Bangladesh Building SystemsDHA:BBS -2.45%65 Gross Margin % is 23.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 19.34. GuruFocus rates DHA:BBS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT6.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,719 Construction companies, Bangladesh Building Systems ranks better than 52.65% on this metric.
Bangladesh Building Systems (DHA:BBS) 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
Bangladesh Building Systems had a gross margin of 23.05% 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.
Bangladesh Building Systems Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bangladesh Building Systems 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.
DHA:BBS vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Bangladesh Building Systems'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.
Bangladesh Building Systems Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Bangladesh Building Systems's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bangladesh Building Systems'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.
Bangladesh Building Systems (DHA:BBS) has a Gross Margin % of 23.05% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bangladesh Building Systems and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 19.34. Over the past decade, Bangladesh Building Systems' Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.09 to 25.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Bangladesh Building Systems ranks #814 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is Bangladesh Building Systems' Gross Margin % too high?
Bangladesh Building Systems' current Gross Margin % of 23.05% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 19.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.09 to a high of 25.62. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Bangladesh Building Systems' value of 23.05% is 11.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bangladesh Building Systems ranks #814 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bangladesh Building Systems has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bangladesh Building Systems' Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Bangladesh Building Systems ranks #814 out of 1719 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Bangladesh Building Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Bangladesh Building Systems' value of 23.05% is 11.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Bangladesh Building Systems' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.09 to 25.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.34 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Bangladesh Building Systems 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 20.71, based on 1,719 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. Bangladesh Building Systems's current Gross Margin % of 23.05% is 11.3% 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 Bangladesh Building Systems and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bangladesh Building Systems's current Gross Margin % is 23.05%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 19.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bangladesh Building Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bangladesh Building Systems (DHA:BBS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT6.44, compared to a current price of BDT15.90 — trading 146.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.05%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 19.34 and 11.3% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. Bangladesh Building Systems' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Bangladesh Building Systems (DHA:BBS), the current Gross Margin % is 23.05% 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 Bangladesh Building Systems (DHA:BBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bangladesh Building Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of BDT15.90 is trading 146.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of BDT6.44.
GuruFocus considers Bangladesh Building Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:BBS:
Gross Margin %: 23.05% (19% above median its 10-year median of 19.34)
GF Value™: BDT6.44 vs. price of BDT15.90 (146.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.3% above the Construction median (#814 of 1719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:BBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bangladesh Building Systems PLC manufactures pre-engineered steel buildings such as factories, warehouses, convention centers, workshops, aircraft hangars, commercial showrooms, distribution centers, supermarkets, restaurants, and residential buildings. It provides services including pre-construction, general contracting, construction management, design and build, and self-perform construction.
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