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Gabungan Aqrs BhdXKLS:5226 -3.03%26 Gross Margin % is 34.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 17.92. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5226 with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,725 Construction companies, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd ranks better than 55.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5226'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.85 Med: 17.92 Max: 30.79
Current: 23.48
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Gabungan Aqrs Bhd was 30.79%. The lowest was -14.85%. And the median was 17.92%.
XKLS:5226's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 55.59% of 1725
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.7
vs XKLS:5226: 23.48
Gabungan Aqrs Bhd had a gross margin of 34.96% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Gabungan Aqrs Bhd was 0.00% per year.
Gabungan Aqrs Bhd (XKLS:5226) 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
Gabungan Aqrs Bhd had a gross margin of 34.96% 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.
Gabungan Aqrs Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gabungan Aqrs Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gabungan Aqrs 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:5226 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Gabungan Aqrs 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.
Gabungan Aqrs Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gabungan Aqrs 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.
Gabungan Aqrs Bhd (XKLS:5226) has a Gross Margin % of 34.96% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gabungan Aqrs Bhd and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 17.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd ranks #766 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 34.96% is 95% above median its 10-year median of 17.92. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's value of 34.96% is 68.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd ranks #766 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd ranks #766 out of 1725 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Gabungan Aqrs Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's value of 34.96% is 68.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.92 vs. the industry median of 20.70, Gabungan Aqrs 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 20.70, based on 1,725 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. Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 34.96% is 68.9% 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 Gabungan Aqrs 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. Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 34.96%, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 17.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gabungan Aqrs Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd (XKLS:5226) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.16 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.96%, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 17.92 and 68.9% above the Construction industry median of 20.70. Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 9 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 Gabungan Aqrs Bhd (XKLS:5226), the current Gross Margin % is 34.96% 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 Gabungan Aqrs Bhd (XKLS:5226) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.16 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.20.
GuruFocus considers Gabungan Aqrs Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5226:
Gross Margin %: 34.96% (95% above median its 10-year median of 17.92)
GF Value™: RM0.20 vs. price of RM0.16 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.9% above the Construction median (#766 of 1725)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5226 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gabungan Aqrs Bhd is engaged in the business of construction and property development in Malaysia. The company specializes in construction infrastructure, residential and commercial buildings, as well as purpose-built buildings. It is organized into two reportable segments; Construction segment involves securing and carrying out construction contracts and Property development segment involves the development of residential and commercial properties. Maximum revenue of the company is generated by the Construction segment. All the operations of the company are carried out in Malaysia.
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