Econframe BhdXKLS:0227 -1.85%59 Gross Margin % is 23.53% as of Feb. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 31.79. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0227 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.91 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, Econframe Bhd ranks better than 55.82% on this metric.
Econframe Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Econframe Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0227'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.61 Med: 31.79 Max: 34.44
Current: 23.61
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Econframe Bhd was 34.44%. The lowest was 23.61%. And the median was 31.79%.
XKLS:0227's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 55.82% of 1718
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.75
vs XKLS:0227: 23.61
Econframe Bhd had a gross margin of 23.53% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Econframe Bhd was -3.90% per year.
Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227) 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
Econframe Bhd had a gross margin of 23.53% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Econframe Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Econframe Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Econframe 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:0227 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Econframe 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.
Econframe Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Econframe Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Econframe 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.
Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227) has a Gross Margin % of 23.53% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Econframe Bhd and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 31.79. Over the past decade, Econframe Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.61 to 34.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Econframe Bhd ranks #759 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Econframe Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Econframe Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 23.53% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 31.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.61 to a high of 34.44. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.75. Econframe Bhd's value of 23.53% is 13.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Econframe Bhd ranks #759 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Econframe Bhd has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Econframe Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Econframe Bhd ranks #759 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Econframe Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.75. Econframe Bhd's value of 23.53% is 13.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Econframe Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.61 to 34.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.79 vs. the industry median of 20.75, Econframe 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 20.75, 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. Econframe Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 23.53% is 13.4% 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 Econframe Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Econframe Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 23.53%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 31.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Econframe Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.91, compared to a current price of RM0.27 — trading 70.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.53%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 31.79 and 13.4% above the Construction industry median of 20.75. Econframe Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227), the current Gross Margin % is 23.53% as of Feb. 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 Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Econframe Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.27 is trading 70.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.91.
GuruFocus considers Econframe Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0227:
Gross Margin %: 23.53% (26% below median its 10-year median of 31.79)
GF Value™: RM0.91 vs. price of RM0.27 (70.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.4% above the Construction median (#759 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0227 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Econframe Bhd is an investment holding company. Its subsidiaries are engaged in the manufacturing and sales of doors, door and window frames, glass processing, and fabrication and installation of aluminium glazing, glass products, and facade works. The Group operates in three reportable operating segments: Manufacturing, which focuses on doors, frames, glass and facade works and generates the majority of revenue; Trading, which involves trading of doors and ironmongery and the trading and provision of installation services for solar energy products and systems; and Investment holding, which provides corporate and financial support to the Group. The Group operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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