Public Packages Holdings BhdXKLS:8273 64 Gross Margin % is 40.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 31.41. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8273 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 381 Packaging & Containers companies, Public Packages Holdings Bhd ranks better than 98.95% on this metric.
XKLS:8273's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 98.95% of 381
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.28
vs XKLS:8273: 85.56
Public Packages Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 40.93% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Public Packages Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8273) 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
Public Packages Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 40.93% 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.
Public Packages Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Public Packages Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:8273 vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Public Packages 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.
Public Packages Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Public Packages Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Public Packages 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.
Public Packages Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8273) has a Gross Margin % of 40.93% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Public Packages Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 31.41. Over the past decade, Public Packages Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.30 to 85.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Public Packages Holdings Bhd ranks #4 out of 381 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Public Packages Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Public Packages Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 40.93% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 31.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.30 to a high of 85.56. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Public Packages Holdings Bhd's value of 40.93% is 92.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Public Packages Holdings Bhd ranks #4 out of 381 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Public Packages Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Packages Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Public Packages Holdings Bhd ranks #4 out of 381 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Public Packages Holdings Bhd in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Public Packages Holdings Bhd's value of 40.93% is 92.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Public Packages Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.30 to 85.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.41 vs. the industry median of 21.28, Public Packages 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.28, based on 381 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. Public Packages Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 40.93% is 92.3% 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 Public Packages Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Public Packages Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 40.93%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 31.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Packages Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Packages Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8273) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.68, compared to a current price of RM0.65 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.93%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 31.41 and 92.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. Public Packages Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Public Packages Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8273), the current Gross Margin % is 40.93% 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 Public Packages Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8273) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Packages Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.65 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.68.
GuruFocus considers Public Packages Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8273:
Gross Margin %: 40.93% (30% above median its 10-year median of 31.41)
GF Value™: RM0.68 vs. price of RM0.65 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.3% above the Packaging & Containers median (#4 of 381)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8273 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Public Packages Holdings Bhd is engaged in manufacturing and retailing of corrugated cartons and packing materials, manufacturing of offset printed display boxes, and manufacturing of gift and display boxes. The Group also undertakes property investment, hotel ownership and operation of hotel and management of properties. Its business segments include Investment (investment holding and provision of financial, administrative and advisory services), Manufacturing generate maximum revenue (manufacturing and retailing of corrugated cartons, packing materials, gift and display boxes), Property (property investment), Trading (trading of paper products, design and sale of paper), and Hospitality (management and operation of hotel and restaurant). It generates maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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