APB Resources BhdXKLS:5568 +7.14%20 Gross Margin % is 36.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 23.35. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5568 with a GF Score™ of 20/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, APB Resources Bhd ranks better than 63.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for APB Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5568'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.51 Med: 23.35 Max: 31.98
Current: 31.98
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of APB Resources Bhd was 31.98%. The lowest was 14.51%. And the median was 23.35%.
XKLS:5568's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 63.05% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs XKLS:5568: 31.98
APB Resources Bhd had a gross margin of 36.46% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for APB Resources Bhd was 8.40% per year.
APB Resources Bhd (XKLS:5568) 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
APB Resources Bhd had a gross margin of 36.46% 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.
APB Resources Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
APB Resources Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for APB Resources 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:5568 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, APB Resources 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.
APB Resources Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, APB Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where APB Resources 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.
APB Resources Bhd (XKLS:5568) has a Gross Margin % of 36.46% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on APB Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 23.35. Over the past decade, APB Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.51 to 31.98. According to the industry distribution chart, APB Resources Bhd ranks #1107 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is APB Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
APB Resources Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 36.46% is 56% above median its 10-year median of 23.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.51 to a high of 31.98. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. APB Resources Bhd's value of 36.46% is 36% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APB Resources Bhd ranks #1107 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, APB Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 20/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APB Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, APB Resources Bhd ranks #1107 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts APB Resources Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. APB Resources Bhd's value of 36.46% is 36% above this benchmark. Historically, APB Resources Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.51 to 31.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.35 vs. the industry median of 26.80, APB Resources 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 26.80, based on 2,996 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. APB Resources Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 36.46% is 36% 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 APB Resources Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APB Resources Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 36.46%, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 23.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APB Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APB Resources Bhd (XKLS:5568) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.45, compared to a current price of RM0.15 — trading 66.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.46%, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 23.35 and 36% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. APB Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 APB Resources Bhd (XKLS:5568), the current Gross Margin % is 36.46% 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 APB Resources Bhd (XKLS:5568) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APB Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.15 is trading 66.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.45.
GuruFocus considers APB Resources Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5568:
Gross Margin %: 36.46% (56% above median its 10-year median of 23.35)
GF Value™: RM0.45 vs. price of RM0.15 (66.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36% above the Industrial Products median (#1107 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5568 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
APB Resources Bhd is an investment holding company. The company is involved in the fabrication of process equipment for the oleo-chemical, oil & gas, energy, and petrochemical industries. The company operates in two segments: Fabrication, which accounts for the majority of revenue; and Others. The fabrication segment includes the designing and manufacturing of engineering equipment. It caters to different industries such as the petrochemical process, chemical, oil palm processing, paper mill, and power generation industry. Others segment include Investment holding and dormant companies. Geographically, it derives its revenue from Malaysia, Asia, and Europe.
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