Astino BhdXKLS:7162 49 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7162 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 395 Building Materials companies, Astino Bhd ranks worse than 253164.3% on this metric.
Astino Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astino Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Astino Bhd was 22.25%. The lowest was 13.75%. And the median was 15.85%.
XKLS:7162's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Median: 26.18 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Astino Bhd had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Astino Bhd was -3.10% per year.
Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) 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
Astino Bhd had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
Astino Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Astino Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astino 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:7162 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Astino 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.
Astino Bhd Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Astino Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astino 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.
Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Astino Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, Astino Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.75 to 22.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #999999 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry.
Is Astino Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Astino Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.75 to a high of 22.25. Based on the distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #999999 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Astino Bhd has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astino Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #999999 out of 395 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Astino Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Historically, Astino Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.75 to 22.25 over the past decade. 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.18, based on 395 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. 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 Astino Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astino Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astino Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.58, compared to a current price of RM0.52 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Astino Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 2 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 Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astino Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.52 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.58.
GuruFocus considers Astino Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7162:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: RM0.58 vs. price of RM0.52 (10.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7162 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astino Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of metal building materials and other steel products. Its main product is metal roofing, c-purlin, small c-purlin, truss and batten, piping, scaffolding, slitting and leveling coil, etc. The group operates principally in Malaysia and generates revenue from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Others.
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