HSS Engineers BhdXKLS:0185 -3.26%62 Gross Margin % is 31.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 33.64. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0185 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.95 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, HSS Engineers Bhd ranks better than 78.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for HSS Engineers Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0185'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.26 Med: 33.64 Max: 36.45
Current: 36.45
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of HSS Engineers Bhd was 36.45%. The lowest was 24.26%. And the median was 33.64%.
XKLS:0185's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 78.11% of 1718
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.785
vs XKLS:0185: 36.45
HSS Engineers Bhd had a gross margin of 31.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for HSS Engineers Bhd was 5.90% per year.
HSS Engineers Bhd (XKLS:0185) 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
HSS Engineers Bhd had a gross margin of 31.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
HSS Engineers Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
HSS Engineers Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HSS Engineers 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:0185 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, HSS Engineers 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.
HSS Engineers Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, HSS Engineers Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HSS Engineers 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.
HSS Engineers Bhd (XKLS:0185) has a Gross Margin % of 31.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on HSS Engineers Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.64. Over the past decade, HSS Engineers Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.26 to 36.45. According to the industry distribution chart, HSS Engineers Bhd ranks #376 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is HSS Engineers Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
HSS Engineers Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 31.97% is near median its 10-year median of 33.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.26 to a high of 36.45. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. HSS Engineers Bhd's value of 31.97% is 53.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HSS Engineers Bhd ranks #376 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HSS Engineers Bhd has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HSS Engineers Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, HSS Engineers Bhd ranks #376 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This places HSS Engineers Bhd in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. HSS Engineers Bhd's value of 31.97% is 53.8% above this benchmark. Historically, HSS Engineers Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.26 to 36.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.64 vs. the industry median of 20.79, HSS Engineers 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 20.79, based on 1,718 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. HSS Engineers Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 31.97% is 53.8% 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 HSS Engineers Bhd 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. HSS Engineers Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 31.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HSS Engineers Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HSS Engineers Bhd (XKLS:0185) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.95, compared to a current price of RM0.45 — trading 53.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.64 and 53.8% above the Construction industry median of 20.79. HSS Engineers Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 HSS Engineers Bhd (XKLS:0185), the current Gross Margin % is 31.97% 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.
Is HSS Engineers Bhd (XKLS:0185) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HSS Engineers Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.45 is trading 53.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.95.
GuruFocus considers HSS Engineers Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0185:
Gross Margin %: 31.97% (near median its 10-year median of 33.64)
GF Value™: RM0.95 vs. price of RM0.45 (53.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.8% above the Construction median (#376 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0185 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HSS Engineers Bhd through its subsidiaries is engaged in providing engineering and project management services including engineering design, project management, construction supervision, recurring income and digital transformation services. The company projects include airports, bridge, buildings and township, drainage and irrigation, industrial and power plant, ports, railways, roads and highway and other projects.
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