Jaks Resources BhdXKLS:4723 Gross Margin % is 29.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 15.07. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,719 Construction companies, Jaks Resources Bhd ranks worse than 81.33% on this metric.
Jaks Resources Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -12.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jaks Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4723'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.1 Med: 15.07 Max: 78.93
Current: 9.78
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Jaks Resources Bhd was 78.93%. The lowest was 2.10%. And the median was 15.07%.
XKLS:4723's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 81.33% of 1719
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.71
vs XKLS:4723: 9.78
Jaks Resources Bhd had a gross margin of 29.41% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Jaks Resources Bhd was -12.20% per year.
Jaks Resources Bhd (XKLS:4723) 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
Jaks Resources Bhd had a gross margin of 29.41% 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.
Jaks Resources Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jaks Resources Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jaks Resources 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:4723 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Jaks Resources 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.
Jaks Resources Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Jaks Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jaks Resources 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.
Jaks Resources Bhd (XKLS:4723) has a Gross Margin % of 29.41% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jaks Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 15.07. Over the past decade, Jaks Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.10 to 78.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Jaks Resources Bhd ranks #1398 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 81.3%.
Is Jaks Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Jaks Resources Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 29.41% is 95% above median its 10-year median of 15.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.10 to a high of 78.93. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Jaks Resources Bhd's value of 29.41% is 42% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jaks Resources Bhd ranks #1398 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Jaks Resources Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Jaks Resources Bhd ranks #1398 out of 1719 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Jaks Resources Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Jaks Resources Bhd's value of 29.41% is 42% above this benchmark. Historically, Jaks Resources Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.10 to 78.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.07 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Jaks Resources 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. Jaks Resources Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 29.41% is 42% 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 Jaks Resources 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. Jaks Resources Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 29.41%, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 15.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jaks Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jaks Resources Bhd (XKLS:4723) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.13, compared to a current price of RM0.08 — trading 42.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.41%, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 15.07 and 42% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. 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 Jaks Resources Bhd (XKLS:4723), the current Gross Margin % is 29.41% 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.
Jaks Resources Bhd is an investment holding company. It is organized into six segments: Manufacturing segment, which comprises mainly the manufacturing of pipes; Trading segment comprising trading in sheet piles, steel bars, mild steel, and special pipes, other steel related products, building materials, and supply of products for water supply industry; Construction segment comprises mainly the provision of sub-contracting activities, general contractor, supplier of building materials, and also construction; The Property Investment segment consists management of shopping mall; Power Energy engage in the business of renewable energy. and Others. Its geographical segments include Malaysia and Vietnam.
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