Kobay Technology BhdXKLS:6971 +0.78%71 Gross Margin % is 29.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 27.46. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6971 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Kobay Technology Bhd ranks better than 52.97% on this metric.
Kobay Technology Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kobay Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6971'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.35 Med: 27.46 Max: 36.29
Current: 28
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kobay Technology Bhd was 36.29%. The lowest was 22.35%. And the median was 27.46%.
XKLS:6971's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.97% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs XKLS:6971: 28.00
Kobay Technology Bhd had a gross margin of 29.42% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kobay Technology Bhd was -8.40% per year.
Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) 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
Kobay Technology Bhd had a gross margin of 29.42% 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.
Kobay Technology Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kobay Technology Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobay Technology 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:6971 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Kobay Technology 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.
Kobay Technology Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kobay Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobay Technology 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.
Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) has a Gross Margin % of 29.42% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kobay Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.46. Over the past decade, Kobay Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.35 to 36.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobay Technology Bhd ranks #1409 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Kobay Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Kobay Technology Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 29.42% is near median its 10-year median of 27.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.35 to a high of 36.29. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Kobay Technology Bhd's value of 29.42% is 9.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobay Technology Bhd ranks #1409 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobay Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobay Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kobay Technology Bhd ranks #1409 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kobay Technology Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Kobay Technology Bhd's value of 29.42% is 9.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kobay Technology Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.35 to 36.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.46 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Kobay Technology 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.80, based on 2,996 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. Kobay Technology Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 29.42% is 9.8% 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 Kobay Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobay Technology Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 29.42%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobay Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.89, compared to a current price of RM2.58 — trading 36.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.42%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.46 and 9.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Kobay Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971), the current Gross Margin % is 29.42% 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 Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobay Technology Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.58 is trading 36.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.89.
GuruFocus considers Kobay Technology Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6971:
Gross Margin %: 29.42% (near median its 10-year median of 27.46)
GF Value™: RM1.89 vs. price of RM2.58 (36.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1409 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6971 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobay Technology Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Manufacturing, Property development, Pharmaceutical and healthcare, Asset Management, Investment holding, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Manufacturing segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing of precision machined components, precision stamping, sheet metal parts, surface treatment, precision moulds, tooling and form dies, semiconductor assembly and testing equipment, metal works and structures, modules and parts for oil and gas production and extraction equipment, and components and sub-assemblies for aerospace parts. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from Singapore, the USA, and other regions.
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