Ho Hup Construction Co BhdXKLS:5169 Gross Margin % is 98.53% as of Jun. 2025. Among 1,718 Construction companies, Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd ranks better than 93.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5169's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 20.75 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd had a gross margin of 98.53% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd (XKLS:5169) 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
Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd had a gross margin of 98.53% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => 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.
Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ho Hup Construction Co 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:5169 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ho Hup Construction Co 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.
Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ho Hup Construction Co 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.
Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd (XKLS:5169) has a Gross Margin % of 98.53% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd ranks #119 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 98.53%. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.75. Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's value of 98.53% is 374.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd ranks #119 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd ranks #119 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.75. Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's value of 98.53% is 374.8% above this benchmark. 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 20.75, based on 1,718 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. Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 98.53% is 374.8% 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 Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 98.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd (XKLS:5169) has a current Gross Margin % of 98.53%. The current Gross Margin % is 98.53% and 374.8% above the Construction industry median of 20.75. 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 Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd (XKLS:5169), the current Gross Margin % is 98.53% as of Jun. 2025. 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.
Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd provides construction and related services. The operating business segments of the group are Construction, Property development, Building materials, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Property development segment, which is engaged in the development of residential and commercial properties. The Construction segment is involved in foundation and civil engineering, building contracting works and engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of pipeline systems; the Building materials segment manufactures ready-mixed concrete and quarry; and the Others segment includes trading services and asset and retail management. Substantially all the group's revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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