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KESM Industries BhdXKLS:9334 +4.17%80 Gross Margin % is 90.53% as of Apr. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 90.11. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9334 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Semiconductors companies, KESM Industries Bhd ranks better than 98.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for KESM Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9334'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 85.05 Med: 90.11 Max: 92
Current: 90.72
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of KESM Industries Bhd was 92.00%. The lowest was 85.05%. And the median was 90.11%.
XKLS:9334's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 98.52% of 1011
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs XKLS:9334: 90.72
KESM Industries Bhd had a gross margin of 90.53% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for KESM Industries Bhd was 1.00% per year.
KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) 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
KESM Industries Bhd had a gross margin of 90.53% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
KESM Industries Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
KESM Industries Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KESM Industries 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.
XKLS:9334 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, KESM 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.
KESM Industries Bhd Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KESM Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KESM 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.
KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) has a Gross Margin % of 90.53% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on KESM Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 90.11. Over the past decade, KESM Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 85.05 to 92.00. According to the industry distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #15 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is KESM Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
KESM Industries Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 90.53% is near median its 10-year median of 90.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 85.05 to a high of 92.00. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. KESM Industries Bhd's value of 90.53% is 205.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #15 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KESM Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KESM Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #15 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This places KESM Industries Bhd in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. KESM Industries Bhd's value of 90.53% is 205.7% above this benchmark. Historically, KESM Industries Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 85.05 to 92.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 90.11 vs. the industry median of 29.61, KESM Industries 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,011 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. KESM Industries Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 90.53% is 205.7% 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 KESM Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KESM Industries Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 90.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 90.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KESM Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.89, compared to a current price of RM4.25 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 90.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 90.11 and 205.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. KESM Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334), the current Gross Margin % is 90.53% as of Apr. 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 KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KESM Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.25 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.89.
GuruFocus considers KESM Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9334:
Gross Margin %: 90.53% (near median its 10-year median of 90.11)
GF Value™: RM3.89 vs. price of RM4.25 (9.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 205.7% above the Semiconductors median (#15 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9334 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KESM Industries Bhd operates through a single business segment, providing essential burn-in and testing services that ensure the reliability of semiconductors, including microprocessors, microcontrollers, and advanced sensors. Serving the semiconductor industry, the company's products support technologies across the automotive, industrial, consumer, and commercial sectors internationally. Its customer base spans key markets in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific, with sales concentrated mainly in Malaysia, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, and other regions, and the majority of revenue comes from Malaysia.
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