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JBB Builders InternationalHKSE:01903 -0.40%57 Gross Margin % is 3.37% as of Dec. 2025, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 7.92. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01903 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,731 Construction companies, JBB Builders International ranks worse than 92.89% on this metric.
JBB Builders International (HKSE:01903) 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
JBB Builders International had a gross margin of 3.37% 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.
JBB Builders International Gross Margin % Related Terms
JBB Builders International 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.
HKSE:01903 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, JBB Builders International'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.
JBB Builders International Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, JBB Builders International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JBB Builders International'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.
JBB Builders International (HKSE:01903) has a Gross Margin % of 3.37% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on JBB Builders International and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 7.92. Over the past decade, JBB Builders International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.53 to 15.80. According to the industry distribution chart, JBB Builders International ranks #1608 out of 1731 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 92.9%.
Is JBB Builders International's Gross Margin % too high?
JBB Builders International's current Gross Margin % of 3.37% is 57% below median its 10-year median of 7.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.53 to a high of 15.80. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.84. JBB Builders International's value of 3.37% is 83.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JBB Builders International ranks #1608 out of 1731 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, JBB Builders International has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBB Builders International's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, JBB Builders International ranks #1608 out of 1731 companies for Gross Margin %. This places JBB Builders International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.84. JBB Builders International's value of 3.37% is 83.8% below this benchmark. Historically, JBB Builders International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.53 to 15.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.92 vs. the industry median of 20.84, JBB Builders International 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 20.84, based on 1,731 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. JBB Builders International's current Gross Margin % of 3.37% is 83.8% 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 JBB Builders International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JBB Builders International's current Gross Margin % is 3.37%, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 7.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JBB Builders International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBB Builders International (HKSE:01903) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.00, compared to a current price of HK$2.50 — trading 150% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 3.37%, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 7.92 and 83.8% below the Construction industry median of 20.84. JBB Builders International's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 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 JBB Builders International (HKSE:01903), the current Gross Margin % is 3.37% 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.
Is JBB Builders International (HKSE:01903) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBB Builders International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.50 is trading 150% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.00.
GuruFocus considers JBB Builders International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01903:
Gross Margin %: 3.37% (57% below median its 10-year median of 7.92)
GF Value™: HK$1.00 vs. price of HK$2.50 (150% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.8% below the Construction median (#1608 of 1731)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01903 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JBB Builders International Ltd is an established engineering contractor mainly engaged in marine construction services, as well as building and infrastructure services in Malaysia and Singapore. Its business is divided into three types of services: marine construction services, building and infrastructure services, and the trading business of marine gas oil. The marine construction services are further classified into reclamation and related works, and marine transportation, while the building and infrastructure services include general building works for the construction of properties and infrastructure projects. The majority of its revenue comes from marine construction services. Geographically, it derives revenue mainly from Singapore.
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