Teo Guan Lee BhdXKLS:9369 +2.33%54 Gross Margin % is 33.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 36.18. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9369 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,020 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Teo Guan Lee Bhd ranks better than 62.45% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Teo Guan Lee Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9369'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.66 Med: 36.18 Max: 40.62
Current: 38.36
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Teo Guan Lee Bhd was 40.62%. The lowest was 28.66%. And the median was 36.18%.
XKLS:9369's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 62.45% of 1020
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.51
vs XKLS:9369: 38.36
Teo Guan Lee Bhd had a gross margin of 33.32% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Teo Guan Lee Bhd was 3.30% per year.
Teo Guan Lee Bhd (XKLS:9369) 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
Teo Guan Lee Bhd had a gross margin of 33.32% 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.
Teo Guan Lee Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Teo Guan Lee Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Teo Guan Lee 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:9369 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Teo Guan Lee 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.
Teo Guan Lee Bhd Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Teo Guan Lee Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Teo Guan Lee 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.
Teo Guan Lee Bhd (XKLS:9369) has a Gross Margin % of 33.32% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Teo Guan Lee Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.18. Over the past decade, Teo Guan Lee Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.66 to 40.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Teo Guan Lee Bhd ranks #383 out of 1020 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Teo Guan Lee Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Teo Guan Lee Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 33.32% is near median its 10-year median of 36.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.66 to a high of 40.62. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. Teo Guan Lee Bhd's value of 33.32% is 16.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Teo Guan Lee Bhd ranks #383 out of 1020 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Teo Guan Lee Bhd has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Teo Guan Lee Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Teo Guan Lee Bhd ranks #383 out of 1020 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Teo Guan Lee Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. Teo Guan Lee Bhd's value of 33.32% is 16.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Teo Guan Lee Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.66 to 40.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.18 vs. the industry median of 28.51, Teo Guan Lee 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.51, based on 1,020 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. Teo Guan Lee Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 33.32% is 16.9% 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 Teo Guan Lee Bhd and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Teo Guan Lee Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 33.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Teo Guan Lee Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Teo Guan Lee Bhd (XKLS:9369) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.97, compared to a current price of RM0.88 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.18 and 16.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.51. Teo Guan Lee Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Teo Guan Lee Bhd (XKLS:9369), the current Gross Margin % is 33.32% 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 Teo Guan Lee Bhd (XKLS:9369) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Teo Guan Lee Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.88 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.97.
GuruFocus considers Teo Guan Lee Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9369:
Gross Margin %: 33.32% (near median its 10-year median of 36.18)
GF Value™: RM0.97 vs. price of RM0.88 (9.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#383 of 1020)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9369 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Teo Guan Lee Corp Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing, distributing and retailing of branded apparel. It operates through two segments: Apparels: Marketing and distribution of garments and its related accessories, and Investment holding: Property and equity investment. It derives maximum revenue from Apparels segment. The company offers baby and children apparels, accessories, sport, and casual wear through departmental stores, under the brand name of Cuddles, Kikilala, Garfield, Power Puff Girls, Tom & Jerry, Pronic, and Baby Tom & Jerry. It has a single geographical segment that is Malaysia.
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