Hume Cement Industries BhdXKLS:5000 86 Gross Margin % is 48.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 109% above its 10-year median of 22.98. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5000 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 395 Building Materials companies, Hume Cement Industries Bhd ranks better than 83.29% on this metric.
Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) 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
Hume Cement Industries Bhd had a gross margin of 48.10% 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.
Hume Cement Industries Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hume Cement Industries 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:5000 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Hume Cement Industries 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.
Hume Cement Industries Bhd Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hume Cement Industries 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.
Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) has a Gross Margin % of 48.10% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hume Cement Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 109% above median its historical median of 22.98. Over the past decade, Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.61 to 45.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Hume Cement Industries Bhd ranks #66 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Hume Cement Industries Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 48.10% is 109% above median its 10-year median of 22.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.61 to a high of 45.38. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's value of 48.10% is 83.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hume Cement Industries Bhd ranks #66 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hume Cement Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Hume Cement Industries Bhd ranks #66 out of 395 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hume Cement Industries Bhd in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's value of 48.10% is 83.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Hume Cement Industries Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.61 to 45.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.98 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Hume Cement Industries 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. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 48.10% is 83.7% 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 Hume Cement Industries 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. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 48.10%, which is 109% above median its own 10-year median of 22.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hume Cement Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.70, compared to a current price of RM2.92 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.10%, which is 109% above median its 10-year median of 22.98 and 83.7% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.18. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000), the current Gross Margin % is 48.10% 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 Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hume Cement Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.92 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.70.
GuruFocus considers Hume Cement Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5000:
Gross Margin %: 48.10% (109% above median its 10-year median of 22.98)
GF Value™: RM2.70 vs. price of RM2.92 (8.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.7% above the Building Materials median (#66 of 395)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5000 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hume Cement Industries Bhd through its subsidiaries is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cement and cement related products, and manufacturing, marketing and sale of concrete and concrete-related products. Geographically, Malaysia accounts for a larger share of the revenue. The company also provides precast concrete solutions to the construction industry and mega structure development projects.
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