Haily Group BhdXKLS:0237 71 Gross Margin % is 10.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 12.76. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0237 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,719 Construction companies, Haily Group Bhd ranks worse than 82.72% on this metric.
Haily Group Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -13.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Haily Group Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0237'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.9 Med: 12.76 Max: 19.3
Current: 9.09
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Haily Group Bhd was 19.30%. The lowest was 8.90%. And the median was 12.76%.
XKLS:0237's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 82.72% of 1719
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.71
vs XKLS:0237: 9.09
Haily Group Bhd had a gross margin of 10.28% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Haily Group Bhd was -13.70% per year.
Haily Group Bhd (XKLS:0237) 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
Haily Group Bhd had a gross margin of 10.28% 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.
Haily Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Haily Group Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Haily Group 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:0237 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Haily Group 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.
Haily Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Haily Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Haily Group 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.
Haily Group Bhd (XKLS:0237) has a Gross Margin % of 10.28% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Haily Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 12.76. Over the past decade, Haily Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.90 to 19.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Haily Group Bhd ranks #1422 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 82.7%.
Is Haily Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Haily Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 10.28% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 12.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.90 to a high of 19.30. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Haily Group Bhd's value of 10.28% is 50.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Haily Group Bhd ranks #1422 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Haily Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Haily Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Haily Group Bhd ranks #1422 out of 1719 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Haily Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Haily Group Bhd's value of 10.28% is 50.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Haily Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.90 to 19.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.76 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Haily Group 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 20.71, based on 1,719 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. Haily Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 10.28% is 50.4% 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 Haily Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Haily Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 10.28%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 12.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Haily Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haily Group Bhd (XKLS:0237) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.28, compared to a current price of RM0.18 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.28%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 12.76 and 50.4% below the Construction industry median of 20.71. Haily Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Haily Group Bhd (XKLS:0237), the current Gross Margin % is 10.28% 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 Haily Group Bhd (XKLS:0237) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haily Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.18 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.28.
GuruFocus considers Haily Group Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0237:
Gross Margin %: 10.28% (19% below median its 10-year median of 12.76)
GF Value™: RM0.28 vs. price of RM0.18 (35.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.4% below the Construction median (#1422 of 1719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0237 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Haily Group Bhd is involved in the building construction of residential and non-residential buildings. Residential buildings consist of single and multi-dwelling buildings while non-residential buildings consist of commercial, purpose-built and industrial buildings. The Group's operates in two segments, namely the building construction and the others segments. The building construction segment, which derives maximum revenue comprises building construction activities of residential and non-residential buildings. The others segment is comprised of the civil engineering construction works, rental of construction machinery and equipment and agricultural activities of managing and harvesting of durian and other fruit. The Group operates only in Malaysia.
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