Lysaght Galvanized Steel BhdXKLS:9199 89 Gross Margin % is 36.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 26.92. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9199 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 592 Steel companies, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd ranks better than 80.91% on this metric.
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd (XKLS:9199) 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
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd had a gross margin of 36.58% 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.
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lysaght Galvanized Steel 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:9199 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Lysaght Galvanized Steel 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.
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lysaght Galvanized Steel 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.
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd (XKLS:9199) has a Gross Margin % of 36.58% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 26.92. Over the past decade, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.51 to 40.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd ranks #113 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 36.58% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 26.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.51 to a high of 40.25. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's value of 36.58% is 191.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd ranks #113 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd ranks #113 out of 592 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.55. Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's value of 36.58% is 191.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.51 to 40.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.92 vs. the industry median of 12.55, Lysaght Galvanized Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.55, based on 592 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. Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 36.58% is 191.5% 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 Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 36.58%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 26.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd (XKLS:9199) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.39, compared to a current price of RM2.45 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.58%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 26.92 and 191.5% above the Steel industry median of 12.55. Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd (XKLS:9199), the current Gross Margin % is 36.58% 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 Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd (XKLS:9199) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.45 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.39.
GuruFocus considers Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9199:
Gross Margin %: 36.58% (36% above median its 10-year median of 26.92)
GF Value™: RM2.39 vs. price of RM2.45 (2.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 191.5% above the Steel median (#113 of 592)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9199 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing of galvanized steel products. The company specializes in the manufacturing of corrugated steel pipes, guardrails, and highway furniture, Lysaght gradually expanded into the design and production of poles, masts, transmission poles, telecommunication towers, and substation structures. It operates within a single business segment. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, and Other countries with the majority of revenue deriving from Malaysia.
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