V.S Industry Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -9.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for V.S Industry Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6963'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.42 Med: 9.77 Max: 15.47
Current: 2.42
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of V.S Industry Bhd was 15.47%. The lowest was 2.42%. And the median was 9.77%.
XKLS:6963's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 95.93% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.565
vs XKLS:6963: 2.42
V.S Industry Bhd had a gross margin of -1.07% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for V.S Industry Bhd was -9.60% per year.
V.S Industry Bhd (XKLS:6963) 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
V.S Industry Bhd had a gross margin of -1.07% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
V.S Industry Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
V.S Industry Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for V.S Industry 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, V.S Industry 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.
V.S Industry Bhd Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, V.S Industry Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where V.S Industry 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.
V.S Industry Bhd (XKLS:6963) has a Gross Margin % of -1.07% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on V.S Industry Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, V.S Industry Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.42 to 15.47. According to the industry distribution chart, V.S Industry Bhd ranks #2354 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 95.9%.
Is V.S Industry Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
V.S Industry Bhd's current Gross Margin % is -1.07%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.42 to a high of 15.47. Based on the distribution chart, V.S Industry Bhd ranks #2354 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, V.S Industry Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does V.S Industry Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, V.S Industry Bhd ranks #2354 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places V.S Industry Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Historically, V.S Industry Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.42 to 15.47 over the past decade. 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.57, based on 2,454 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. 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 V.S Industry Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. V.S Industry Bhd's current Gross Margin % is -1.07%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is V.S Industry Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, V.S Industry Bhd (XKLS:6963) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.70, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 72.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -1.07%. V.S Industry Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 V.S Industry Bhd (XKLS:6963), the current Gross Margin % is -1.07% as of Apr. 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 V.S Industry Bhd (XKLS:6963) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, V.S Industry Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 72.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.70.
GuruFocus considers V.S Industry Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6963:
Gross Margin %: -1.07%
GF Value™: RM0.70 vs. price of RM0.20 (72.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6963 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
V.S Industry Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing, assembling and sale of electronic and electrical products and plastic moulded components and parts, and operates as an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider. Its manufacturing services include plastic injection mould design and moulding, printed circuit board production, automated assembly, and packaging and logistics. The Group operates in two segments: Malaysia, covering manufacturing, assembling and sales based in Malaysia with branches in Singapore and the Philippines; and Indonesia, involving assembly, sales and injection moulding activities. Geographically, the Group derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in the United States of America, Europe, Singapore, the PRC, and other regions.
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