UWC BhdXKLS:5292 +2.31%79 Gross Margin % is 59.48% as of Apr. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 62.19. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5292 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, UWC Bhd ranks better than 96.06% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. UWC Bhd's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM90.1 Mil. UWC Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM151.5 Mil. Therefore, UWC Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 59.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for UWC Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5292'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.84 Med: 62.19 Max: 70.22
Current: 62
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of UWC Bhd was 70.22%. The lowest was 26.84%. And the median was 62.19%.
XKLS:5292's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 96.06% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs XKLS:5292: 62.00
UWC Bhd had a gross margin of 59.48% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for UWC Bhd was -0.70% per year.
UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) 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
UWC Bhd had a gross margin of 59.48% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
UWC Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
UWC Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UWC 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:5292 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, UWC 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.
UWC Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, UWC Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UWC 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.
UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) has a Gross Margin % of 59.48% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on UWC Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 62.19. Over the past decade, UWC Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.84 to 70.22. According to the industry distribution chart, UWC Bhd ranks #118 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is UWC Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
UWC Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 59.48% is near median its 10-year median of 62.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.84 to a high of 70.22. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. UWC Bhd's value of 59.48% is 122% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UWC Bhd ranks #118 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, UWC Bhd has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UWC Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, UWC Bhd ranks #118 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places UWC Bhd in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. UWC Bhd's value of 59.48% is 122% above this benchmark. Historically, UWC Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.84 to 70.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.19 vs. the industry median of 26.79, UWC 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 2,997 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. UWC Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 59.48% is 122% 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 UWC Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UWC Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 59.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 62.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UWC Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.58, compared to a current price of RM6.63 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 62.19 and 122% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. UWC Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292), the current Gross Margin % is 59.48% 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 UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UWC Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM6.63 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.58.
GuruFocus considers UWC Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5292:
Gross Margin %: 59.48% (near median its 10-year median of 62.19)
GF Value™: RM5.58 vs. price of RM6.63 (18.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 122% above the Industrial Products median (#118 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5292 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UWC Bhd is an investment holding company. The company operates in two segments: the Provision of precision sheet metal fabrication and value-added assembly services, the provision of precision machined components, and Investment holding. It provides fabrication services involving various processes of working with metal, such as cutting, forming, joining, and other associated processes to produce intermediate metal products, ranging from metal piece parts to precision machined components. The company sells its products to various industries such as Semiconductors, Life science & medical technology, and others. Its geographical segments include Malaysia, Singapore, the United States, India, China, France, the Netherlands, and Others.
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