Greater Bay Holdings BhdXKLS:9148 43 Gross Margin % is 44.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 38.52. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9148 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.86 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 381 Packaging & Containers companies, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd ranks better than 87.66% on this metric.
XKLS:9148's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 87.66% of 381
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.48
vs XKLS:9148: 42.45
Greater Bay Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 44.72% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Greater Bay Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9148) 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
Greater Bay Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 44.72% 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.
Greater Bay Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Greater Bay 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:9148 vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Greater Bay 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.
Greater Bay Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greater Bay 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.
Greater Bay Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9148) has a Gross Margin % of 44.72% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Greater Bay Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 38.52. Over the past decade, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.11 to 42.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd ranks #47 out of 381 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 44.72% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 38.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.11 to a high of 42.45. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.48. Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's value of 44.72% is 108.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd ranks #47 out of 381 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd ranks #47 out of 381 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Greater Bay Holdings Bhd in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.48. Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's value of 44.72% is 108.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.11 to 42.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.52 vs. the industry median of 21.48, Greater Bay 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 21.48, 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. Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 44.72% is 108.2% 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 Greater Bay Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 44.72%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 38.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Greater Bay Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9148) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.86, compared to a current price of RM0.58 — trading 32.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.72%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 38.52 and 108.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.48. Greater Bay Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 7 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 Greater Bay Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9148), the current Gross Margin % is 44.72% 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 Greater Bay Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9148) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greater Bay Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.58 is trading 32.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.86.
GuruFocus considers Greater Bay Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9148:
Gross Margin %: 44.72% (16% above median its 10-year median of 38.52)
GF Value™: RM0.86 vs. price of RM0.58 (32.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 108.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#47 of 381)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9148 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Greater Bay Holdings Bhd is principally engaged in the manufacturing business of Laminated Flexible Packaging for the Food and Medical Industries. Further, it is also involved in real estate/property investments and management. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Mauritius, and Brunei, generating the highest revenue from Malaysian markets.
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