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Kwan Yong HoldingsHKSE:09998 +1.18%63 Gross Margin % is 10.52% as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 7.72. GuruFocus rates HKSE:09998 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,729 Construction companies, Kwan Yong Holdings ranks worse than 73.57% 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
Kwan Yong Holdings had a gross margin of 10.52% 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.
Kwan Yong Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kwan Yong Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kwan Yong Holdings'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.
HKSE:09998 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kwan Yong Holdings'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.
Kwan Yong Holdings Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kwan Yong Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kwan Yong Holdings'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.
Kwan Yong Holdings (HKSE:09998) has a Gross Margin % of 10.52% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kwan Yong Holdings and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 7.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Kwan Yong Holdings ranks #1272 out of 1729 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is Kwan Yong Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Kwan Yong Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 10.52% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 7.72. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.92. Kwan Yong Holdings' value of 10.52% is 49.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kwan Yong Holdings ranks #1272 out of 1729 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kwan Yong Holdings has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kwan Yong Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kwan Yong Holdings ranks #1272 out of 1729 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kwan Yong Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.92. Kwan Yong Holdings' value of 10.52% is 49.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.72 vs. the industry median of 20.92, Kwan Yong Holdings 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 20.92, based on 1,729 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. Kwan Yong Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 10.52% is 49.7% 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 Kwan Yong Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kwan Yong Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 10.52%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 7.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kwan Yong Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kwan Yong Holdings (HKSE:09998) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.36, compared to a current price of HK$0.43 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.52%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 7.72 and 49.7% below the Construction industry median of 20.92. Kwan Yong Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Kwan Yong Holdings (HKSE:09998), the current Gross Margin % is 10.52% 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 Kwan Yong Holdings (HKSE:09998) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kwan Yong Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.43 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.36.
GuruFocus considers Kwan Yong Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:09998:
Gross Margin %: 10.52% (36% above median its 10-year median of 7.72)
GF Value™: HK$0.36 vs. price of HK$0.43 (19.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.7% below the Construction median (#1272 of 1729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09998 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kwan Yong Holdings Ltd is engaged in the provision of building construction works in Singapore. The company constructs various types of buildings, including institutional buildings such as educational institutions, hospitals and nursing homes; commercial buildings such as office buildings and restaurants; and industrial and residential buildings. The projects of the company include Childcare at Rivervale, Childcare at Punggol Drive, Alexandra Primary School, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, and others. It has three segments: Construction, Property, and Corporate. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Construction segment, which provides general building and construction services. Geographically, the company derives revenue from its customers based in Singapore.
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