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Koyo InternationalSGX:5OC -16.67% Gross Margin % is 10.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 23.95. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,723 Construction companies, Koyo International ranks worse than 74.41% on this metric.
Koyo International Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Koyo International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:5OC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.39 Med: 23.95 Max: 32.07
Current: 11.97
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Koyo International was 32.07%. The lowest was 11.39%. And the median was 23.95%.
SGX:5OC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 74.41% of 1723
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.77
vs SGX:5OC: 11.97
Koyo International had a gross margin of 10.80% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Koyo International was -11.00% per year.
Koyo International (SGX:5OC) 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
Koyo International had a gross margin of 10.80% 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.
Koyo International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Koyo International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Koyo International'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:5OC vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Koyo 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.
Koyo International Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Koyo International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koyo 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.
Koyo International (SGX:5OC) has a Gross Margin % of 10.80% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Koyo International and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 23.95. Over the past decade, Koyo International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.39 to 32.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Koyo International ranks #1282 out of 1723 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is Koyo International's Gross Margin % too high?
Koyo International's current Gross Margin % of 10.80% is 55% below median its 10-year median of 23.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.39 to a high of 32.07. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.77. Koyo International's value of 10.80% is 48% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koyo International ranks #1282 out of 1723 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Koyo International's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Koyo International ranks #1282 out of 1723 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Koyo International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.77. Koyo International's value of 10.80% is 48% below this benchmark. Historically, Koyo International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.39 to 32.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.95 vs. the industry median of 20.77, Koyo 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 20.77, based on 1,723 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. Koyo International's current Gross Margin % of 10.80% is 48% 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 Koyo International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koyo International's current Gross Margin % is 10.80%, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 23.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koyo International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koyo International (SGX:5OC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.12, compared to a current price of S$0.06 — trading 54.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.80%, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 23.95 and 48% below the Construction industry median of 20.77. 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 Koyo International (SGX:5OC), the current Gross Margin % is 10.80% 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.
Koyo International Ltd is a Singapore-based investment holding company and is involved in the business of providing integrated mechanical and electrical engineering (M&E) services. The operating segments of the group are Mechanical Engineering, which designs and installs air-conditioning & mechanical ventilation, plumbing & sanitary installation, fire prevention, and protection systems as well as integrated systems; Electrical Engineering segment designs and install high & low tension electrical distribution systems, as well as communications, audio-visual, and securities systems; and Facilities Management segment provide maintenance, repair & replacement services for commercial buildings, hotels, schools, and university, and Investment holding segment.
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