The historical rank and industry rank for YLI Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7014'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -91.93 Med: 1.4 Max: 9.81
Current: -19.7
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of YLI Holdings Bhd was 9.81%. The lowest was -91.93%. And the median was 1.40%.
XKLS:7014's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 98.99% of 593
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.6
vs XKLS:7014: -19.70
YLI Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of -53.70% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for YLI Holdings Bhd was 0.00% per year.
YLI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7014) 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
YLI Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of -53.70% 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.
YLI Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
YLI Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for YLI Holdings 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:7014 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, YLI 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.
YLI Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, YLI Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YLI 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.
YLI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7014) has a Gross Margin % of -53.70% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on YLI Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, YLI Holdings Bhd ranks #587 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 99%.
Is YLI Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
YLI Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is -53.70%. Based on the distribution chart, YLI Holdings Bhd ranks #587 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, YLI Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YLI Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, YLI Holdings Bhd ranks #587 out of 593 companies for Gross Margin %. This places YLI Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.60, based on 593 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 YLI Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YLI Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is -53.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YLI Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YLI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7014) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.36, compared to a current price of RM0.19 — trading 48.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -53.70%. YLI Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 4 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 YLI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7014), the current Gross Margin % is -53.70% 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 YLI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7014) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YLI Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.19 is trading 48.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.36.
GuruFocus considers YLI Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7014:
Gross Margin %: -53.70%
GF Value™: RM0.36 vs. price of RM0.19 (48.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7014 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YLI Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the manufacturing and marketing of Ductile Iron (DI) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipes, fittings, and other related products, and trading of Mild Steel (MS) pipes and fittings. The Group has also ventured into the construction industry, focusing mainly on waterworks-related projects in order to diversify its business activities. The operating segments of the group are construction services, and manufacturing and trading. The activities of the group are carried out in Malaysia, Singapore, Madagascar, and Vietnam, and the Manufacturing and Trading segment constitutes a majorly of its revenue.
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