CPE Technology BhdXKLS:5317 -1.85%48 Gross Margin % is 26.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 30.93. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5317 with a GF Score™ of 48/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, CPE Technology Bhd ranks worse than 54.07% on this metric.
CPE Technology Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CPE Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5317'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.94 Med: 30.93 Max: 40.21
Current: 22.94
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of CPE Technology Bhd was 40.21%. The lowest was 22.94%. And the median was 30.93%.
XKLS:5317's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 54.07% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.565
vs XKLS:5317: 22.94
CPE Technology Bhd had a gross margin of 26.88% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CPE Technology Bhd was -1.20% per year.
CPE Technology Bhd (XKLS:5317) 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
CPE Technology Bhd had a gross margin of 26.88% 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.
CPE Technology Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
CPE Technology Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CPE Technology 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 Electronic Components subindustry, CPE Technology 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.
CPE Technology Bhd Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, CPE Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CPE Technology 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.
CPE Technology Bhd (XKLS:5317) has a Gross Margin % of 26.88% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CPE Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 30.93. Over the past decade, CPE Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.94 to 40.21. According to the industry distribution chart, CPE Technology Bhd ranks #1327 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is CPE Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
CPE Technology Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 26.88% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 30.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.94 to a high of 40.21. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. CPE Technology Bhd's value of 26.88% is 9.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CPE Technology Bhd ranks #1327 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CPE Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPE Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, CPE Technology Bhd ranks #1327 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CPE Technology Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. CPE Technology Bhd's value of 26.88% is 9.4% above this benchmark. Historically, CPE Technology Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.94 to 40.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.93 vs. the industry median of 24.57, CPE Technology 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.57, based on 2,454 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. CPE Technology Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 26.88% is 9.4% 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 CPE Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CPE Technology Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 26.88%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 30.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CPE Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
CPE Technology Bhd (XKLS:5317) has a current Gross Margin % of 26.88%. The current Gross Margin % is 26.88%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 30.93 and 9.4% above the Hardware industry median of 24.57. CPE Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 7 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 CPE Technology Bhd (XKLS:5317), the current Gross Margin % is 26.88% 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.
CPE Technology Bhd is an investment holding company that focuses on manufacturing precision-machined parts and components through its subsidiaries. The company is involved in precision machining and mechanical sub-assembly, including CNC turning and milling, turn-mill, and finishing processes. It also engages in trading precision machine parts and components. The company uses computer numerically controlled machinery integrated with CAD/CAM software to manufacture parts and assemblies used in sectors such as consumer electronics and semiconductors, automotive components, health and science, among others. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, with the rest coming from Singapore, Malaysia, Italy, Japan, Thailand, and other regions.
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