Astral Asia BhdXKLS:7054 Gross Margin % is 30.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 51.48. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,898 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Astral Asia Bhd ranks better than 81.88% on this metric.
Astral Asia Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astral Asia Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7054'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.8 Med: 51.48 Max: 64.31
Current: 46.37
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Astral Asia Bhd was 64.31%. The lowest was 28.80%. And the median was 51.48%.
XKLS:7054's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.88% of 1898
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs XKLS:7054: 46.37
Astral Asia Bhd had a gross margin of 30.54% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Astral Asia Bhd was -3.00% per year.
Astral Asia Bhd (XKLS:7054) 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
Astral Asia Bhd had a gross margin of 30.54% 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.
Astral Asia Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Astral Asia Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astral Asia 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:7054 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Astral Asia 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.
Astral Asia Bhd Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Astral Asia Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astral Asia 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.
Astral Asia Bhd (XKLS:7054) has a Gross Margin % of 30.54% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Astral Asia Bhd and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 51.48. Over the past decade, Astral Asia Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.80 to 64.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Astral Asia Bhd ranks #344 out of 1898 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Astral Asia Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Astral Asia Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 30.54% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 51.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.80 to a high of 64.31. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Astral Asia Bhd's value of 30.54% is 15.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astral Asia Bhd ranks #344 out of 1898 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Astral Asia Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Astral Asia Bhd ranks #344 out of 1898 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Astral Asia Bhd in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Astral Asia Bhd's value of 30.54% is 15.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Astral Asia Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.80 to 64.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.48 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Astral Asia 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.36, based on 1,898 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. Astral Asia Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 30.54% is 15.9% 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 Astral Asia Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astral Asia Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 30.54%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 51.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astral Asia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astral Asia Bhd (XKLS:7054) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.14, compared to a current price of RM0.10 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.54%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 51.48 and 15.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. 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 Astral Asia Bhd (XKLS:7054), the current Gross Margin % is 30.54% 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.
Astral Asia Bhd is an investment holding company. The company is involved in the operation of oil palm estates, properties investment, property development and dormant. The company's segments include Investment segment engaged in investment holding; Property development and construction segment engaged in development and civil engineering and building construction; Plantation segment engaged in estate management and operations of oil palm estates; and Food and Beverage business segment engaged in Trading in food and beverage. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Plantation segment in Malaysia.
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