Kimlun BhdXKLS:5171 -2.07%74 Gross Margin % is 9.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 10.87. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5171 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, Kimlun Bhd ranks worse than 75.26% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Kimlun Bhd's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM40 Mil. Kimlun Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM425 Mil. Therefore, Kimlun Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kimlun Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5171'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.22 Med: 10.87 Max: 16.01
Current: 11.78
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kimlun Bhd was 16.01%. The lowest was 7.22%. And the median was 10.87%.
XKLS:5171's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 75.26% of 1718
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.75
vs XKLS:5171: 11.78
Kimlun Bhd had a gross margin of 9.50% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kimlun Bhd was 3.50% per year.
Kimlun Bhd (XKLS:5171) 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
Kimlun Bhd had a gross margin of 9.50% 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.
Kimlun Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kimlun Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kimlun 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:5171 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kimlun 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.
Kimlun Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kimlun Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kimlun 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.
Kimlun Bhd (XKLS:5171) has a Gross Margin % of 9.50% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kimlun Bhd and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 10.87. Over the past decade, Kimlun Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.22 to 16.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimlun Bhd ranks #1293 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 75.3%.
Is Kimlun Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Kimlun Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 9.50% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 10.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.22 to a high of 16.01. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.75. Kimlun Bhd's value of 9.50% is 54.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimlun Bhd ranks #1293 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kimlun Bhd has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimlun Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kimlun Bhd ranks #1293 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kimlun Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.75. Kimlun Bhd's value of 9.50% is 54.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kimlun Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.22 to 16.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.87 vs. the industry median of 20.75, Kimlun 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 20.75, 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. Kimlun Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 9.50% is 54.2% 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 Kimlun 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. Kimlun Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 9.50%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 10.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kimlun Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimlun Bhd (XKLS:5171) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.72, compared to a current price of RM0.95 — trading 45.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.50%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 10.87 and 54.2% below the Construction industry median of 20.75. Kimlun Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Kimlun Bhd (XKLS:5171), the current Gross Margin % is 9.50% 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 Kimlun Bhd (XKLS:5171) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimlun Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.95 is trading 45.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.72.
GuruFocus considers Kimlun Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5171:
Gross Margin %: 9.50% (13% below median its 10-year median of 10.87)
GF Value™: RM1.72 vs. price of RM0.95 (45.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.2% below the Construction median (#1293 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kimlun Corp Bhd is a Malaysia-based engineering and construction services provider company. It operates through four segments, namely Construction, Manufacturing and trading of construction materials, provision of quarry services, Investment holding, and Property development. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the construction segment. Geographically, the company earns its revenue in Malaysia and Singapore.
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