Bintai Kinden BhdXKLS:6998 -7.14% Gross Margin % is 29.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 17.06. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,720 Construction companies, Bintai Kinden Bhd ranks better than 76.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bintai Kinden Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6998'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.35 Med: 17.06 Max: 54.71
Current: 35.58
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bintai Kinden Bhd was 54.71%. The lowest was -2.35%. And the median was 17.06%.
XKLS:6998's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 76.8% of 1720
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.715
vs XKLS:6998: 35.58
Bintai Kinden Bhd had a gross margin of 29.27% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bintai Kinden Bhd was 0.00% per year.
Bintai Kinden Bhd (XKLS:6998) 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
Bintai Kinden Bhd had a gross margin of 29.27% 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.
Bintai Kinden Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bintai Kinden Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bintai Kinden 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:6998 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Bintai Kinden 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.
Bintai Kinden Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Bintai Kinden Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bintai Kinden 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.
Bintai Kinden Bhd (XKLS:6998) has a Gross Margin % of 29.27% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bintai Kinden Bhd and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 17.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Bintai Kinden Bhd ranks #399 out of 1720 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Bintai Kinden Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Bintai Kinden Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 29.27% is 72% above median its 10-year median of 17.06. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Bintai Kinden Bhd's value of 29.27% is 41.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bintai Kinden Bhd ranks #399 out of 1720 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Bintai Kinden Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Bintai Kinden Bhd ranks #399 out of 1720 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bintai Kinden Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Bintai Kinden Bhd's value of 29.27% is 41.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.06 vs. the industry median of 20.72, Bintai Kinden 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 20.72, based on 1,720 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. Bintai Kinden Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 29.27% is 41.3% 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 Bintai Kinden Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bintai Kinden Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 29.27%, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 17.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bintai Kinden Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bintai Kinden Bhd (XKLS:6998) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.09, compared to a current price of RM0.07 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.27%, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 17.06 and 41.3% above the Construction industry median of 20.72. 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 Bintai Kinden Bhd (XKLS:6998), the current Gross Margin % is 29.27% 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.
Bintai Kinden Corp Bhd is a Malaysian investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes Specialised mechanical, electrical engineering and construction; Concession arrangement and Investment holding and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Concession arrangement. The Concession arrangements engaged in the construction and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure.
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