Plytec Holding BhdXKLS:0289 -2.63%34 Gross Margin % is 23.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 25.75. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0289 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Building Materials companies, Plytec Holding Bhd ranks worse than 54.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Plytec Holding Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0289'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.98 Med: 25.75 Max: 29.1
Current: 25.04
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Plytec Holding Bhd was 29.10%. The lowest was 23.98%. And the median was 25.75%.
XKLS:0289's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 54.04% of 396
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.155
vs XKLS:0289: 25.04
Plytec Holding Bhd had a gross margin of 23.94% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Plytec Holding Bhd was -0.50% per year.
Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289) 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
Plytec Holding Bhd had a gross margin of 23.94% 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.
Plytec Holding Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Plytec Holding Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plytec Holding 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:0289 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Plytec Holding 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.
Plytec Holding Bhd Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Plytec Holding Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plytec Holding 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.
Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289) has a Gross Margin % of 23.94% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Plytec Holding Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.75. Over the past decade, Plytec Holding Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.98 to 29.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Plytec Holding Bhd ranks #214 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is Plytec Holding Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Plytec Holding Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 23.94% is near median its 10-year median of 25.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.98 to a high of 29.10. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Plytec Holding Bhd's value of 23.94% is 8.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plytec Holding Bhd ranks #214 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Plytec Holding Bhd has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plytec Holding Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Plytec Holding Bhd ranks #214 out of 396 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Plytec Holding Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Plytec Holding Bhd's value of 23.94% is 8.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Plytec Holding Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.98 to 29.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.75 vs. the industry median of 26.16, Plytec Holding 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.16, based on 396 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. Plytec Holding Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 23.94% is 8.5% 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 Plytec Holding Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plytec Holding Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 23.94%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plytec Holding Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.19 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.94%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.75 and 8.5% below the Building Materials industry median of 26.16. Plytec Holding Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 8 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 Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289), the current Gross Margin % is 23.94% 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 Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plytec Holding Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.19 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27.
GuruFocus considers Plytec Holding Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0289:
Gross Margin %: 23.94% (near median its 10-year median of 25.75)
GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.19 (31.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.5% below the Building Materials median (#214 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0289 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plytec Holding Bhd is principally involved in the provision of construction engineering solutions and trading and distribution of core and general building materials for construction projects. Its construction engineering solutions and services include CME Solutions, DDE Solutions, and PC Solutions, which are aimed at increasing the efficiency and safety in construction activities via the adoption of industrialization practices. The company's reportable segments are Construction method engineering solutions, Manufacturing, trading and distribution of building materials, Digital design and engineering solutions, Prefabricated construction solutions and Polymer material compounding and product. The majority of revenue is generated from construction method engineering solutions.
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