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Hock Lian Seng Holdings (SGX:J2T) 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
Hock Lian Seng Holdings had a gross margin of -103.33% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Hock Lian Seng Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hock Lian Seng Holdings 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.
SGX:J2T vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hock Lian Seng 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.
Hock Lian Seng Holdings Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hock Lian Seng Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hock Lian Seng Holdings'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.
Hock Lian Seng Holdings (SGX:J2T) has a Gross Margin % of -103.33% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hock Lian Seng Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hock Lian Seng Holdings ranks #1717 out of 1731 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 99.2%.
Is Hock Lian Seng Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Hock Lian Seng Holdings' current Gross Margin % is -103.33%. Based on the distribution chart, Hock Lian Seng Holdings ranks #1717 out of 1731 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hock Lian Seng Holdings has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hock Lian Seng Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hock Lian Seng Holdings ranks #1717 out of 1731 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hock Lian Seng Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. 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 20.79, based on 1,731 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 Hock Lian Seng Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hock Lian Seng Holdings's current Gross Margin % is -103.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hock Lian Seng Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hock Lian Seng Holdings (SGX:J2T) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.24, compared to a current price of S$0.29 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -103.33%. Hock Lian Seng Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 Hock Lian Seng Holdings (SGX:J2T), the current Gross Margin % is -103.33% as of Jun. 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 Hock Lian Seng Holdings (SGX:J2T) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hock Lian Seng Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.29 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.24.
GuruFocus considers Hock Lian Seng Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:J2T:
Gross Margin %: -103.33%
GF Value™: S$0.24 vs. price of S$0.29 (20.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:J2T stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hock Lian Seng Holdings Ltd is a civil engineering group undertaking projects for both the public and private sectors in Singapore. The Group carries out civil engineering works for bridges, expressways, tunnels, Mass Rapid Transit, port facilities, water and sewage facilities, and other infrastructure works. Its key customers include government and government-related bodies of Singapore, such as the Land Transport Authority, Housing Development Board, Port of Singapore Authority, etc. Additionally, the Group is involved in property development and property investment businesses with various industrial and residential projects in its portfolio. Its reportable operating segments are: Civil engineering, which generates the maximum revenue, Properties development, and Properties investment.
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