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Lum Chang HoldingsSGX:L19 53 Gross Margin % is 13.45% as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 11.26. GuruFocus rates SGX:L19 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,725 Construction companies, Lum Chang Holdings ranks worse than 67.07% 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
Lum Chang Holdings had a gross margin of 13.45% 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.
Lum Chang Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lum Chang Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lum Chang 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.
SGX:L19 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Lum Chang 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.
Lum Chang Holdings Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Lum Chang Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lum Chang 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.
Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19) has a Gross Margin % of 13.45% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lum Chang Holdings and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 11.26. Over the past decade, Lum Chang Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.95 to 20.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Lum Chang Holdings ranks #1157 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is Lum Chang Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Lum Chang Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 13.45% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 11.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 20.30. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.73. Lum Chang Holdings' value of 13.45% is 35.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lum Chang Holdings ranks #1157 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lum Chang Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lum Chang Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Lum Chang Holdings ranks #1157 out of 1725 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lum Chang Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.73. Lum Chang Holdings' value of 13.45% is 35.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Lum Chang Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.95 to 20.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.26 vs. the industry median of 20.73, Lum Chang Holdings 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 20.73, 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. Lum Chang Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 13.45% is 35.1% 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 Lum Chang Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lum Chang Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 13.45%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 11.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lum Chang Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.35, compared to a current price of S$0.50 — trading 42.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.45%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 11.26 and 35.1% below the Construction industry median of 20.73. Lum Chang Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19), the current Gross Margin % is 13.45% 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 Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lum Chang Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.50 is trading 42.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.35.
GuruFocus considers Lum Chang Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:L19:
Gross Margin %: 13.45% (19% above median its 10-year median of 11.26)
GF Value™: S$0.35 vs. price of S$0.50 (42.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.1% below the Construction median (#1157 of 1725)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:L19 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lum Chang Holdings Ltd is a construction company operating through four segments: Construction; Restoration & Interior Fit-Out; Property Development and Investment; and Investment Holding & Others. The Construction segment, which contributes the majority of the revenue, focuses on building construction, extensions, additions, alterations, refurbishment, and restoration. The Restoration & Interior Fit-Out segment offers niche restoration works, interior fit-outs, and addition and alteration (A&A) projects. The Property Development and Investment segment develops and holds properties for sale and investment, while the Investment Holding & Others segment manages group investments and provides management services.
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