Globetronics Technology BhdXKLS:7022 +2.27%49 Gross Margin % is 7.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 34.11. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7022 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Semiconductors companies, Globetronics Technology Bhd ranks worse than 69.28% on this metric.
Globetronics Technology Bhd (XKLS:7022) 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
Globetronics Technology Bhd had a gross margin of 7.97% 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.
Globetronics Technology Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Globetronics Technology 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:7022 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Globetronics 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.
Globetronics Technology Bhd Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Globetronics Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Globetronics 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.
Globetronics Technology Bhd (XKLS:7022) has a Gross Margin % of 7.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Globetronics Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 34.11. Over the past decade, Globetronics Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.43 to 42.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Globetronics Technology Bhd ranks #699 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is Globetronics Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Globetronics Technology Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 7.97% is 77% below median its 10-year median of 34.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.43 to a high of 42.09. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Globetronics Technology Bhd's value of 7.97% is 73.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Globetronics Technology Bhd ranks #699 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Globetronics Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Globetronics Technology Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Globetronics Technology Bhd ranks #699 out of 1009 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Globetronics Technology Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Globetronics Technology Bhd's value of 7.97% is 73.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Globetronics Technology Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.43 to 42.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.11 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Globetronics Technology 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,009 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. Globetronics Technology Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 7.97% is 73.1% 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 Globetronics Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Globetronics Technology Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 7.97%, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 34.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Globetronics Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Globetronics Technology Bhd (XKLS:7022) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.65, compared to a current price of RM0.23 — trading 65.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 7.97%, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 34.11 and 73.1% below the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Globetronics Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 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 Globetronics Technology Bhd (XKLS:7022), the current Gross Margin % is 7.97% 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 Globetronics Technology Bhd (XKLS:7022) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Globetronics Technology Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.23 is trading 65.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.65.
GuruFocus considers Globetronics Technology Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7022:
Gross Margin %: 7.97% (77% below median its 10-year median of 34.11)
GF Value™: RM0.65 vs. price of RM0.23 (65.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.1% below the Semiconductors median (#699 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7022 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Globetronics Technology Bhd develops and manufactures integrated circuits, light-emitting diode components, encoders and sensors, quartz crystal products, timing devices, and related products. Sensors are the key revenue contributor for the company. Globetronics builds its sensors and encoders for a variety of automation and industrial applications. Sales volume is also significantly dependent on revenue generated from quartz crystal and timing devices. These devices are used in a multitude of electronic products, such as mobile devices, GPS, and PCs. Sales are principally in Malaysia, Singapore, and United States markets.
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