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JawalaSGX:1J7 45 Gross Margin % is 29.37% as of Jan. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 53.62. GuruFocus rates SGX:1J7 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 277 Forest Products companies, Jawala ranks better than 64.62% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Jawala's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was S$0.21 Mil. Jawala's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was S$0.72 Mil. Therefore, Jawala's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 29.37%.
Warning Sign:
Jawala Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -12.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jawala's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:1J7'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.71 Med: 53.62 Max: 66.43
Current: 27.71
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Jawala was 66.43%. The lowest was 27.71%. And the median was 53.62%.
SGX:1J7's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.62% of 277
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 18.71
vs SGX:1J7: 27.71
Jawala had a gross margin of 29.37% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Jawala was -12.30% per year.
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
Jawala had a gross margin of 29.37% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Jawala Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jawala Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jawala'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.
SGX:1J7 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Jawala'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.
Jawala Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Jawala's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jawala'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.
Jawala (SGX:1J7) has a Gross Margin % of 29.37% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jawala and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 53.62. Over the past decade, Jawala's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.71 to 66.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Jawala ranks #98 out of 277 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Jawala's Gross Margin % too high?
Jawala's current Gross Margin % of 29.37% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 53.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.71 to a high of 66.43. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 18.71. Jawala's value of 29.37% is 57% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jawala ranks #98 out of 277 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jawala has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jawala's Gross Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Jawala ranks #98 out of 277 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Jawala in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.71. Jawala's value of 29.37% is 57% above this benchmark. Historically, Jawala's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.71 to 66.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.62 vs. the industry median of 18.71, Jawala 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 Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 18.71, based on 277 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. Jawala's current Gross Margin % of 29.37% is 57% 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 Jawala and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 18.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jawala's current Gross Margin % is 29.37%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 53.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jawala stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jawala (SGX:1J7) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.05, compared to a current price of S$0.28 — trading 460% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.37%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 53.62 and 57% above the Forest Products industry median of 18.71. Jawala's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 10 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 Jawala (SGX:1J7), the current Gross Margin % is 29.37% as of Jan. 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 Jawala (SGX:1J7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jawala stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.28 is trading 460% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.05.
GuruFocus considers Jawala to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:1J7:
Gross Margin %: 29.37% (45% below median its 10-year median of 53.62)
GF Value™: S$0.05 vs. price of S$0.28 (460% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57% above the Forest Products median (#98 of 277)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:1J7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jawala Inc is a forest resource company focusing on industrial tree plantations in Malaysia's Sabah state. It focuses on sustainable management of forestry resources and planting and extraction of timber. Its main business is the management of forestry resources including the planting and extraction of logs, managing the planting and silvicultural treatments of natural and plantation forests, felling, cutting, collecting, removing, and converting trees into forest produce such as logs and timber within the Sapulut Forest Reserve, Sabah.
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