BBR Holdings (S) (SGX:KJ5) Gross Margin %: 22.35% (As of Dec. 2025) — 68% Above Median

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SGX:KJ5 BBR Holdings (S) Ltd SGX:KJ5
47 GF Score
Price S$0.28
GF Value S$0.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is BBR Holdings (S) Gross Margin %?

BBR Holdings (S) SGX:KJ5 47 Gross Margin % is 22.35% as of Dec. 2025, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 13.28. GuruFocus rates SGX:KJ5 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,723 Construction companies, BBR Holdings (S) ranks worse than 56.18% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. BBR Holdings (S)'s Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$29.0 Mil. BBR Holdings (S)'s Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$129.5 Mil. Therefore, BBR Holdings (S)'s Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 22.35%.


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

SGX:KJ5' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.67   Med: 13.28   Max: 18.24
Current: 18.24


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of BBR Holdings (S) was 18.24%. The lowest was -1.67%. And the median was 13.28%.

SGX:KJ5's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
56.18% of 1723 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.77 vs SGX:KJ5: 18.24

BBR Holdings (S) had a gross margin of 22.35% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for BBR Holdings (S) was 0.00% per year.


BBR Holdings (S)  (SGX:KJ5) 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

BBR Holdings (S) had a gross margin of 22.35% 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.


BBR Holdings (S) Gross Margin % Related Terms


BBR Holdings (S) Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BBR Holdings (S)'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.

BBR Holdings (S) Gross Margin % Chart

BBR Holdings (S) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.65 15.81 15.40 13.53 18.24

BBR Holdings (S) Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 15.11 12.33 14.30 13.58 22.35

SGX:KJ5 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, BBR Holdings (S)'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.


BBR Holdings (S) Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where BBR Holdings (S)'s Gross Margin % falls into.


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BBR Holdings (S) Gross Margin % Calculation

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

BBR Holdings (S)'s Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=44.5 / 243.914
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(243.914 - 199.423) / 243.914
=18.24 %

BBR Holdings (S)'s Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=29 / 129.511
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(129.511 - 100.56) / 129.511
=22.35 %

* 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 22.35% mean?
BBR Holdings (S) (SGX:KJ5) has a Gross Margin % of 22.35% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on BBR Holdings (S) and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 13.28. According to the industry distribution chart, BBR Holdings (S) ranks #968 out of 1723 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is BBR Holdings (S)'s Gross Margin % too high?
BBR Holdings (S)'s current Gross Margin % of 22.35% is 68% above median its 10-year median of 13.28. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.77. BBR Holdings (S)'s value of 22.35% is 7.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BBR Holdings (S) ranks #968 out of 1723 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BBR Holdings (S) has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BBR Holdings (S)'s Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, BBR Holdings (S) ranks #968 out of 1723 companies for Gross Margin %. This places BBR Holdings (S) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.77. BBR Holdings (S)'s value of 22.35% is 7.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.28 vs. the industry median of 20.77, BBR Holdings (S) 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 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. BBR Holdings (S)'s current Gross Margin % of 22.35% is 7.6% 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 BBR Holdings (S) 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. BBR Holdings (S)'s current Gross Margin % is 22.35%, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 13.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BBR Holdings (S) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BBR Holdings (S) (SGX:KJ5) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.15, compared to a current price of S$0.28 — trading 83.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.35%, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 13.28 and 7.6% above the Construction industry median of 20.77. BBR Holdings (S)'s overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 BBR Holdings (S) (SGX:KJ5), the current Gross Margin % is 22.35% 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 BBR Holdings (S) (SGX:KJ5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BBR Holdings (S) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$0.28 is trading 83.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.15. GuruFocus considers BBR Holdings (S) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:KJ5:

  • Gross Margin %: 22.35% (68% above median its 10-year median of 13.28)
  • GF Value™: S$0.15 vs. price of S$0.28 (83.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.6% above the Construction median (#968 of 1723)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:KJ5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BBR Holdings (S) Business Description

Address 50 Changi South Street 1, BBR Building, Singapore, SGP, 486126
BBR Holdings (S) Ltd is a Singapore-based company that operates in Five segments. Its General Construction segment offers designing and building services, civil and structural engineering services, and restoration services. The Specialized Engineering segment is involved in activities such as piling and foundation systems, post-tensioning, stay cable systems, and maintenance repair. The Property Development and Investment segment focuses on developing residential and commercial properties. The Green Technology segment involves system integration and distribution of renewable energy, as well as the lease of solar panels and Accommodation Solutions segment. The company generates its revenue from the Specialized Engineering segment and operates in Singapore, Malaysia, and other countries.
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