Well Chip Group Bhd (XKLS:5325) Gross Margin %: 65.65% (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Above Median


XKLS:5325 Well Chip Group Bhd XKLS:5325
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What is Well Chip Group Bhd Gross Margin %?

Well Chip Group Bhd XKLS:5325 43 Gross Margin % is 65.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 49.43. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5325 with a GF Score™ of 43/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Well Chip Group Bhd ranks better than 87.24% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Well Chip Group Bhd's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM49.9 Mil. Well Chip Group Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM76.0 Mil. Therefore, Well Chip Group Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 65.65%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Well Chip Group Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5325' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.02   Med: 49.43   Max: 61.24
Current: 61.24


During the past 6 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Well Chip Group Bhd was 61.24%. The lowest was 38.02%. And the median was 49.43%.

XKLS:5325's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
87.24% of 1113 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.26 vs XKLS:5325: 61.24

Well Chip Group Bhd had a gross margin of 65.65% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Well Chip Group Bhd was 0.90% per year.


Well Chip Group Bhd  (XKLS:5325) 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

Well Chip Group Bhd had a gross margin of 65.65% 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.


Well Chip Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms


Well Chip Group Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Well Chip 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.

Well Chip Group Bhd Gross Margin % Chart

Well Chip Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 51.52 39.55 38.02 47.34 58.42

Well Chip Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 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 54.12 56.52 57.46 64.52 65.65

XKLS:5325 vs TPR: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Well Chip 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.


Well Chip Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Well Chip Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Well Chip Group Bhd's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Well Chip Group Bhd Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Well Chip Group Bhd's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=157.9 / 270.202
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(270.202 - 112.348) / 270.202
=58.42 %

Well Chip Group 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 )
=49.9 / 76.042
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(76.042 - 26.12) / 76.042
=65.65 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 65.65% mean?
Well Chip Group Bhd (XKLS:5325) has a Gross Margin % of 65.65% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Well Chip Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 49.43. Over the past decade, Well Chip Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.02 to 61.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Well Chip Group Bhd ranks #142 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Well Chip Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Well Chip Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 65.65% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 49.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.02 to a high of 61.24. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Well Chip Group Bhd's value of 65.65% is 81.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Well Chip Group Bhd ranks #142 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Well Chip Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Well Chip Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to TPR?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Well Chip Group Bhd ranks #142 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Well Chip Group Bhd in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Well Chip Group Bhd's value of 65.65% is 81.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Well Chip Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.02 to 61.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.43 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Well Chip 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.26, based on 1,113 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. Well Chip Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 65.65% is 81.1% 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 Well Chip Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Well Chip Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 65.65%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 49.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Well Chip Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Well Chip Group Bhd (XKLS:5325) has a current Gross Margin % of 65.65%. The current Gross Margin % is 65.65%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 49.43 and 81.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Well Chip Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Well Chip Group Bhd (XKLS:5325), the current Gross Margin % is 65.65% 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.

Well Chip Group Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Harmonium 35/3, No. 23-01 & 23-02, Taman Desa Tebrau, Johor Bahru, JHR, MYS, 81100
Well Chip Group Bhd is engaged in the provision of pawnbroking services and the retail and trading of jewellery and gold. The company operates through two reportable segments: Pawnbroking services and Retail and trading of jewellery and gold. Its pawnbroking business provides pawn loans in exchange for pledges such as gold, jewellery, and watches, while the retail and trading segment involves the sale of new and pre-owned jewellery and gold, including scrap gold acquired from unredeemed and bid pledges and from walk-in individuals. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Pawnbroking services segment.
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