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LKL International Bhd (XKLS:0182) Gross Margin % : 22.97% (As of Sep. 2023)


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What is LKL International Bhd Gross Margin %?

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. LKL International Bhd's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2023 was RM2.03 Mil. LKL International Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2023 was RM8.82 Mil. Therefore, LKL International Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was 22.97%.

Warning Sign:

LKL International Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.4%.


The historical rank and industry rank for LKL International Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0182' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.52   Med: 40.12   Max: 51.86
Current: 32.65


During the past 6 years, the highest Gross Margin % of LKL International Bhd was 51.86%. The lowest was 31.52%. And the median was 40.12%.

XKLS:0182's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
76.13% of 796 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 53.295 vs XKLS:0182: 32.65

LKL International Bhd had a gross margin of 22.97% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for LKL International Bhd was -4.40% per year.


LKL International Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data

The historical data trend for LKL International 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.

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LKL International Bhd Gross Margin % Chart

LKL International Bhd Annual Data
Trend Apr15 Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 40.89 51.86 40.18 31.52 36.02

LKL International Bhd Quarterly Data
Apr18 Jul18 Oct18 Jan19 Apr19 Jul19 Oct19 Jan20 Apr20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Jul21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.50 28.25 36.40 37.56 22.97

Competitive Comparison of LKL International Bhd's Gross Margin %

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, LKL International 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.


LKL International Bhd's Gross Margin % Distribution in the Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, LKL International Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LKL International Bhd's Gross Margin % falls into.



LKL International Bhd Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

LKL International Bhd's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2020 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Apr. 2020 )=Gross Profit (A: Apr. 2020 ) / Revenue (A: Apr. 2020 )
=19.8 / 54.951
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(54.951 - 35.16) / 54.951
=36.02 %

LKL International Bhd's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2023 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2023 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2023 )
=2 / 8.821
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(8.821 - 6.795) / 8.821
=22.97 %

* 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.


LKL International Bhd  (XKLS:0182) 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

LKL International Bhd had a gross margin of 22.97% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 => 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.


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LKL International Bhd (XKLS:0182) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
Wisma LKL, No.3, Jalan BS7/18, Kawasan Perindustrian Bukit Serdang, Seksyen 7, Seri Kembangan, SGR, MYS, 43300
LKL International Bhd is Malaysian company which is principally engaged in the provision of medical and healthcare beds, peripherals and accessories. The company's operating segments are Manufacturing and Trading. The Manufacturing segment is involved in the manufacturing of medical and healthcare beds, medical peripherals and accessories and the Trading segment is involved in trading of medical peripherals and accessories. The company serves its products to various end users such as hospitals and medical centers, as well as other healthcare-related facilities including clinics and specialist institutions. LKL operates its business in Malaysia, Africa, Asia, Europe and other regions. Majority of its revenue is earned from Malaysia.

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