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FBS GlobalFBGL -2.61%32 Gross Margin % is 7.09% as of Dec. 2025, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 11.97. GuruFocus rates FBGL with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,725 Construction companies, FBS Global ranks worse than 80.06% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. FBS Global's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.99 Mil. FBS Global's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $13.96 Mil. Therefore, FBS Global's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.09%.
Warning Sign:
FBS Global Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for FBS Global's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FBGL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.03 Med: 11.97 Max: 16.91
Current: 10.17
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of FBS Global was 16.91%. The lowest was 9.03%. And the median was 11.97%.
FBGL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 80.06% of 1725
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.7
vs FBGL: 10.17
FBS Global had a gross margin of 7.09% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for FBS Global was -7.40% per year.
FBS Global (NAS:FBGL) 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
FBS Global had a gross margin of 7.09% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
FBS Global Gross Margin % Related Terms
FBS Global Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FBS Global'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.
FBGL vs MSGY, MIMI, MGN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, FBS Global'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.
FBS Global Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, FBS Global's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FBS Global'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.
FBS Global (FBGL) has a Gross Margin % of 7.09% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on FBS Global and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 11.97. Over the past decade, FBS Global's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.03 to 16.91. According to the industry distribution chart, FBS Global ranks #1381 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 80.1%.
Is FBS Global's Gross Margin % too high?
FBS Global's current Gross Margin % of 7.09% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 11.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.03 to a high of 16.91. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. FBS Global's value of 7.09% is 65.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FBS Global ranks #1381 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FBS Global has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FBS Global's Gross Margin % compare to MSGY and MIMI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, FBS Global ranks #1381 out of 1725 companies for Gross Margin %. This places FBS Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. FBS Global's value of 7.09% is 65.7% below this benchmark. Historically, FBS Global's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.03 to 16.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.97 vs. the industry median of 20.70, FBS Global 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.70, based on 1,725 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. FBS Global's current Gross Margin % of 7.09% is 65.7% 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 FBS Global and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FBS Global's current Gross Margin % is 7.09%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 11.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FBS Global stock overvalued right now?
FBS Global (FBGL) has a current Gross Margin % of 7.09%. The current Gross Margin % is 7.09%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 11.97 and 65.7% below the Construction industry median of 20.70. FBS Global's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 3 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 FBS Global (FBGL), the current Gross Margin % is 7.09% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
FBS Global Ltd is a green building contractor and an established interior fit-out specialist in institutional, residential, commercial, and industrial building projects. As a green contractor focused on environmentally sound practices, the company aims to bid tenders for green building projects, use green construction methods and green materials for construction projects, including design, supply, and installation of ceilings, partitions, timber deck, carpet, acoustic wall paneling, built-in furniture, as well as mechanical and electrical services of a building. The company's revenue is derived mainly from the construction contracts and sales of construction materials.
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