XL Holdings BhdXKLS:7121 +0.67%55 Gross Margin % is 24.07% as of Jan. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 33.58. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7121 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, XL Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 58.53% on this metric.
XL Holdings Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for XL Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7121'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.7 Med: 33.58 Max: 56.97
Current: 22.49
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of XL Holdings Bhd was 56.97%. The lowest was 9.70%. And the median was 33.58%.
XKLS:7121's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 58.53% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs XKLS:7121: 22.49
XL Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 24.07% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for XL Holdings Bhd was -6.30% per year.
XL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7121) 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
XL Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 24.07% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
XL Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
XL Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for XL 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.
XKLS:7121 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, XL 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.
XL Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, XL Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where XL 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.
XL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7121) has a Gross Margin % of 24.07% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on XL Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 33.58. Over the past decade, XL Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.70 to 56.97. According to the industry distribution chart, XL Holdings Bhd ranks #1112 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is XL Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
XL Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 24.07% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 33.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.70 to a high of 56.97. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. XL Holdings Bhd's value of 24.07% is 8.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, XL Holdings Bhd ranks #1112 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, XL Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does XL Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, XL Holdings Bhd ranks #1112 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This places XL Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. XL Holdings Bhd's value of 24.07% is 8.7% below this benchmark. Historically, XL Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.70 to 56.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.58 vs. the industry median of 26.37, XL 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,900 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. XL Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 24.07% is 8.7% 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 XL Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. XL Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 24.07%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 33.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is XL Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7121) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.46, compared to a current price of RM0.75 — trading 63% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.07%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 33.58 and 8.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. XL Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 10 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 XL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7121), the current Gross Margin % is 24.07% 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 XL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7121) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XL Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.75 is trading 63% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.46.
GuruFocus considers XL Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7121:
Gross Margin %: 24.07% (28% below median its 10-year median of 33.58)
GF Value™: RM0.46 vs. price of RM0.75 (63% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1112 of 1900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7121 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
XL Holdings Bhd is an investment company that engages in the provision of management services. The company's operating segment includes Fish farming, Merchandise, Edible bird nest, Foods, Investment holding, and Growing crop. The Foods segment, which is into the Manufacturing and trading of edible foods, generates the majority of its revenue. Fish farming is into Breeding and rearing of fishery livestock. Merchandise segment in into trading of fish, consumables, and aquarium accessories. The edible bird nest segment is into the trading and distribution of edible bird nest. Growing crop: Growing a crop of pineapple.
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