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Waja Konsortium BhdXKLS:0102 Gross Margin % is 52.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 160% above its 10-year median of 20.25. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,726 Construction companies, Waja Konsortium Bhd ranks better than 76.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Waja Konsortium Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0102'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.97 Med: 20.25 Max: 51.51
Current: 35.87
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Waja Konsortium Bhd was 51.51%. The lowest was 2.97%. And the median was 20.25%.
XKLS:0102's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 76.94% of 1726
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.715
vs XKLS:0102: 35.87
Waja Konsortium Bhd had a gross margin of 52.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Waja Konsortium Bhd was 14.20% per year.
Waja Konsortium Bhd (XKLS:0102) 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
Waja Konsortium Bhd had a gross margin of 52.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Waja Konsortium Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Waja Konsortium Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waja Konsortium Bhd'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.
XKLS:0102 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Waja Konsortium Bhd'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.
Waja Konsortium Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Waja Konsortium Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waja Konsortium Bhd'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.
Waja Konsortium Bhd (XKLS:0102) has a Gross Margin % of 52.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Waja Konsortium Bhd and its competitors. This is 160% above median its historical median of 20.25. Over the past decade, Waja Konsortium Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.97 to 51.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Waja Konsortium Bhd ranks #398 out of 1726 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Waja Konsortium Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Waja Konsortium Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 52.55% is 160% above median its 10-year median of 20.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.97 to a high of 51.51. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Waja Konsortium Bhd's value of 52.55% is 153.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waja Konsortium Bhd ranks #398 out of 1726 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Waja Konsortium Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Waja Konsortium Bhd ranks #398 out of 1726 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Waja Konsortium Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Waja Konsortium Bhd's value of 52.55% is 153.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Waja Konsortium Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.97 to 51.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.25 vs. the industry median of 20.72, Waja Konsortium Bhd 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 20.72, based on 1,726 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. Waja Konsortium Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 52.55% is 153.7% 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 Waja Konsortium Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waja Konsortium Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 52.55%, which is 160% above median its own 10-year median of 20.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waja Konsortium Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waja Konsortium Bhd (XKLS:0102) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.05, compared to a current price of RM0.06 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 52.55%, which is 160% above median its 10-year median of 20.25 and 153.7% above the Construction industry median of 20.72. 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 Waja Konsortium Bhd (XKLS:0102), the current Gross Margin % is 52.55% as of Mar. 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.
Waja Konsortium Bhd is an investment holding company. It operates in two sectors: General Construction and Property Development, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Construction, Investment holding and others, and Information and communication technology (ICT). The majority of its revenue is generated from the Construction segment, which performs general construction works. Through its Information and Communication Technology segment, the group provides maintenance, support systems, implementation, and system-related consultancy services for IT solutions and IOT infrastructures. Geographically, the group derives all of its revenue from Malaysia.
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