Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd (XKLS:5843) Gross Margin %: 18.00% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


XKLS:5843 Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd XKLS:5843
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What is Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd Gross Margin %?

Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd XKLS:5843 30 Gross Margin % is 18.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 19.57. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5843 with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd ranks worse than 73.54% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM37 Mil. Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM208 Mil. Therefore, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.00%.

Warning Sign:

Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.6%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5843' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.18   Med: 19.57   Max: 31.2
Current: 18.03


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd was 31.20%. The lowest was 16.18%. And the median was 19.57%.

XKLS:5843's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
73.54% of 2997 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81 vs XKLS:5843: 18.03

Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd had a gross margin of 18.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd was -2.60% per year.


Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd  (XKLS:5843) 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

Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd had a gross margin of 18.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.


Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms


Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor 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.

Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd Gross Margin % Chart

Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.23 18.72 18.26 17.12 18.00

XKLS:5843 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor 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.


Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor 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 )
=181.9 / 1043.281
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1043.281 - 861.356) / 1043.281
=17.44 %

Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor 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 )
=37.5 / 208.229
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(208.229 - 170.755) / 208.229
=18.00 %

* 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 18.00% mean?
Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd (XKLS:5843) has a Gross Margin % of 18.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.57. Over the past decade, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.18 to 31.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd ranks #2204 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 18.00% is near median its 10-year median of 19.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.18 to a high of 31.20. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's value of 18.00% is 32.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd ranks #2204 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd ranks #2204 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's value of 18.00% is 32.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.18 to 31.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.57 vs. the industry median of 26.81, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd has consistently been below 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 26.81, based on 2,997 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. Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 18.00% is 32.9% below 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 Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 18.00%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd (XKLS:5843) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.66, compared to a current price of RM0.50 — trading 24.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.00%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.57 and 32.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd (XKLS:5843), the current Gross Margin % is 18.00% 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 Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd (XKLS:5843) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.50 is trading 24.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.66. GuruFocus considers Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5843:

  • Gross Margin %: 18.00% (near median its 10-year median of 19.57)
  • GF Value™: RM0.66 vs. price of RM0.50 (24.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.9% below the Industrial Products median (#2204 of 2997)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5843 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd Business Description

Address Plaza Perangsang, 17th Floor, Persiaran Perbandaran, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40000
Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd is engaged in the trading of chemicals and equipment, apart from providing technical services in the water, waste, and sewage treatment industries. It also provides hospitality, licensing, and other services. The reportable segments of the company are investment holding, manufacturing, infrastructure, trading, and others, out of which the Manufacturing segment accounts for a majority of revenue. The company operates in Malaysia, the USA, China, Indonesia, Singapore, and others.
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