Kim Hin Industry BhdXKLS:5371 18 Gross Margin % is 26.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 25.51. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5371 with a GF Score™ of 18/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Building Materials companies, Kim Hin Industry Bhd ranks better than 62.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kim Hin Industry Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5371'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.03 Med: 25.51 Max: 32.97
Current: 30.92
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kim Hin Industry Bhd was 32.97%. The lowest was 20.03%. And the median was 25.51%.
XKLS:5371's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 62.37% of 396
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.155
vs XKLS:5371: 30.92
Kim Hin Industry Bhd had a gross margin of 26.27% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kim Hin Industry Bhd was 8.40% per year.
Kim Hin Industry Bhd (XKLS:5371) 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
Kim Hin Industry Bhd had a gross margin of 26.27% 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.
Kim Hin Industry Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kim Hin Industry Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kim Hin Industry 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:5371 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Kim Hin Industry 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.
Kim Hin Industry Bhd Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Kim Hin Industry Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kim Hin Industry 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.
Kim Hin Industry Bhd (XKLS:5371) has a Gross Margin % of 26.27% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kim Hin Industry Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.51. Over the past decade, Kim Hin Industry Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.03 to 32.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Kim Hin Industry Bhd ranks #149 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Kim Hin Industry Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Kim Hin Industry Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 26.27% is near median its 10-year median of 25.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.03 to a high of 32.97. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Kim Hin Industry Bhd's value of 26.27% is 0.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kim Hin Industry Bhd ranks #149 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kim Hin Industry Bhd has a GF Score™ of 18/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kim Hin Industry Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kim Hin Industry Bhd ranks #149 out of 396 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kim Hin Industry Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Kim Hin Industry Bhd's value of 26.27% is 0.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kim Hin Industry Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.03 to 32.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.51 vs. the industry median of 26.16, Kim Hin Industry 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.16, based on 396 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. Kim Hin Industry Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 26.27% is 0.4% 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 Kim Hin Industry Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kim Hin Industry Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 26.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kim Hin Industry Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Hin Industry Bhd (XKLS:5371) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.42, compared to a current price of RM0.85 — trading 101.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.51 and 0.4% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.16. Kim Hin Industry Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Kim Hin Industry Bhd (XKLS:5371), the current Gross Margin % is 26.27% 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 Kim Hin Industry Bhd (XKLS:5371) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Hin Industry Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.85 is trading 101.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.42.
GuruFocus considers Kim Hin Industry Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5371:
Gross Margin %: 26.27% (near median its 10-year median of 25.51)
GF Value™: RM0.42 vs. price of RM0.85 (101.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.4% above the Building Materials median (#149 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5371 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kim Hin Industry Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company, engaged in the provision of management services. The group is involved in the production and distribution of ceramic floors, homogeneous and monoprosa tiles, trading in building materials, property, and investment holding. The company manufactures and markets tiles under the brands Kimgres, Durogres, Vitrogres, and Habitat. It is organized into four operating segments according to geographical locations, namely, Malaysia, China, Australia, and Vietnam segments of which the Malaysia segment contributed the majority of the part of its revenue. It has three manufacturing plants, of which two are located in Malaysia (Kuching, Sarawak, and Senawang, Seremban) and the third is located in Shanghai, Peoples Republic of China.
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