Kia Lim BhdXKLS:6211 49 Gross Margin % is 31.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 140% above its 10-year median of 13.15. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6211 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 395 Building Materials companies, Kia Lim Bhd ranks better than 66.33% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Kia Lim Bhd's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM4.13 Mil. Kia Lim Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM13.08 Mil. Therefore, Kia Lim Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.56%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kia Lim Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6211'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.96 Med: 13.15 Max: 39.01
Current: 32.78
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kia Lim Bhd was 39.01%. The lowest was 3.96%. And the median was 13.15%.
XKLS:6211's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 66.33% of 395
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.18
vs XKLS:6211: 32.78
Kia Lim Bhd had a gross margin of 31.56% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kia Lim Bhd was 57.30% per year.
Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211) 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
Kia Lim Bhd had a gross margin of 31.56% 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.
Kia Lim Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kia Lim Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kia Lim 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:6211 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Kia Lim 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.
Kia Lim Bhd Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Kia Lim Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kia Lim 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.
Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211) has a Gross Margin % of 31.56% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kia Lim Bhd and its competitors. This is 140% above median its historical median of 13.15. Over the past decade, Kia Lim Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.96 to 39.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Kia Lim Bhd ranks #133 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Kia Lim Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Kia Lim Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 31.56% is 140% above median its 10-year median of 13.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.96 to a high of 39.01. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Kia Lim Bhd's value of 31.56% is 20.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kia Lim Bhd ranks #133 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kia Lim Bhd has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kia Lim Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Kia Lim Bhd ranks #133 out of 395 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kia Lim Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Kia Lim Bhd's value of 31.56% is 20.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kia Lim Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.96 to 39.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.15 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Kia Lim 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 26.18, based on 395 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. Kia Lim Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 31.56% is 20.6% 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 Kia Lim Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kia Lim Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 31.56%, which is 140% above median its own 10-year median of 13.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kia Lim Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.67, compared to a current price of RM0.38 — trading 43.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.56%, which is 140% above median its 10-year median of 13.15 and 20.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.18. Kia Lim Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211), the current Gross Margin % is 31.56% 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 Kia Lim Bhd (XKLS:6211) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kia Lim Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.38 is trading 43.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.67.
GuruFocus considers Kia Lim Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6211:
Gross Margin %: 31.56% (140% above median its 10-year median of 13.15)
GF Value™: RM0.67 vs. price of RM0.38 (43.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.6% above the Building Materials median (#133 of 395)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6211 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kia Lim Bhd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the business of manufacturing clay bricks. Along with its subsidiaries, the company manufactures clay bricks, facing bricks, block bricks, M211 bricks, brick tiles, chamfered paving bricks, and many more. The group operates in Malaysia.
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