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Beng Kuang MarineSGX:BEZ +0.96%60 Gross Margin % is 35.88% as of Dec. 2025, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 24.29. GuruFocus rates SGX:BEZ with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 868 Oil & Gas companies, Beng Kuang Marine ranks better than 65.44% 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
Beng Kuang Marine had a gross margin of 35.88% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Beng Kuang Marine Gross Margin % Related Terms
Beng Kuang Marine Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Beng Kuang Marine'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:BEZ vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Beng Kuang Marine'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.
Beng Kuang Marine Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Beng Kuang Marine's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Beng Kuang Marine'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.
Beng Kuang Marine (SGX:BEZ) has a Gross Margin % of 35.88% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Beng Kuang Marine and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 24.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Beng Kuang Marine ranks #300 out of 868 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 34.6%.
Is Beng Kuang Marine's Gross Margin % too high?
Beng Kuang Marine's current Gross Margin % of 35.88% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 24.29. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Beng Kuang Marine's value of 35.88% is 38.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Beng Kuang Marine ranks #300 out of 868 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Beng Kuang Marine has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beng Kuang Marine's Gross Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Beng Kuang Marine ranks #300 out of 868 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Beng Kuang Marine in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Beng Kuang Marine's value of 35.88% is 38.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.29 vs. the industry median of 25.96, Beng Kuang Marine 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.96, based on 868 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. Beng Kuang Marine's current Gross Margin % of 35.88% is 38.2% 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 Beng Kuang Marine and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Beng Kuang Marine's current Gross Margin % is 35.88%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 24.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beng Kuang Marine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beng Kuang Marine (SGX:BEZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.19, compared to a current price of S$0.53 — trading 176.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.88%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 24.29 and 38.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.96. Beng Kuang Marine's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Beng Kuang Marine (SGX:BEZ), the current Gross Margin % is 35.88% 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 Beng Kuang Marine (SGX:BEZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beng Kuang Marine stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.53 is trading 176.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.19.
GuruFocus considers Beng Kuang Marine to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:BEZ:
Gross Margin %: 35.88% (48% above median its 10-year median of 24.29)
GF Value™: S$0.19 vs. price of S$0.53 (176.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#300 of 868)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:BEZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Beng Kuang Marine Ltd is engaged in the provision of corrosion prevention services relating to the repair of ships, tankers and other ocean-going vessels and investment holding. The company operates through the following segments: Infrastructure Engineering, Corrosion Prevention, Corporate Services, and Others segment. A majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Infrastructure Engineering segment which relates to the provision of a wide range of engineering services including repairs and maintenance of floating production platforms, onshore and offshore marine fabrications, and the production and supply of customized pedestal cranes and deck equipment.
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