex Bhd had a gross margin of 26.95% 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.
Karex Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Karex Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karex 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:5247 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Karex 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.
Karex Bhd Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Karex Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karex 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.
Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) has a Gross Margin % of 26.95% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Karex Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.79. Over the past decade, Karex Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.96 to 33.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Karex Bhd ranks #807 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is Karex Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Karex Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 26.95% is near median its 10-year median of 25.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.96 to a high of 33.72. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Karex Bhd's value of 26.95% is 2.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karex Bhd ranks #807 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Karex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karex Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Karex Bhd ranks #807 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Karex Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Karex Bhd's value of 26.95% is 2.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Karex Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.96 to 33.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.79 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Karex 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 26.37, based on 1,900 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. Karex Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 26.95% is 2.2% 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 Karex Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karex Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 26.95%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karex Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.76, compared to a current price of RM0.48 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.95%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.79 and 2.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Karex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 6 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 Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247), the current Gross Margin % is 26.95% 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 Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.48 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.76.
GuruFocus considers Karex Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5247:
Gross Margin %: 26.95% (near median its 10-year median of 25.79)
GF Value™: RM0.76 vs. price of RM0.48 (36.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#807 of 1900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5247 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karex Bhd is a Malaysian investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, its main business activities comprise investment holding, manufacture, and sale of sexual wellness, medical, and other health-related products. These activities are located in Malaysia, Thailand, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom. It is principally engaged in manufacturing and selling condoms, personal lubricants, latex probe covers, oral dams, and others. The operating segments of the company are Sexual wellness, which generates maximum profits, Medical, and Others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the Americas and the rest from Asia, Europe, and Africa.
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