Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7544) Gross Margin %: 8.53% (As of Apr. 2026) — 27% Below Median


XKLS:7544 Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd XKLS:7544
56 GF Score
Price RM1.08
GF Value RM1.26
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd Gross Margin %?

Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd XKLS:7544 56 Gross Margin % is 8.53% as of Apr. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 11.76. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7544 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 88.18% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM3.8 Mil. Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM45.1 Mil. Therefore, Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 8.53%.

Warning Sign:

Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -17%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:7544' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.92   Med: 11.76   Max: 17.32
Current: 6.96


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd was 17.32%. The lowest was 5.92%. And the median was 11.76%.

XKLS:7544's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
88.18% of 1718 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.75 vs XKLS:7544: 6.96

Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 8.53% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd was -17.00% per year.


Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:7544) 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

Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd had a gross margin of 8.53% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => No sustainable 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.


Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms


Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quality Concrete Holdings 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.

Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Chart

Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Gross Margin %
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Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
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XKLS:7544 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Quality Concrete Holdings 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.


Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Jan. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Jan. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Jan. 2026 )
=12.2 / 190.498
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(190.498 - 178.339) / 190.498
=6.38 %

Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Apr. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=3.8 / 45.061
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(45.061 - 41.219) / 45.061
=8.53 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 8.53% mean?
Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7544) has a Gross Margin % of 8.53% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 11.76. Over the past decade, Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.92 to 17.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd ranks #1515 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 88.2%.
Is Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 8.53% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 11.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.92 to a high of 17.32. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.75. Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd's value of 8.53% is 58.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd ranks #1515 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd ranks #1515 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.75. Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd's value of 8.53% is 58.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.92 to 17.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.76 vs. the industry median of 20.75, Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd has consistently been below 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 20.75, 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. Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 8.53% is 58.9% below 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 Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 8.53%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 11.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7544) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.26, compared to a current price of RM1.08 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.53%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 11.76 and 58.9% below the Construction industry median of 20.75. Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 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 Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7544), the current Gross Margin % is 8.53% as of Apr. 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 Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7544) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.08 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.26. GuruFocus considers Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7544:

  • Gross Margin %: 8.53% (27% below median its 10-year median of 11.76)
  • GF Value™: RM1.26 vs. price of RM1.08 (14.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.9% below the Construction median (#1515 of 1718)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7544 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Room 209, 2nd Floor, Wisma Bukit Mata Kuching, Kuching, SWK, MYS, 93100
Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing of concrete. The company's segment includes Property development, construction and road maintenance; Manufacturing; Trading; Quarry operations; and Investment and management services. It generates maximum revenue from the Property development, construction, and road maintenance segment. Geographically, the company is active in Malaysian markets.
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