Cheetah Holdings BhdXKLS:7209 -3.85%41 Gross Margin % is 36.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 32.91. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7209 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Cheetah Holdings Bhd ranks better than 56.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cheetah Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7209'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.46 Med: 32.91 Max: 39.78
Current: 32.61
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cheetah Holdings Bhd was 39.78%. The lowest was 29.46%. And the median was 32.91%.
XKLS:7209's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 56.93% of 1024
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.415
vs XKLS:7209: 32.61
Cheetah Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 36.25% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cheetah Holdings Bhd was -0.50% per year.
Cheetah Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7209) 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
Cheetah Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 36.25% 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.
Cheetah Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cheetah Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cheetah 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:7209 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Cheetah 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.
Cheetah Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cheetah Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cheetah 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.
Cheetah Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7209) has a Gross Margin % of 36.25% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cheetah Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 32.91. Over the past decade, Cheetah Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.46 to 39.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheetah Holdings Bhd ranks #441 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is Cheetah Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Cheetah Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 36.25% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 32.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.46 to a high of 39.78. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Cheetah Holdings Bhd's value of 36.25% is 27.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cheetah Holdings Bhd ranks #441 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cheetah Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheetah Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Cheetah Holdings Bhd ranks #441 out of 1024 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Cheetah Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Cheetah Holdings Bhd's value of 36.25% is 27.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Cheetah Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.46 to 39.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.91 vs. the industry median of 28.42, Cheetah 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 28.42, 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. Cheetah Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 36.25% is 27.6% 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 Cheetah Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheetah Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 36.25%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 32.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheetah Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheetah Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7209) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.09, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 38.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.25%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 32.91 and 27.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.42. Cheetah Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Cheetah Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7209), the current Gross Margin % is 36.25% 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 Cheetah Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7209) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheetah Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 38.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.09.
GuruFocus considers Cheetah Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7209:
Gross Margin %: 36.25% (10% above median its 10-year median of 32.91)
GF Value™: RM0.09 vs. price of RM0.13 (38.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#441 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7209 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cheetah Holdings Bhd Malaysia-based investment holding company engaged in product designing, product development, marketing, and retailing of sports apparel and accessories. Its brands include Cheeta Sports, C2 United, CTH Unlimited, GQ, C. Union, Arissa, Cheetah Junior, Baby Cheetah, Ladybird.
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