Xin Hwa Holdings BhdXKLS:5267 35 Gross Margin % is 20.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 28.68. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5267 with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Transportation companies, Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd ranks better than 66.43% on this metric.
Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5267'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.69 Med: 28.68 Max: 37.03
Current: 28.68
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd was 37.03%. The lowest was 21.69%. And the median was 28.68%.
XKLS:5267's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 66.43% of 977
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs XKLS:5267: 28.68
Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 20.88% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd was -4.50% per year.
Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5267) 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
Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 20.88% 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.
Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Xin Hwa Holdings 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:5267 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Xin Hwa Holdings 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.
Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xin Hwa Holdings 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.
Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5267) has a Gross Margin % of 20.88% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 28.68. Over the past decade, Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.69 to 37.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd ranks #328 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 20.88% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 28.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.69 to a high of 37.03. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd's value of 20.88% is 2.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd ranks #328 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd ranks #328 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd's value of 20.88% is 2.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.69 to 37.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.68 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Xin Hwa Holdings 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 977 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. Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 20.88% is 2.3% 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 Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 20.88%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 28.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5267) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.14 — trading 46% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.88%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 28.68 and 2.3% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5267), the current Gross Margin % is 20.88% 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 Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5267) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.14 is trading 46% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25.
GuruFocus considers Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5267:
Gross Margin %: 20.88% (27% below median its 10-year median of 28.68)
GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.14 (46% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.3% above the Transportation median (#328 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5267 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company and is engaged in the provision of management services. Through its subsidiaries, it provides integrated logistics services involved in land transport operations, warehousing and distribution operations, and other services. Its business segments of the company are the Land Transport, Warehousing and Distribution Segment, Manufacturing of Precision Machining Components and Parts Segment, and Others. Land transport services which include cargo transportation and container haulage services, generate the majority of the revenue for the company. It has a geographic presence in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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