Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7088) Gross Margin %: 8.08% (As of Jan. 2026) — 54% Below Median


XKLS:7088 Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd XKLS:7088
48 GF Score
Price RM0.67
GF Value RM0.86
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd Gross Margin %?

Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd XKLS:7088 +3.08% 48 Gross Margin % is 8.08% as of Jan. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 17.62. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7088 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 88.94% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was RM7.3 Mil. Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was RM89.8 Mil. Therefore, Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 8.08%.

Warning Sign:

Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.3%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:7088' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.13   Med: 17.62   Max: 21.9
Current: 12.13


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd was 21.90%. The lowest was 12.13%. And the median was 17.62%.

XKLS:7088's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
88.94% of 416 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 29.235 vs XKLS:7088: 12.13

Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 8.08% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd was -3.30% per year.


Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:7088) 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

Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 8.08% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.


Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms


Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Poh Huat Resources 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.

Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Chart

Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Gross Margin %
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Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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XKLS:7088 vs SN, SGI, MHK: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Poh Huat Resources 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.


Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Oct. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Oct. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Oct. 2025 )
=59.8 / 414.825
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(414.825 - 355.019) / 414.825
=14.42 %

Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Jan. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jan. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=7.3 / 89.833
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(89.833 - 82.578) / 89.833
=8.08 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 8.08% mean?
Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7088) has a Gross Margin % of 8.08% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 17.62. Over the past decade, Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.13 to 21.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd ranks #370 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 8.08% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 17.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.13 to a high of 21.90. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Gross Margin % is 29.24. Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd's value of 8.08% is 72.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd ranks #370 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd ranks #370 out of 416 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.24. Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd's value of 8.08% is 72.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.13 to 21.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.62 vs. the industry median of 29.24, Poh Huat Resources 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Gross Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 29.24, based on 416 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. Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 8.08% is 72.4% 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 Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 8.08%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 17.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7088) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.86, compared to a current price of RM0.67 — trading 22.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.08%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 17.62 and 72.4% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 29.24. Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7088), the current Gross Margin % is 8.08% as of Jan. 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 Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7088) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.67 is trading 22.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.86. GuruFocus considers Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7088:

  • Gross Margin %: 8.08% (54% below median its 10-year median of 17.62)
  • GF Value™: RM0.86 vs. price of RM0.67 (22.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.4% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#370 of 416)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7088 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address PLO 1, Jalan Raja, Kawasan Perindustrial Bukit Pasir, Mukim Sungai Raya, Bukit Pasir, Muar, JHR, MYS, 84300
Poh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd is a investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries the company is engaged in the manufacturing of furniture. It manufactures two types of furniture: office furniture and home furniture. The company generates a majority of its revenue North America and also has its presence in Asia (excluding Malaysia), United Kingdom, Middle East, Africa and Malaysia.
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