George Kent Malaysia BhdXKLS:3204 +1.92%34 Gross Margin % is 17.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 24.40. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3204 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks better than 56.58% on this metric.
XKLS:3204's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 56.58% of 1718
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.72
vs XKLS:3204: 23.99
George Kent Malaysia Bhd had a gross margin of 17.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for George Kent Malaysia Bhd was -1.70% per year.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) 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
George Kent Malaysia Bhd had a gross margin of 17.85% 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.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
George Kent Malaysia Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:3204 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, George Kent Malaysia 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.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where George Kent Malaysia 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.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) has a Gross Margin % of 17.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on George Kent Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 24.40. Over the past decade, George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.40 to 38.87. According to the industry distribution chart, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks #746 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
George Kent Malaysia Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 17.85% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 24.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.40 to a high of 38.87. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. George Kent Malaysia Bhd's value of 17.85% is 13.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks #746 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, George Kent Malaysia 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 George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks #746 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts George Kent Malaysia Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. George Kent Malaysia Bhd's value of 17.85% is 13.9% below this benchmark. Historically, George Kent Malaysia Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.40 to 38.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.40 vs. the industry median of 20.72, George Kent Malaysia 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 20.72, 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. George Kent Malaysia Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 17.85% is 13.9% 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 George Kent Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. George Kent Malaysia Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 17.85%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 24.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is George Kent Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.42, compared to a current price of RM0.27 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.85%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 24.40 and 13.9% below the Construction industry median of 20.72. George Kent Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 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 George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204), the current Gross Margin % is 17.85% 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 George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Kent Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.27 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.42.
GuruFocus considers George Kent Malaysia Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3204:
Gross Margin %: 17.85% (27% below median its 10-year median of 24.40)
GF Value™: RM0.42 vs. price of RM0.27 (36.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.9% below the Construction median (#746 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3204 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd is an engineering company involved in manufacturing, trading, and investment, development of services development of water infrastructure projects, and provision of construction services. Its core businesses are in the water and construction industries. The company exports its products to Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Australia, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Kenya, South Africa, South America, and the United Kingdom. It operates through the following segments: Engineering, Metering, and Others.
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