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Oval Projects EngineeringBOM:544498 19 Gross Margin % is 30.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 27.75. GuruFocus rates BOM:544498 with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,732 Construction companies, Oval Projects Engineering ranks better than 74.13% on this metric.
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
Oval Projects Engineering had a gross margin of 30.79% 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.
Oval Projects Engineering Gross Margin % Related Terms
Oval Projects Engineering Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Oval Projects Engineering Gross Margin % Chart
Oval Projects Engineering Annual Data
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17.94
21.66
37.90
33.84
Oval Projects Engineering Semi-Annual Data
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BOM:544498 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Oval Projects Engineering'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.
Oval Projects Engineering Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Oval Projects Engineering's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oval Projects Engineering'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.
Oval Projects Engineering (BOM:544498) has a Gross Margin % of 30.79% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Oval Projects Engineering and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 27.75. Over the past decade, Oval Projects Engineering's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.94 to 37.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Oval Projects Engineering ranks #448 out of 1732 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is Oval Projects Engineering's Gross Margin % too high?
Oval Projects Engineering's current Gross Margin % of 30.79% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 27.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.94 to a high of 37.90. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.78. Oval Projects Engineering's value of 30.79% is 48.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oval Projects Engineering ranks #448 out of 1732 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Oval Projects Engineering has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oval Projects Engineering's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Oval Projects Engineering ranks #448 out of 1732 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Oval Projects Engineering in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.78. Oval Projects Engineering's value of 30.79% is 48.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Oval Projects Engineering's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.94 to 37.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.75 vs. the industry median of 20.78, Oval Projects Engineering 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.78, based on 1,732 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. Oval Projects Engineering's current Gross Margin % of 30.79% is 48.2% 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 Oval Projects Engineering and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oval Projects Engineering's current Gross Margin % is 30.79%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 27.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oval Projects Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Oval Projects Engineering (BOM:544498) has a current Gross Margin % of 30.79%. The current Gross Margin % is 30.79%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 27.75 and 48.2% above the Construction industry median of 20.78. Oval Projects Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 4 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 Oval Projects Engineering (BOM:544498), the current Gross Margin % is 30.79% 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.
Oval Projects Engineering Ltd is principally engaged in the execution of Works Contracts, EPC Contracts, Maintenance & other Ancillary services in the Oil & Gas sector. It specializes in delivering turnkey solutions across the Oil & Gas, Urban Development, and Power sectors. It provides a comprehensive range of services, including: Pipeline Engineering & Construction, Turnkey Project Solutions, Infrastructure Development & Maintenance, and RTP, CGD, PNG, & CNG Works. The company derives revenue from the provision of its services, which comprise Works Contract, Canteen Services, Management Services, Skills Development and many more activities.
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