Malayan Cement BhdXKLS:3794 -0.62%77 Gross Margin % is 44.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 26.07. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3794 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 395 Building Materials companies, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks better than 81.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malayan Cement Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3794'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.53 Med: 26.07 Max: 42.2
Current: 42.2
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Malayan Cement Bhd was 42.20%. The lowest was 5.53%. And the median was 26.07%.
XKLS:3794's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.52% of 395
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.18
vs XKLS:3794: 42.20
Malayan Cement Bhd had a gross margin of 44.09% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Malayan Cement Bhd was 44.80% per year.
Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) 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
Malayan Cement Bhd had a gross margin of 44.09% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Malayan Cement Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Malayan Cement Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malayan Cement 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:3794 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Malayan Cement 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.
Malayan Cement Bhd Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Malayan Cement Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malayan Cement 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.
Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) has a Gross Margin % of 44.09% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Malayan Cement Bhd and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 26.07. Over the past decade, Malayan Cement Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.53 to 42.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks #73 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is Malayan Cement Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Malayan Cement Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 44.09% is 69% above median its 10-year median of 26.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.53 to a high of 42.20. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Malayan Cement Bhd's value of 44.09% is 68.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks #73 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Malayan Cement Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malayan Cement Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks #73 out of 395 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Malayan Cement Bhd in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Malayan Cement Bhd's value of 44.09% is 68.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Malayan Cement Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.53 to 42.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.07 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Malayan Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.18, based on 395 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. Malayan Cement Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 44.09% is 68.4% 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 Malayan Cement Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malayan Cement Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 44.09%, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 26.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malayan Cement Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.51, compared to a current price of RM6.38 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.09%, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 26.07 and 68.4% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.18. Malayan Cement Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794), the current Gross Margin % is 44.09% 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 Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Cement Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM6.38 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.51.
GuruFocus considers Malayan Cement Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3794:
Gross Margin %: 44.09% (69% above median its 10-year median of 26.07)
GF Value™: RM5.51 vs. price of RM6.38 (15.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.4% above the Building Materials median (#73 of 395)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3794 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malayan Cement Bhd is a cement and building materials group in Malaysia and Singapore. It is a producer of cement, ready-mixed concrete, drymix, and quarry products, which are used in the residential and commercial building industry and also have various applications in infrastructure and other industries. The company's operating divisions are Cement, and Aggregates and Concrete. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Cement segment which also includes its drymix and waste management business. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from Singapore.
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