Box-Pak (Malaysia) BhdXKLS:6297 14 Gross Margin % is 8.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 8.39. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6297 with a GF Score™ of 14/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 379 Packaging & Containers companies, Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd ranks worse than 89.71% on this metric.
XKLS:6297's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 89.71% of 379
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.28
vs XKLS:6297: 8.15
Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd had a gross margin of 8.90% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd was 1.30% per year.
Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:6297) 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
Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd had a gross margin of 8.90% 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.
Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Box-Pak (Malaysia) 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:6297 vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Box-Pak (Malaysia) 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.
Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Box-Pak (Malaysia) 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.
Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:6297) has a Gross Margin % of 8.90% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.39. Over the past decade, Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.24 to 11.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #340 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 8.90% is near median its 10-year median of 8.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.24 to a high of 11.28. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd's value of 8.90% is 58.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #340 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 14/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #340 out of 379 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd's value of 8.90% is 58.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.24 to 11.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.39 vs. the industry median of 21.28, Box-Pak (Malaysia) 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 a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.28, based on 379 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. Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 8.90% is 58.2% 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 Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 8.90%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:6297) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.57, compared to a current price of RM0.23 — trading 59.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.90%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.39 and 58.2% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 6 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 Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:6297), the current Gross Margin % is 8.90% 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 Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:6297) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.23 is trading 59.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.57.
GuruFocus considers Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6297:
Gross Margin %: 8.90% (near median its 10-year median of 8.39)
GF Value™: RM0.57 vs. price of RM0.23 (59.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.2% below the Packaging & Containers median (#340 of 379)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6297 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Box-Pak (Malaysia) Bhd is a Malaysian-based company. The company is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of paper boxes, cartons, general paper, and board printing and investment holding. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Others.
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