MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd (XKLS:5319) Gross Margin %: 43.53% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:5319 MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd XKLS:5319
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What is MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd Gross Margin %?

MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd XKLS:5319 31 Gross Margin % is 43.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 39.87. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5319 with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,906 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd ranks better than 75.92% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM29.7 Mil. MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM68.3 Mil. Therefore, MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.53%.


The historical rank and industry rank for MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5319' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.7   Med: 39.87   Max: 46.18
Current: 40.21


During the past 6 years, the highest Gross Margin % of MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd was 46.18%. The lowest was 27.70%. And the median was 39.87%.

XKLS:5319's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
75.92% of 1906 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355 vs XKLS:5319: 40.21

MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd had a gross margin of 43.53% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd was 1.30% per year.


MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd  (XKLS:5319) 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

MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd had a gross margin of 43.53% 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.


MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms


MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) 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.

MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd Gross Margin % Chart

MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd Annual Data
Trend Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 45.78 41.12 27.70 38.61 46.18

MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 44.82 52.13 36.22 28.91 43.53

XKLS:5319 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) 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.


MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd's Gross Margin % falls into.


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MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Sep. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Sep. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=167.7 / 363.19
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(363.19 - 195.482) / 363.19
=46.18 %

MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=29.7 / 68.299
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(68.299 - 38.569) / 68.299
=43.53 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 43.53% mean?
MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd (XKLS:5319) has a Gross Margin % of 43.53% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.87. Over the past decade, MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.70 to 46.18. According to the industry distribution chart, MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd ranks #459 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 43.53% is near median its 10-year median of 39.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.70 to a high of 46.18. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd's value of 43.53% is 65.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd ranks #459 out of 1906 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd ranks #459 out of 1906 companies for Gross Margin %. This places MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd's value of 43.53% is 65.2% above this benchmark. Historically, MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.70 to 46.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.87 vs. the industry median of 26.36, MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) 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 26.36, based on 1,906 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. MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 43.53% is 65.2% 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 MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 43.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd (XKLS:5319) has a current Gross Margin % of 43.53%. The current Gross Margin % is 43.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.87 and 65.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 5 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 MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd (XKLS:5319), the current Gross Margin % is 43.53% 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.

MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Semenyih, G-02 & G-03, Ground Floor, Wisma MKH, Kajang, SGR, MYS, 43000
MKH OIL PALM (EAST KALIMANTAN) Bhd is a investment holding and management services company. Through its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the cultivation of oil palm and the production and sale of Crude Palm Oil (CPO), Palm Kernel (PK), and Crude Palm Kernel Oil (CPKO). The company's reportable operating segments are Plantation and Investment holding. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Plantation segment which is engaged in oil palm cultivation. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the Republic of Indonesia.
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