Lotus KFM BhdXKLS:8303 Gross Margin % is 5.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 3.22. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lotus KFM Bhd ranks worse than 93.42% on this metric.
Lotus KFM Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -22.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lotus KFM Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8303'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -129.56 Med: 3.22 Max: 9.94
Current: 5.21
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lotus KFM Bhd was 9.94%. The lowest was -129.56%. And the median was 3.22%.
XKLS:8303's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 93.42% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs XKLS:8303: 5.21
Lotus KFM Bhd had a gross margin of 5.95% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lotus KFM Bhd was -22.40% per year.
Lotus KFM Bhd (XKLS:8303) 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
Lotus KFM Bhd had a gross margin of 5.95% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Lotus KFM Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lotus KFM Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lotus KFM 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Lotus KFM 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.
Lotus KFM Bhd Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lotus KFM Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lotus KFM 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.
Lotus KFM Bhd (XKLS:8303) has a Gross Margin % of 5.95% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lotus KFM Bhd and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 3.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotus KFM Bhd ranks #1774 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 93.4%.
Is Lotus KFM Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Lotus KFM Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 5.95% is 85% above median its 10-year median of 3.22. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Lotus KFM Bhd's value of 5.95% is 77.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lotus KFM Bhd ranks #1774 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Lotus KFM Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lotus KFM Bhd ranks #1774 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lotus KFM Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Lotus KFM Bhd's value of 5.95% is 77.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.22 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Lotus KFM Bhd has consistently been below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,899 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. Lotus KFM Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 5.95% is 77.4% below 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 Lotus KFM Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lotus KFM Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 5.95%, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 3.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus KFM Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotus KFM Bhd (XKLS:8303) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.14, compared to a current price of RM0.10 — trading 32.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 5.95%, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 3.22 and 77.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. 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 Lotus KFM Bhd (XKLS:8303), the current Gross Margin % is 5.95% 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.
Lotus KFM Bhd is engaged in flour milling and trading in its related products. The two main sources of revenue comprise Wheat Flour and Trading of Tapioca Flour and Cornflour. Some of its Pre-Mix products are Easimix Golden Sponge, Easimix Butter, Easimix Potato, Golden Sponge Mix, and Easimix Light Wholemeal. Its Business segments include: Flour milling and trading segment, which includes Flour milling and trading Flour milling and trading of flour, starch and chemical; and Plantation segment, which includes Investment holding and plantation activities. The company derives maximum revenue from Flour milling and trading segment.
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