Analabs Resources BhdXKLS:7083 +1.70%70 Gross Margin % is 69.40% as of Apr. 2026, which is 209% above its 10-year median of 22.47. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7083 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,561 Chemicals companies, Analabs Resources Bhd ranks better than 89.56% on this metric.
XKLS:7083's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.56% of 1561
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.35
vs XKLS:7083: 47.61
Analabs Resources Bhd had a gross margin of 69.40% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Analabs Resources Bhd was 17.90% per year.
Analabs Resources Bhd (XKLS:7083) 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
Analabs Resources Bhd had a gross margin of 69.40% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable 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.
Analabs Resources Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Analabs Resources Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Analabs Resources 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:7083 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Analabs Resources 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.
Analabs Resources Bhd Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Analabs Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Analabs Resources 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.
Analabs Resources Bhd (XKLS:7083) has a Gross Margin % of 69.40% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Analabs Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is 209% above median its historical median of 22.47. Over the past decade, Analabs Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.16 to 47.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Analabs Resources Bhd ranks #163 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Analabs Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Analabs Resources Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 69.40% is 209% above median its 10-year median of 22.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.16 to a high of 47.61. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Analabs Resources Bhd's value of 69.40% is 197.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Analabs Resources Bhd ranks #163 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Analabs Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Analabs Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Analabs Resources Bhd ranks #163 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Analabs Resources Bhd in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Analabs Resources Bhd's value of 69.40% is 197.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Analabs Resources Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.16 to 47.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.47 vs. the industry median of 23.35, Analabs Resources 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.35, based on 1,561 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. Analabs Resources Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 69.40% is 197.2% 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 Analabs Resources Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Analabs Resources Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 69.40%, which is 209% above median its own 10-year median of 22.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Analabs Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Analabs Resources Bhd (XKLS:7083) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.39, compared to a current price of RM1.79 — trading 28.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 69.40%, which is 209% above median its 10-year median of 22.47 and 197.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.35. Analabs Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 11 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 Analabs Resources Bhd (XKLS:7083), the current Gross Margin % is 69.40% as of Apr. 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 Analabs Resources Bhd (XKLS:7083) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Analabs Resources Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.79 is trading 28.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.39.
GuruFocus considers Analabs Resources Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7083:
Gross Margin %: 69.40% (209% above median its 10-year median of 22.47)
GF Value™: RM1.39 vs. price of RM1.79 (28.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 197.2% above the Chemicals median (#163 of 1561)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7083 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Analabs Resources Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in the businesses of investment holding and the provision of management services. It has five business segments, which include: Manufacturing, formulation, and sale of resin, chemicals, and building materials; Recovery and sale of recycled products; Contract work, pipe laying, and rehabilitation; Culture and sale of prawns; Investment holding and property letting, and asset and portfolio management. The company earns the majority of its revenue from the manufacturing, formulation, and sale of resin, chemicals, and building materials. Geographically, the company derives its maximum revenue from Malaysia and the rest from Singapore.
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