The historical rank and industry rank for DKLS Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7528'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.4 Med: -0.77 Max: 100.13
Current: 100.13
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of DKLS Industries Bhd was 100.13%. The lowest was -2.40%. And the median was -0.77%.
XKLS:7528's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 99.59% of 1719
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.71
vs XKLS:7528: 100.13
DKLS Industries Bhd had a gross margin of 101.37% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for DKLS Industries Bhd was 0.00% per year.
DKLS Industries Bhd (XKLS:7528) 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
DKLS Industries Bhd had a gross margin of 101.37% 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.
DKLS Industries Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
DKLS Industries Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DKLS Industries 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:7528 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, DKLS Industries 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.
DKLS Industries Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, DKLS Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DKLS Industries 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.
DKLS Industries Bhd (XKLS:7528) has a Gross Margin % of 101.37% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DKLS Industries Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DKLS Industries Bhd ranks #7 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is DKLS Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
DKLS Industries Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 101.37%. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. DKLS Industries Bhd's value of 101.37% is 389.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DKLS Industries Bhd ranks #7 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DKLS Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DKLS Industries Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, DKLS Industries Bhd ranks #7 out of 1719 companies for Gross Margin %. This places DKLS Industries Bhd in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. DKLS Industries Bhd's value of 101.37% is 389.5% above this benchmark. 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. DKLS Industries Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 101.37% is 389.5% 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 DKLS Industries 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. DKLS Industries Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 101.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DKLS Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DKLS Industries Bhd (XKLS:7528) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.78, compared to a current price of RM1.42 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 101.37% and 389.5% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. DKLS Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 DKLS Industries Bhd (XKLS:7528), the current Gross Margin % is 101.37% 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 DKLS Industries Bhd (XKLS:7528) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DKLS Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.42 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.78.
GuruFocus considers DKLS Industries Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7528:
Gross Margin %: 101.37%
GF Value™: RM1.78 vs. price of RM1.42 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 389.5% above the Construction median (#7 of 1719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7528 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DKLS Industries Bhd is a company involved in the engineering and construction business sector. The company has various business segments, including Investment, Construction, Property development, quarry, Utilities, and Others. The company derives maximum revenue from the Quarry segment. Geographically company operates in Malaysia and the Lao People's Democratic Republic, out of which Malaysia accounts for the majority of revenue.
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