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TSR Capital BhdXKLS:5042 33 Gross Margin % is 17.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 11.88. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5042 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,722 Construction companies, TSR Capital Bhd ranks worse than 58.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for TSR Capital Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5042'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.27 Med: 11.88 Max: 32.2
Current: 17.38
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of TSR Capital Bhd was 32.20%. The lowest was -14.27%. And the median was 11.88%.
XKLS:5042's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 58.54% of 1722
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.7
vs XKLS:5042: 17.38
TSR Capital Bhd had a gross margin of 17.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for TSR Capital Bhd was 0.00% per year.
TSR Capital Bhd (XKLS:5042) 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
TSR Capital Bhd had a gross margin of 17.21% 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.
TSR Capital Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
TSR Capital Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TSR Capital 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:5042 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, TSR Capital 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.
TSR Capital Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, TSR Capital Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TSR Capital 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.
TSR Capital Bhd (XKLS:5042) has a Gross Margin % of 17.21% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on TSR Capital Bhd and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 11.88. According to the industry distribution chart, TSR Capital Bhd ranks #1008 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is TSR Capital Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
TSR Capital Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 17.21% is 45% above median its 10-year median of 11.88. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. TSR Capital Bhd's value of 17.21% is 16.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TSR Capital Bhd ranks #1008 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, TSR Capital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TSR Capital Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, TSR Capital Bhd ranks #1008 out of 1722 companies for Gross Margin %. This places TSR Capital Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. TSR Capital Bhd's value of 17.21% is 16.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.88 vs. the industry median of 20.70, TSR Capital 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 20.70, based on 1,722 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. TSR Capital Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 17.21% is 16.9% 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 TSR Capital Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TSR Capital Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 17.21%, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 11.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TSR Capital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TSR Capital Bhd (XKLS:5042) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.42, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 47.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.21%, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 11.88 and 16.9% below the Construction industry median of 20.70. TSR Capital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 TSR Capital Bhd (XKLS:5042), the current Gross Margin % is 17.21% 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 TSR Capital Bhd (XKLS:5042) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TSR Capital Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 47.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.42.
GuruFocus considers TSR Capital Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5042:
Gross Margin %: 17.21% (45% above median its 10-year median of 11.88)
GF Value™: RM0.42 vs. price of RM0.22 (47.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% below the Construction median (#1008 of 1722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5042 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TSR Capital Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in construction and property development activities in Malaysia. The group's business segments are Construction; Property Development and Others. Its Construction segment comprises Foundation engineering, soil improvement, construction, and civil engineering works. The Property development segment comprises Property development and management. The company generates maximum revenue from the Construction segment. Geographically, it operates only in Malaysia.
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