AWC BhdXKLS:7579 65 Gross Margin % is 21.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 26.51. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7579 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,719 Construction companies, AWC Bhd ranks better than 50.49% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. AWC Bhd's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM24.5 Mil. AWC Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM115.9 Mil. Therefore, AWC Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.11%.
Warning Sign:
AWC Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AWC Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7579'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.79 Med: 26.51 Max: 31.52
Current: 21.05
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of AWC Bhd was 31.52%. The lowest was 20.79%. And the median was 26.51%.
XKLS:7579's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.49% of 1719
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.71
vs XKLS:7579: 21.05
AWC Bhd had a gross margin of 21.11% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AWC Bhd was -4.80% per year.
AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579) 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
AWC Bhd had a gross margin of 21.11% 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.
AWC Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
AWC Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AWC 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:7579 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, AWC 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.
AWC Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, AWC Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AWC 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.
AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579) has a Gross Margin % of 21.11% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AWC Bhd and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 26.51. Over the past decade, AWC Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.79 to 31.52. According to the industry distribution chart, AWC Bhd ranks #851 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is AWC Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
AWC Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 21.11% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 26.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.79 to a high of 31.52. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. AWC Bhd's value of 21.11% is 1.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AWC Bhd ranks #851 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AWC Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AWC Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, AWC Bhd ranks #851 out of 1719 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts AWC Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. AWC Bhd's value of 21.11% is 1.9% above this benchmark. Historically, AWC Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.79 to 31.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.51 vs. the industry median of 20.71, AWC 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. AWC Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 21.11% is 1.9% 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 AWC 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. AWC Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 21.11%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 26.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AWC Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.63, compared to a current price of RM0.51 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.11%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 26.51 and 1.9% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. AWC Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579), the current Gross Margin % is 21.11% 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 AWC Bhd (XKLS:7579) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AWC Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.51 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.63.
GuruFocus considers AWC Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7579:
Gross Margin %: 21.11% (20% below median its 10-year median of 26.51)
GF Value™: RM0.63 vs. price of RM0.51 (19% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.9% above the Construction median (#851 of 1719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7579 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AWC Bhd engages in provision of comprehensive facility management services, air conditioning and building automation, landscaping, manufacturing, general trading and installation of cleaning equipment, automated vacuum waste collection systems and pipe networks and specialised connections, provision of environment protection equipment trading and building cleaning services, operating waste dumping places, providing waste collection, waste transportation, installation, repair and maintenance of central cleaning systems, mechanical and electrical engineering works, trading of specialised water tanks and rainwater harvesting products, construction activities, acting as contractors and general trading. Its segments include Investment holding, Facilities, Engineering, Environment, and Rail.
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