Jentayu Sustainables BhdXKLS:5673 15 Gross Margin % is 49.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 442% above its 10-year median of 9.04. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5673 with a GF Score™ of 15/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Conglomerates companies, Jentayu Sustainables Bhd ranks better than 58.12% on this metric.
XKLS:5673's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 58.12% of 511
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.96
vs XKLS:5673: 29.13
Jentayu Sustainables Bhd had a gross margin of 49.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Jentayu Sustainables Bhd was 38.60% per year.
Jentayu Sustainables Bhd (XKLS:5673) 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
Jentayu Sustainables Bhd had a gross margin of 49.02% 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.
Jentayu Sustainables Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jentayu Sustainables Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Jentayu Sustainables 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.
Jentayu Sustainables Bhd Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Jentayu Sustainables Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jentayu Sustainables 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.
Jentayu Sustainables Bhd (XKLS:5673) has a Gross Margin % of 49.02% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jentayu Sustainables Bhd and its competitors. This is 442% above median its historical median of 9.04. Over the past decade, Jentayu Sustainables Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.08 to 38.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Jentayu Sustainables Bhd ranks #214 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is Jentayu Sustainables Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Jentayu Sustainables Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 49.02% is 442% above median its 10-year median of 9.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.08 to a high of 38.12. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Jentayu Sustainables Bhd's value of 49.02% is 88.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jentayu Sustainables Bhd ranks #214 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jentayu Sustainables Bhd has a GF Score™ of 15/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jentayu Sustainables Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Jentayu Sustainables Bhd ranks #214 out of 511 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Jentayu Sustainables Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Jentayu Sustainables Bhd's value of 49.02% is 88.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Jentayu Sustainables Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.08 to 38.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.04 vs. the industry median of 25.96, Jentayu Sustainables 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 511 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. Jentayu Sustainables Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 49.02% is 88.8% 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 Jentayu Sustainables Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jentayu Sustainables Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 49.02%, which is 442% above median its own 10-year median of 9.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jentayu Sustainables Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jentayu Sustainables Bhd (XKLS:5673) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.30, compared to a current price of RM0.26 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.02%, which is 442% above median its 10-year median of 9.04 and 88.8% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. Jentayu Sustainables Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 8 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 Jentayu Sustainables Bhd (XKLS:5673), the current Gross Margin % is 49.02% 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 Jentayu Sustainables Bhd (XKLS:5673) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jentayu Sustainables Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.26 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.30.
GuruFocus considers Jentayu Sustainables Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5673:
Gross Margin %: 49.02% (442% above median its 10-year median of 9.04)
GF Value™: RM0.30 vs. price of RM0.26 (15% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.8% above the Conglomerates median (#214 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5673 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jentayu Sustainables Bhd is principally engaged in investment holding, trading, and distribution of building materials and other products. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Renewable energy, Trading, Property development, Healthcare, and Others. The majority of the group's revenue is currently generated from its Trading and Healthcare segments. The Trading segment, which generates maximum revenue, operates as a distributor and supplier of construction and finishing building materials, heavy steel products, architectural hardware, home improvement materials, and cabinet systems; and the Healthcare segment operates private healthcare facilities. Geographically, the group generates all of its revenue from its business in Malaysia.
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