EcoFirst Consolidated BhdXKLS:3557 +1.52%51 Gross Margin % is 20.59% as of Feb. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 33.99. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3557 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,646 Real Estate companies, EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd ranks worse than 80.68% on this metric.
EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3557) 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
EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd had a gross margin of 20.59% 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.
EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
EcoFirst Consolidated 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.
EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, EcoFirst Consolidated 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.
EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EcoFirst Consolidated 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.
EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3557) has a Gross Margin % of 20.59% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 33.99. Over the past decade, EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.67 to 92.93. According to the industry distribution chart, EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd ranks #1328 out of 1646 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 80.7%.
Is EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 20.59% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 33.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.67 to a high of 92.93. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd's value of 20.59% is 44.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd ranks #1328 out of 1646 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd ranks #1328 out of 1646 companies for Gross Margin %. This places EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd's value of 20.59% is 44.3% below this benchmark. Historically, EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.67 to 92.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.99 vs. the industry median of 36.96, EcoFirst Consolidated 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.96, based on 1,646 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. EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 20.59% is 44.3% 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 EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 20.59%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 33.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3557) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.96, compared to a current price of RM0.34 — trading 65.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.59%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 33.99 and 44.3% below the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3557), the current Gross Margin % is 20.59% 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 EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3557) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.34 is trading 65.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.96.
GuruFocus considers EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3557:
Gross Margin %: 20.59% (39% below median its 10-year median of 33.99)
GF Value™: RM0.96 vs. price of RM0.34 (65.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.3% below the Real Estate median (#1328 of 1646)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3557 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd is an investment holding company which engages in the provision of management services. It operates through the following segments: Property Investment, Property Management, Property Development, and Investment, and Others. The company provides residential and commercial developments, including residential units, commercial centers, and retail malls. It is also involved in the general insurance agency, management services, bowling alley operation, and agriculture-related businesses. Its Property Development segment generates the maximum of the firm's revenue.
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