UMS Holdings BhdXKLS:7137 81 Gross Margin % is 49.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 36.07. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7137 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Industrial Distribution companies, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks better than 90.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for UMS Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7137'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.93 Med: 36.07 Max: 42.77
Current: 42.77
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of UMS Holdings Bhd was 42.77%. The lowest was 34.93%. And the median was 36.07%.
XKLS:7137's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.85% of 153
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.34
vs XKLS:7137: 42.77
UMS Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 49.92% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for UMS Holdings Bhd was 2.60% per year.
UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) 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
UMS Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 49.92% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
UMS Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
UMS Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UMS 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:7137 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, UMS 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.
UMS Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, UMS Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UMS 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.
UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) has a Gross Margin % of 49.92% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on UMS Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 36.07. Over the past decade, UMS Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.93 to 42.77. According to the industry distribution chart, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks #14 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is UMS Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
UMS Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 49.92% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 36.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.93 to a high of 42.77. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. UMS Holdings Bhd's value of 49.92% is 105.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks #14 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, UMS Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UMS Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks #14 out of 153 companies for Gross Margin %. This places UMS Holdings Bhd in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. UMS Holdings Bhd's value of 49.92% is 105.1% above this benchmark. Historically, UMS Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.93 to 42.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.07 vs. the industry median of 24.34, UMS Holdings 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.34, based on 153 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. UMS Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 49.92% is 105.1% 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 UMS Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UMS Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 49.92%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 36.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UMS Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.96, compared to a current price of RM1.81 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.92%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 36.07 and 105.1% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.34. UMS Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137), the current Gross Margin % is 49.92% 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 UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UMS Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.81 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.96.
GuruFocus considers UMS Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7137:
Gross Margin %: 49.92% (38% above median its 10-year median of 36.07)
GF Value™: RM1.96 vs. price of RM1.81 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 105.1% above the Industrial Distribution median (#14 of 153)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7137 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UMS Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. It operates in three segments based on geographical location: Malaysia (which includes Southern, East Coast, Central of Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia); and Singapore. Its revenue is derived from the distribution of mechanical power transmission and material handling products and systems and industrial spare parts. It serves different industries such as palm oil, rubber, power generation, quarrying & cement industries, latex glove manufacturing, and electrical & electronic industries.
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