Glostrext BhdXKLS:0284 51 Gross Margin % is 38.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 48.67. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0284 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.36 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,719 Construction companies, Glostrext Bhd ranks better than 84.87% on this metric.
Glostrext Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Glostrext Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0284'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.26 Med: 48.67 Max: 52.91
Current: 42.26
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Glostrext Bhd was 52.91%. The lowest was 42.26%. And the median was 48.67%.
XKLS:0284's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 84.87% of 1719
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.71
vs XKLS:0284: 42.26
Glostrext Bhd had a gross margin of 38.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Glostrext Bhd was -2.60% per year.
Glostrext Bhd (XKLS:0284) 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
Glostrext Bhd had a gross margin of 38.83% 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.
Glostrext Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Glostrext Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Glostrext 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:0284 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Glostrext 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.
Glostrext Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Glostrext Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Glostrext 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.
Glostrext Bhd (XKLS:0284) has a Gross Margin % of 38.83% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Glostrext Bhd and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 48.67. Over the past decade, Glostrext Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.26 to 52.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Glostrext Bhd ranks #260 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is Glostrext Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Glostrext Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 38.83% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 48.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.26 to a high of 52.91. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Glostrext Bhd's value of 38.83% is 87.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Glostrext Bhd ranks #260 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Glostrext Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Glostrext Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Glostrext Bhd ranks #260 out of 1719 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Glostrext Bhd in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Glostrext Bhd's value of 38.83% is 87.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Glostrext Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.26 to 52.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.67 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Glostrext 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 20.71, 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. Glostrext Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 38.83% is 87.5% 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 Glostrext 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. Glostrext Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 38.83%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 48.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Glostrext Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Glostrext Bhd (XKLS:0284) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.36, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 44.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.83%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 48.67 and 87.5% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. Glostrext Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Glostrext Bhd (XKLS:0284), the current Gross Margin % is 38.83% 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 Glostrext Bhd (XKLS:0284) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Glostrext Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 44.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.36.
GuruFocus considers Glostrext Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0284:
Gross Margin %: 38.83% (20% below median its 10-year median of 48.67)
GF Value™: RM0.36 vs. price of RM0.20 (44.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.5% above the Construction median (#260 of 1719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0284 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Glostrext Bhd is a geotechnical instrumentation service provider, where it provides piling, structural and geotechnical-related services, covering instrumentation, testing, and monitoring services to construction projects as well as completed buildings and infrastructure. Its service offerings can be categorized into three segments; Provision of pile instrumentation and static load test services to construction projects and Provision of structural and ground instrumentation and monitoring services to construction projects as well as completed buildings and infrastructures, and Other related activities. Most revenue is derived from pile instrumentation and static load test services.
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