Apollo Food Holdings BhdXKLS:6432 +2.63%90 Gross Margin % is 25.81% as of Jan. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 24.15. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6432 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of RM7.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Apollo Food Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 50.95% on this metric.
XKLS:6432's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 50.95% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs XKLS:6432: 25.99
Apollo Food Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 25.81% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Apollo Food Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6432) 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
Apollo Food Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 25.81% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Apollo Food Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Apollo Food Holdings 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.
XKLS:6432 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Apollo Food Holdings 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.
Apollo Food Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Apollo Food Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Apollo Food Holdings 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.
Apollo Food Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6432) has a Gross Margin % of 25.81% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Apollo Food Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.15. Over the past decade, Apollo Food Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.10 to 28.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Apollo Food Holdings Bhd ranks #968 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Apollo Food Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Apollo Food Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 25.81% is near median its 10-year median of 24.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.10 to a high of 28.47. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Apollo Food Holdings Bhd's value of 25.81% is 2.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apollo Food Holdings Bhd ranks #968 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Apollo Food Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apollo Food Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Apollo Food Holdings Bhd ranks #968 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Apollo Food Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Apollo Food Holdings Bhd's value of 25.81% is 2.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Apollo Food Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.10 to 28.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.15 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Apollo Food Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,900 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. Apollo Food Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 25.81% is 2.1% 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 Apollo Food Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apollo Food Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 25.81%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apollo Food Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apollo Food Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6432) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM7.04, compared to a current price of RM5.85 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.81%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.15 and 2.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Apollo Food Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Apollo Food Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6432), the current Gross Margin % is 25.81% as of Jan. 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 Apollo Food Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6432) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apollo Food Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM5.85 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM7.04.
GuruFocus considers Apollo Food Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6432:
Gross Margin %: 25.81% (near median its 10-year median of 24.15)
GF Value™: RM7.04 vs. price of RM5.85 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#968 of 1900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6432 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Apollo Food Holdings Bhd is engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. It is involved in the manufacturing of compound chocolate confectionery products and layer cakes. The company's operating segment includes Investment holding and Manufacturing, marketing and distribution of compound chocolates, chocolate confectionery products, and cakes. It generates maximum revenue from the Manufacturing, marketing and distribution segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in ASEAN (excluding Malaysia).
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