Zecon BhdXKLS:7028 31 Gross Margin % is 73.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 527% above its 10-year median of 11.77. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7028 with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, Zecon Bhd ranks better than 79.45% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Zecon Bhd's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM11.1 Mil. Zecon Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM15.1 Mil. Therefore, Zecon Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 73.82%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zecon Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7028'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.96 Med: 11.77 Max: 58.52
Current: 37.46
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Zecon Bhd was 58.52%. The lowest was -5.96%. And the median was 11.77%.
XKLS:7028's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 79.45% of 1718
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.785
vs XKLS:7028: 37.46
Zecon Bhd had a gross margin of 73.82% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Zecon Bhd was 73.00% per year.
Zecon Bhd (XKLS:7028) 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
Zecon Bhd had a gross margin of 73.82% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Zecon Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Zecon Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zecon 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:7028 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Zecon 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.
Zecon Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Zecon Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zecon 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.
Zecon Bhd (XKLS:7028) has a Gross Margin % of 73.82% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zecon Bhd and its competitors. This is 527% above median its historical median of 11.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Zecon Bhd ranks #353 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Zecon Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Zecon Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 73.82% is 527% above median its 10-year median of 11.77. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Zecon Bhd's value of 73.82% is 255.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zecon Bhd ranks #353 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zecon Bhd has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zecon Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Zecon Bhd ranks #353 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Zecon Bhd in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Zecon Bhd's value of 73.82% is 255.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.77 vs. the industry median of 20.79, Zecon 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 20.79, 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. Zecon Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 73.82% is 255.2% 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 Zecon Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zecon Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 73.82%, which is 527% above median its own 10-year median of 11.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zecon Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Zecon Bhd (XKLS:7028) has a current Gross Margin % of 73.82%. The current Gross Margin % is 73.82%, which is 527% above median its 10-year median of 11.77 and 255.2% above the Construction industry median of 20.79. Zecon Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 7 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 Zecon Bhd (XKLS:7028), the current Gross Margin % is 73.82% 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.
Zecon Bhd provides civil engineering and building construction services. The company operates through the following business segments: Construction, Property Development, Service Concession, Property Holding, Renewable Energy, Hotel Operations, Car Park Management, and Others. The Construction segment engages in piling works, foundation engineering, and building construction. The Property Development segment engages in property holding and development. The Service Concession segment engages in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the hospital. The Other segment engages in management services. The firm derives the majority of its revenue from the Service concession segment.
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