Boldtek Holdings (SGX:5VI) Gross Margin %: -46.88% (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Boldtek Holdings Gross Margin %?

Boldtek Holdings SGX:5VI Gross Margin % is -46.88% as of Dec. 2023.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Boldtek Holdings's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2023 was S$-2.30 Mil. Boldtek Holdings's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2023 was S$4.90 Mil. Therefore, Boldtek Holdings's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was -46.88%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Boldtek Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


SGX:5VI's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 20.7
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Boldtek Holdings had a gross margin of -46.88% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Boldtek Holdings was 0.00% per year.


Boldtek Holdings  (SGX:5VI) 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

Boldtek Holdings had a gross margin of -46.88% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 => 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.


Boldtek Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms


Boldtek Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Boldtek 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.

Boldtek Holdings Gross Margin % Chart

Boldtek Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22
Gross Margin %
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Boldtek Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Dec23
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.35 9.73 1.29 11.41 -46.88

SGX:5VI vs JCI, J, PWR: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Boldtek 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.


Boldtek Holdings Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Boldtek Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Boldtek Holdings's Gross Margin % falls into.



Boldtek Holdings Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Boldtek Holdings's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2022 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Jun. 2022 )=Gross Profit (A: Jun. 2022 ) / Revenue (A: Jun. 2022 )
=3.3 / 52.651
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(52.651 - 49.398) / 52.651
=6.18 %

Boldtek Holdings's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2023 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2023 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2023 )
=-2.3 / 4.902
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(4.902 - 7.2) / 4.902
=-46.88 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of -46.88% mean?
Boldtek Holdings (SGX:5VI) has a Gross Margin % of -46.88% as of Dec. 2023. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Boldtek Holdings and its competitors.
Is Boldtek Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Boldtek Holdings' current Gross Margin % is -46.88%.
How does Boldtek Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to JCI and J?
Boldtek Holdings' Gross Margin % of -46.88% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. 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 20.70, based on 1,725 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. 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 Boldtek Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boldtek Holdings's current Gross Margin % is -46.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boldtek Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Boldtek Holdings (SGX:5VI) has a current Gross Margin % of -46.88%. The current Gross Margin % is -46.88%. 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 Boldtek Holdings (SGX:5VI), the current Gross Margin % is -46.88% as of Dec. 2023. 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.

Boldtek Holdings Business Description

Address 72 Senoko Drive, Singapore, SGP, 758240
Boldtek Holdings Ltd is engaged in building construction works as well as supply and installation of furniture/interior fitting-out works in Singapore in which it acts mainly as a main contractor for the Singapore government and Singapore government-related bodies. As a main contractor, the group has undertaken a wide range of building construction works such as excavation, piling, sub-structures and superstructures works, architectural works, aluminium cladding and curtain walling, M&E works, interior fitting-out works, external works and landscaping. The company undertakes its building construction works and supply and installation of furniture/interior fitting-out works through both its wholly-owned subsidiaries.