Techbase Industries BhdXKLS:8966 +9.09% Gross Margin % is 10.27% as of Jan. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 17.65. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks worse than 72.46% on this metric.
XKLS:8966's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72.46% of 1024
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.415
vs XKLS:8966: 15.57
Techbase Industries Bhd had a gross margin of 10.27% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Techbase Industries Bhd was -1.40% per year.
Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966) 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
Techbase Industries Bhd had a gross margin of 10.27% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Techbase Industries Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Techbase Industries 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:8966 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Techbase Industries 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.
Techbase Industries Bhd Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Techbase Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Techbase Industries 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.
Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966) has a Gross Margin % of 10.27% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Techbase Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 17.65. Over the past decade, Techbase Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.33 to 20.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks #742 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is Techbase Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Techbase Industries Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 10.27% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 17.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.33 to a high of 20.69. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Techbase Industries Bhd's value of 10.27% is 63.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks #742 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Techbase Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks #742 out of 1024 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Techbase Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Techbase Industries Bhd's value of 10.27% is 63.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Techbase Industries Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.33 to 20.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.65 vs. the industry median of 28.42, Techbase Industries 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 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. Techbase Industries Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 10.27% is 63.9% 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 Techbase Industries 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. Techbase Industries Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 10.27%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 17.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Techbase Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.11, compared to a current price of RM0.06 — trading 45.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.27%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 17.65 and 63.9% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.42. 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 Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966), the current Gross Margin % is 10.27% as of Jan. 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.
Techbase Industries Bhd is engaged in Apparel Manufacturing and the Textile industry. Its apparel section includes products such as outerwear, tops, and bottoms, children's and adult wear. The company has four reportable operating segments: Apparel, Textile, Advertising, and Others. The majority of revenue is earned from the apparel segment.
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