GE-Shen BhdXKLS:7197 83 Gross Margin % is 40.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 42.67. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7197 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,993 Industrial Products companies, GE-Shen Bhd ranks better than 72.54% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. GE-Shen Bhd's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM36.1 Mil. GE-Shen Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM90.2 Mil. Therefore, GE-Shen Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.05%.
Warning Sign:
GE-Shen Corp Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for GE-Shen Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7197'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.57 Med: 42.67 Max: 57.52
Current: 36.52
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of GE-Shen Bhd was 57.52%. The lowest was 35.57%. And the median was 42.67%.
XKLS:7197's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 72.54% of 2993
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs XKLS:7197: 36.52
GE-Shen Bhd had a gross margin of 40.05% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for GE-Shen Bhd was -3.90% per year.
GE-Shen Bhd (XKLS:7197) 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
GE-Shen Bhd had a gross margin of 40.05% 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.
GE-Shen Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
GE-Shen Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GE-Shen 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:7197 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, GE-Shen 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.
GE-Shen Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, GE-Shen Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GE-Shen 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.
GE-Shen Bhd (XKLS:7197) has a Gross Margin % of 40.05% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on GE-Shen Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.67. Over the past decade, GE-Shen Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.57 to 57.52. According to the industry distribution chart, GE-Shen Bhd ranks #822 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is GE-Shen Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
GE-Shen Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 40.05% is near median its 10-year median of 42.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.57 to a high of 57.52. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. GE-Shen Bhd's value of 40.05% is 49.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GE-Shen Bhd ranks #822 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GE-Shen Bhd has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GE-Shen Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, GE-Shen Bhd ranks #822 out of 2993 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts GE-Shen Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. GE-Shen Bhd's value of 40.05% is 49.4% above this benchmark. Historically, GE-Shen Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.57 to 57.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.67 vs. the industry median of 26.81, GE-Shen 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 Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.81, based on 2,993 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. GE-Shen Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 40.05% is 49.4% 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 GE-Shen 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. GE-Shen Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 40.05%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GE-Shen Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GE-Shen Bhd (XKLS:7197) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.65, compared to a current price of RM1.44 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.05%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.67 and 49.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. GE-Shen Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 GE-Shen Bhd (XKLS:7197), the current Gross Margin % is 40.05% 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 GE-Shen Bhd (XKLS:7197) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GE-Shen Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.44 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.65.
GuruFocus considers GE-Shen Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7197:
Gross Margin %: 40.05% (near median its 10-year median of 42.67)
GF Value™: RM1.65 vs. price of RM1.44 (12.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.4% above the Industrial Products median (#822 of 2993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7197 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GE-Shen Corp Bhd is principally engaged in the business of investment holding and the provision of management services. It provides manufacturing services and produces components for industrial applications. Its activities include printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), injection molding, compression and rubber molding, product assembly, and tooling design and fabrication. The company is organized into two main geographical segments: i) Malaysia and Singapore, which consists of manufacture of plastic moulded products, components, tools and die, fabricated metal products, printed circuit board assembly, and ii) Vietnam, which consists of the manufacture of plastic moulded products and components. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Malaysia and Singapore segment.
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