Kerjaya Prospek Group BhdXKLS:7161 -1.23%91 Gross Margin % is 22.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 15.90. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7161 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd ranks worse than 59.43% on this metric.
Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (XKLS:7161) 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
Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd had a gross margin of 22.07% 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.
Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:7161 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kerjaya Prospek Group 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.
Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kerjaya Prospek Group 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.
Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (XKLS:7161) has a Gross Margin % of 22.07% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 15.90. Over the past decade, Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.41 to 20.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd ranks #1021 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 22.07% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 15.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.41 to a high of 20.53. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's value of 22.07% is 6.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd ranks #1021 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd ranks #1021 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's value of 22.07% is 6.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.41 to 20.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.90 vs. the industry median of 20.79, Kerjaya Prospek Group 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. Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 22.07% is 6.2% 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 Kerjaya Prospek Group 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. Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 22.07%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 15.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (XKLS:7161) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.75, compared to a current price of RM2.40 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.07%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 15.90 and 6.2% above the Construction industry median of 20.79. Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (XKLS:7161), the current Gross Margin % is 22.07% 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 Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (XKLS:7161) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.40 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.75.
GuruFocus considers Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7161:
Gross Margin %: 22.07% (39% above median its 10-year median of 15.90)
GF Value™: RM2.75 vs. price of RM2.40 (12.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.2% above the Construction median (#1021 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7161 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes Manufacturing, Construction, Properties, Hospitality, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Construction segment. The Construction segment is engaged in main building construction works, provision of contract workmanship, and other related services. Its Manufacturing segment is involved in manufacturing, assemble, installation and sale of light fitting, furniture and kitchen cabinetry, and related products. The Properties segment includes the development of residential and/or commercial properties. The Hospitality segment includes Hotel activities.
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