Pentamaster BhdXKLS:7160 90 Gross Margin % is 25.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 30.27. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7160 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, Pentamaster Bhd ranks better than 55.36% on this metric.
Pentamaster Corp Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pentamaster Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7160'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.37 Med: 30.27 Max: 36.58
Current: 28.87
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Pentamaster Bhd was 36.58%. The lowest was 28.37%. And the median was 30.27%.
XKLS:7160's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 55.36% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs XKLS:7160: 28.87
Pentamaster Bhd had a gross margin of 25.42% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Pentamaster Bhd was -2.20% per year.
Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) 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
Pentamaster Bhd had a gross margin of 25.42% 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.
Pentamaster Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pentamaster Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pentamaster 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:7160 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pentamaster 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.
Pentamaster Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pentamaster Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pentamaster 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.
Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) has a Gross Margin % of 25.42% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pentamaster Bhd and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 30.27. Over the past decade, Pentamaster Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.37 to 36.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Pentamaster Bhd ranks #1338 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 44.6%.
Is Pentamaster Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Pentamaster Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 25.42% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 30.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.37 to a high of 36.58. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Pentamaster Bhd's value of 25.42% is 5.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pentamaster Bhd ranks #1338 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pentamaster Bhd has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pentamaster Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pentamaster Bhd ranks #1338 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Pentamaster Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Pentamaster Bhd's value of 25.42% is 5.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Pentamaster Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.37 to 36.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.27 vs. the industry median of 26.81, Pentamaster 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.81, based on 2,997 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. Pentamaster Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 25.42% is 5.2% 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 Pentamaster Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pentamaster Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 25.42%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 30.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pentamaster Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.24, compared to a current price of RM4.78 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.42%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 30.27 and 5.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. Pentamaster Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 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 Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160), the current Gross Margin % is 25.42% 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 Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentamaster Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.78 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.24.
GuruFocus considers Pentamaster Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7160:
Gross Margin %: 25.42% (16% below median its 10-year median of 30.27)
GF Value™: RM4.24 vs. price of RM4.78 (12.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.2% below the Industrial Products median (#1338 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7160 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pentamaster Corp Bhd is a company engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. The company works in two operating segments. The Automated Test Equipment segment is engaged in designing, developing, and manufacturing standard and non-standard automated equipment. Its Factory Automation Solutions segment, which generates maximum revenue is involved in the construction and installation of integrated automated manufacturing solutions. The Smart Control Solution system segment provides project management, smart building solutions, and trading of materials. Its geographical segments are PRC, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, The United States, Singapore, India, Philippines, Vietnam, Ireland, Australia, and Others. It derives majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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