Kuwait Co for Process Plant Construction & Contracting KPSC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -12.9%.
KUW:KCPC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 85.75% of 1719
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.71
vs KUW:KCPC: 7.76
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC had a gross margin of 4.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC (KUW:KCPC) 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
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC had a gross margin of 4.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC 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.
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC Gross Margin % Chart
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC Annual Data
* 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.
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
* 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.
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC (KUW:KCPC) has a Gross Margin % of 4.47% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 11.45. Over the past decade, Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.76 to 19.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC ranks #1474 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 85.7%.
Is Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's current Gross Margin % of 4.47% is 61% below median its 10-year median of 11.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.76 to a high of 19.42. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's value of 4.47% is 78.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC ranks #1474 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC ranks #1474 out of 1719 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's value of 4.47% is 78.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.76 to 19.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.45 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC 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 20.71, 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. Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's current Gross Margin % of 4.47% is 78.4% 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 Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC 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. Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's current Gross Margin % is 4.47%, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 11.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC (KUW:KCPC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.38, compared to a current price of KWD0.32 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 4.47%, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 11.45 and 78.4% below the Construction industry median of 20.71. Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 5 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 Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC (KUW:KCPC), the current Gross Margin % is 4.47% 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 Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC (KUW:KCPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.32 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.38.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:KCPC:
Gross Margin %: 4.47% (61% below median its 10-year median of 11.45)
GF Value™: KWD0.38 vs. price of KWD0.32 (16.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.4% below the Construction median (#1474 of 1719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KCPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC Business Description
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Construction & Contracting KPSC is engaged in building, civil construction, and infrastructure development activities. Its services comprise Civil Engineering, Road and Infrastructure, Specialty Projects, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Products, Water Facilities, Building Transport Systems, Scaffolding & Equipment Rentals, and Marble & Natural Stone Products and Services. It operates in three segments: Construction, installation, and maintenance; Hotels; and Investment of surplus funds, of which all of its revenue comes from the Construction segment. The company's geographical segments are Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Lebanon.
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