AbleGroup BhdXKLS:7086 +9.09% Gross Margin % is 24.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 30.44. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,719 Construction companies, AbleGroup Bhd ranks better than 82.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AbleGroup Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7086'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.36 Med: 30.44 Max: 40.54
Current: 39.27
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of AbleGroup Bhd was 40.54%. The lowest was 14.36%. And the median was 30.44%.
XKLS:7086's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 82.02% of 1719
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.71
vs XKLS:7086: 39.27
AbleGroup Bhd had a gross margin of 24.95% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AbleGroup Bhd was 5.80% per year.
AbleGroup Bhd (XKLS:7086) 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
AbleGroup Bhd had a gross margin of 24.95% 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.
AbleGroup Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
AbleGroup Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AbleGroup 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:7086 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, AbleGroup 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.
AbleGroup Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, AbleGroup Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AbleGroup 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.
AbleGroup Bhd (XKLS:7086) has a Gross Margin % of 24.95% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AbleGroup Bhd and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 30.44. Over the past decade, AbleGroup Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.36 to 40.54. According to the industry distribution chart, AbleGroup Bhd ranks #309 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is AbleGroup Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
AbleGroup Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 24.95% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 30.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.36 to a high of 40.54. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. AbleGroup Bhd's value of 24.95% is 20.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AbleGroup Bhd ranks #309 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does AbleGroup Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, AbleGroup Bhd ranks #309 out of 1719 companies for Gross Margin %. This places AbleGroup Bhd in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. AbleGroup Bhd's value of 24.95% is 20.5% above this benchmark. Historically, AbleGroup Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.36 to 40.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.44 vs. the industry median of 20.71, AbleGroup 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 20.71, based on 1,719 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. AbleGroup Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 24.95% is 20.5% 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 AbleGroup Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AbleGroup Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 24.95%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 30.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AbleGroup Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AbleGroup Bhd (XKLS:7086) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.06, compared to a current price of RM0.06 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.95%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 30.44 and 20.5% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. 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 AbleGroup Bhd (XKLS:7086), the current Gross Margin % is 24.95% 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.
AbleGroup Bhd is an investment holding. Along with its subsidiary, it is engaged in processing, trading, and contract workmanship of high-quality marble and granite slabs, and investment holding and property development. The company's segments include Building materials, involved in the supply, delivery, and installation of stone and tiling works; Property development, involved in property development activity; and Investment holding, involved in investment holding. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Building materials segment. The group principally operates within Malaysia.
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