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EnGroSGX:S44 +3.23%86 Gross Margin % is 17.79% as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 22.22. GuruFocus rates SGX:S44 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of S$1.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, EnGro ranks worse than 73.8% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. EnGro's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$25.5 Mil. EnGro's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$143.1 Mil. Therefore, EnGro's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.79%.
Warning Sign:
EnGro Corp Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -10.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for EnGro's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:S44'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.71 Med: 22.22 Max: 24.81
Current: 16.74
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of EnGro was 24.81%. The lowest was 15.71%. And the median was 22.22%.
SGX:S44's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 73.8% of 397
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs SGX:S44: 16.74
EnGro had a gross margin of 17.79% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for EnGro was -10.10% per year.
EnGro (SGX:S44) 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
EnGro had a gross margin of 17.79% 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.
EnGro Gross Margin % Related Terms
EnGro Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EnGro'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:S44 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, EnGro'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.
EnGro Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, EnGro's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EnGro'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.
EnGro (SGX:S44) has a Gross Margin % of 17.79% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on EnGro and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 22.22. Over the past decade, EnGro's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.71 to 24.81. According to the industry distribution chart, EnGro ranks #293 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 73.8%.
Is EnGro's Gross Margin % too high?
EnGro's current Gross Margin % of 17.79% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 22.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.71 to a high of 24.81. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. EnGro's value of 17.79% is 32.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EnGro ranks #293 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, EnGro has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EnGro's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, EnGro ranks #293 out of 397 companies for Gross Margin %. This places EnGro in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. EnGro's value of 17.79% is 32.1% below this benchmark. Historically, EnGro's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.71 to 24.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.22 vs. the industry median of 26.20, EnGro 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.20, based on 397 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. EnGro's current Gross Margin % of 17.79% is 32.1% 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 EnGro and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EnGro's current Gross Margin % is 17.79%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 22.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EnGro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EnGro (SGX:S44) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$1.29, compared to a current price of S$1.28 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.79%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 22.22 and 32.1% below the Building Materials industry median of 26.20. EnGro's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 9 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 EnGro (SGX:S44), the current Gross Margin % is 17.79% 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 EnGro (SGX:S44) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EnGro stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$1.28 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$1.29.
GuruFocus considers EnGro to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:S44:
Gross Margin %: 17.79% (20% below median its 10-year median of 22.22)
GF Value™: S$1.29 vs. price of S$1.28 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.1% below the Building Materials median (#293 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:S44 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EnGro Corp Ltd is a Singapore-based investment holding company. The company operates through four business segments: Cement and Building materials, Specialty polymer, Investments, and Others. The Cement and Building Materials segment which derives the key revenue includes Manufacture and sale of cement, ready-mix concrete and other building materials; Specialty polymer: Manufacture and sale of thermosetting synthetic resin and plastic materials; Investments: Trading of quoted & unquoted equity securities, debt securities and holding of investments in venture capital and investment funds and other unquoted investment. It generates majority of its revenues from Singapore and also has presence in Malaysia and PRC.
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