KKB Engineering BhdXKLS:9466 58 Gross Margin % is 13.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 16.43. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9466 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,992 Industrial Products companies, KKB Engineering Bhd ranks worse than 60.06% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for KKB Engineering Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9466'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.75 Med: 16.43 Max: 23.23
Current: 23.23
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of KKB Engineering Bhd was 23.23%. The lowest was 3.75%. And the median was 16.43%.
XKLS:9466's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60.06% of 2992
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.82
vs XKLS:9466: 23.23
KKB Engineering Bhd had a gross margin of 13.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for KKB Engineering Bhd was 3.30% per year.
KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) 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
KKB Engineering Bhd had a gross margin of 13.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
KKB Engineering Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
KKB Engineering Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KKB Engineering 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:9466 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, KKB Engineering 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.
KKB Engineering Bhd Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, KKB Engineering Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KKB Engineering 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.
KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) has a Gross Margin % of 13.47% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on KKB Engineering Bhd and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 16.43. Over the past decade, KKB Engineering Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.75 to 23.23. According to the industry distribution chart, KKB Engineering Bhd ranks #1797 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is KKB Engineering Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
KKB Engineering Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 13.47% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 16.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.75 to a high of 23.23. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. KKB Engineering Bhd's value of 13.47% is 49.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KKB Engineering Bhd ranks #1797 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KKB Engineering Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KKB Engineering Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, KKB Engineering Bhd ranks #1797 out of 2992 companies for Gross Margin %. This places KKB Engineering Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. KKB Engineering Bhd's value of 13.47% is 49.8% below this benchmark. Historically, KKB Engineering Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.75 to 23.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.43 vs. the industry median of 26.82, KKB Engineering 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.82, based on 2,992 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. KKB Engineering Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 13.47% is 49.8% 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 KKB Engineering Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KKB Engineering Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 13.47%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 16.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KKB Engineering Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.62, compared to a current price of RM1.26 — trading 103.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.47%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 16.43 and 49.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. KKB Engineering Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 11 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 KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466), the current Gross Margin % is 13.47% 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 KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKB Engineering Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.26 is trading 103.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.62.
GuruFocus considers KKB Engineering Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9466:
Gross Margin %: 13.47% (18% below median its 10-year median of 16.43)
GF Value™: RM0.62 vs. price of RM1.26 (103.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.8% below the Industrial Products median (#1797 of 2992)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9466 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KKB Engineering Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in steel fabrication; civil construction; hot-dip galvanizing; the manufacturing of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders; structural steel fabrication for oil & gas facilities; and manufacturing and trading of steel pipes and pipe specials. The company operates through two segments namely Engineering and construction; and the Manufacturing sectors. The Engineering segment includes civil engineering works and construction, steel fabrication, and hot-dip galvanizing. The Manufacturing segment manufactures LPG cylinders, steel pipes, and related products. The company generates a vast majority of its revenue from the engineering and construction segment.
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