CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7035) 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
CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 22.86% 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.
CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
CCK Consolidated 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.
CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Chart
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, CCK Consolidated 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.
CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CCK Consolidated 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.
CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7035) has a Gross Margin % of 22.86% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 18.80. Over the past decade, CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.00 to 22.92. According to the industry distribution chart, CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd ranks #170 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 55.7%.
Is CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 22.86% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 18.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.00 to a high of 22.92. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd's value of 22.86% is 5.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd ranks #170 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd ranks #170 out of 305 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd's value of 22.86% is 5.1% below this benchmark. Historically, CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.00 to 22.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.80 vs. the industry median of 24.08, CCK Consolidated 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.08, based on 305 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. CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 22.86% is 5.1% 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 CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 22.86%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 18.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7035) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.22, compared to a current price of RM1.15 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.86%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 18.80 and 5.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.08. CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 2 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 CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7035), the current Gross Margin % is 22.86% 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 CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7035) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.15 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.22.
GuruFocus considers CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7035:
Gross Margin %: 22.86% (22% above median its 10-year median of 18.80)
GF Value™: RM1.22 vs. price of RM1.15 (5.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#170 of 305)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7035 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd Business Description
CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in principal activities of retailing and poultry farming. It is also engaged in the rearing and production of poultry products, prawn and seafood products, and the supply and trade of food products and related services. The group is organized into five main reportable segments: Poultry; Prawn, Food Service, Retail, and Corporate. Poultry Segment is involved in the rearing and production of poultry products. Prawn Segment is involved in the rearing and production of prawn and seafood products. The Food Service Segment includes the supply and trading of food products and related services. The Retail segment includes the trading of cold storage products, and the Corporate Segment includes the provision of management services.
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