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Tek Seng Holdings BhdXKLS:7200 50 Gross Margin % is 29.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 36.78. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7200 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 51.95% on this metric.
XKLS:7200's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 51.95% of 1024
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.435
vs XKLS:7200: 26.99
Tek Seng Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 29.68% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tek Seng Holdings Bhd was -2.90% per year.
Tek Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7200) 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
Tek Seng Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 29.68% 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.
Tek Seng Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tek Seng Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tek Seng 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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Tek Seng 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.
Tek Seng Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tek Seng 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.
Tek Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7200) has a Gross Margin % of 29.68% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tek Seng Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 36.78. Over the past decade, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.99 to 43.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd ranks #532 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 29.68% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 36.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.99 to a high of 43.11. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.44. Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's value of 29.68% is 4.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd ranks #532 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd ranks #532 out of 1024 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tek Seng Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.44. Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's value of 29.68% is 4.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.99 to 43.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.78 vs. the industry median of 28.44, Tek Seng 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 a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.44, based on 1,024 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. Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 29.68% is 4.4% 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 Tek Seng Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 29.68%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 36.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tek Seng Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7200) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.68%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 36.78 and 4.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.44. Tek Seng Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 Tek Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7200), the current Gross Margin % is 29.68% 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 Tek Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7200) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tek Seng Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25.
GuruFocus considers Tek Seng Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7200:
Gross Margin %: 29.68% (19% below median its 10-year median of 36.78)
GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.22 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#532 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7200 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tek Seng Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. It operates through three segments: the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) segment, the Photovoltaic Solar segment, and the Property investment segment. The PVC segment is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of PVC sheeting, PolyPropylene (PP) Non-Woven, PVC leather-related products for industrial and consumer use. Whereas the Solar segment is engaged in the Trading of Solar Cell products and generating and supplying renewable energy. The Property investment segment is engaged in rental income from investment properties. The majority of revenue is from the PVC segment. Geographically, the majority of revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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