GDB Holdings BhdXKLS:0198 -3.85%68 Gross Margin % is 19.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 11.69. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0198 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 59.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for GDB Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0198'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.2 Med: 11.69 Max: 21.6
Current: 16.89
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of GDB Holdings Bhd was 21.60%. The lowest was 4.20%. And the median was 11.69%.
XKLS:0198's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 59.72% of 1718
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.785
vs XKLS:0198: 16.89
GDB Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 19.24% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for GDB Holdings Bhd was 10.60% per year.
GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) 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
GDB Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 19.24% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
GDB Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
GDB Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GDB Holdings 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:0198 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, GDB Holdings 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.
GDB Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, GDB Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GDB Holdings 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.
GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) has a Gross Margin % of 19.24% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on GDB Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 11.69. Over the past decade, GDB Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.20 to 21.60. According to the industry distribution chart, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks #1026 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is GDB Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
GDB Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 19.24% is 65% above median its 10-year median of 11.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.20 to a high of 21.60. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. GDB Holdings Bhd's value of 19.24% is 7.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks #1026 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GDB Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GDB Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks #1026 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This places GDB Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. GDB Holdings Bhd's value of 19.24% is 7.4% below this benchmark. Historically, GDB Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.20 to 21.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.69 vs. the industry median of 20.79, GDB Holdings Bhd 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 20.79, 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. GDB Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 19.24% is 7.4% 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 GDB Holdings 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. GDB Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 19.24%, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 11.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GDB Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.64, compared to a current price of RM0.50 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.24%, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 11.69 and 7.4% below the Construction industry median of 20.79. GDB Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198), the current Gross Margin % is 19.24% 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 GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDB Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.50 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.64.
GuruFocus considers GDB Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0198:
Gross Margin %: 19.24% (65% above median its 10-year median of 11.69)
GF Value™: RM0.64 vs. price of RM0.50 (21.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.4% below the Construction median (#1026 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0198 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GDB Holdings Bhd is engaged in providing construction services, for residential, commercial, and mixed-development projects. The company is involved in the implementation of construction projects which includes daily management of all the works required for the timely completion of the projects. It also engages subcontractors to provide certain services such as the supply and installation of construction materials, machinery and equipment, and other specialized trade work. The group principally operates in Malaysia. The key revenue is derived from construction activities.
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