Lay Hong BhdXKLS:9385 51 Gross Margin % is 20.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 17.85. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9385 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lay Hong Bhd ranks worse than 57.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lay Hong Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9385'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.79 Med: 17.85 Max: 25.24
Current: 22.8
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lay Hong Bhd was 25.24%. The lowest was 13.79%. And the median was 17.85%.
XKLS:9385's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 57.98% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs XKLS:9385: 22.80
Lay Hong Bhd had a gross margin of 20.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lay Hong Bhd was 11.70% per year.
Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) 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
Lay Hong Bhd had a gross margin of 20.06% 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.
Lay Hong Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lay Hong Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lay Hong 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:9385 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Lay Hong 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.
Lay Hong Bhd Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lay Hong Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lay Hong 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.
Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) has a Gross Margin % of 20.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lay Hong Bhd and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 17.85. Over the past decade, Lay Hong Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.79 to 25.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Lay Hong Bhd ranks #1101 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 58%.
Is Lay Hong Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Lay Hong Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 20.06% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 17.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.79 to a high of 25.24. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Lay Hong Bhd's value of 20.06% is 23.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lay Hong Bhd ranks #1101 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lay Hong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lay Hong Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lay Hong Bhd ranks #1101 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lay Hong Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Lay Hong Bhd's value of 20.06% is 23.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Lay Hong Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.79 to 25.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.85 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Lay Hong 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,899 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. Lay Hong Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 20.06% is 23.9% 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 Lay Hong Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lay Hong Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 20.06%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 17.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lay Hong Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.31, compared to a current price of RM0.23 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.06%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 17.85 and 23.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Lay Hong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385), the current Gross Margin % is 20.06% 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 Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lay Hong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.23 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.31.
GuruFocus considers Lay Hong Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9385:
Gross Margin %: 20.06% (12% above median its 10-year median of 17.85)
GF Value™: RM0.31 vs. price of RM0.23 (25.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1101 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9385 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lay Hong Bhd is engaged in integrated livestock farming and Investment holding. The Company's three core businesses are Integrated livestock farming, Food manufacturing, and Retail business. It generates maximum revenue from the Integrated livestock farming segment that includes layer and broiler operations.
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