FoundPac Group BhdXKLS:5277 +1.32%56 Gross Margin % is 44.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 45.16. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5277 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Semiconductors companies, FoundPac Group Bhd ranks better than 77.8% on this metric.
FoundPac Group Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for FoundPac Group Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5277'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.94 Med: 45.16 Max: 53.59
Current: 45.91
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of FoundPac Group Bhd was 53.59%. The lowest was 29.94%. And the median was 45.16%.
XKLS:5277's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 77.8% of 1009
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs XKLS:5277: 45.91
FoundPac Group Bhd had a gross margin of 44.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for FoundPac Group Bhd was -3.90% per year.
FoundPac Group Bhd (XKLS:5277) 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
FoundPac Group Bhd had a gross margin of 44.04% 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.
FoundPac Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
FoundPac Group Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FoundPac Group 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:5277 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, FoundPac Group 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.
FoundPac Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, FoundPac Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FoundPac Group 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.
FoundPac Group Bhd (XKLS:5277) has a Gross Margin % of 44.04% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on FoundPac Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.16. Over the past decade, FoundPac Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.94 to 53.59. According to the industry distribution chart, FoundPac Group Bhd ranks #224 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is FoundPac Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
FoundPac Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 44.04% is near median its 10-year median of 45.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.94 to a high of 53.59. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. FoundPac Group Bhd's value of 44.04% is 48.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FoundPac Group Bhd ranks #224 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FoundPac Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FoundPac Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, FoundPac Group Bhd ranks #224 out of 1009 companies for Gross Margin %. This places FoundPac Group Bhd in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. FoundPac Group Bhd's value of 44.04% is 48.7% above this benchmark. Historically, FoundPac Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.94 to 53.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.16 vs. the industry median of 29.61, FoundPac Group 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,009 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. FoundPac Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 44.04% is 48.7% 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 FoundPac Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FoundPac Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 44.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FoundPac Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FoundPac Group Bhd (XKLS:5277) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.31, compared to a current price of RM0.39 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.16 and 48.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. FoundPac Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 FoundPac Group Bhd (XKLS:5277), the current Gross Margin % is 44.04% 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 FoundPac Group Bhd (XKLS:5277) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FoundPac Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.39 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.31.
GuruFocus considers FoundPac Group Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5277:
Gross Margin %: 44.04% (near median its 10-year median of 45.16)
GF Value™: RM0.31 vs. price of RM0.39 (24.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.7% above the Semiconductors median (#224 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5277 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FoundPac Group Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates in four segments: Precision Engineering, which involves the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of stiffeners, test sockets, hand lids, and related accessories; Laser Stencils, focusing on the manufacture and sale of laser stencils; Automation, which covers the manufacturing of industrial equipment and machinery; and Cable and Connectors, involving the manufacture and sale of accessory cables and connectors. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Precision Engineering segment. Geographically, the company derives majority of its revenue from Malaysia, with the remainder coming from North America, other Asian countries, Europe, and other regions.
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