Salcon BhdXKLS:8567 +2.63%48 Gross Margin % is 13.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 12.65. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8567 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 235 Waste Management companies, Salcon Bhd ranks worse than 77.87% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Salcon Bhd's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM9.3 Mil. Salcon Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM70.7 Mil. Therefore, Salcon Bhd's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.13%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Salcon Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8567'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.91 Med: 12.65 Max: 25.86
Current: 15.3
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Salcon Bhd was 25.86%. The lowest was 4.91%. And the median was 12.65%.
XKLS:8567's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 77.87% of 235
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 27.2
vs XKLS:8567: 15.30
Salcon Bhd had a gross margin of 13.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Salcon Bhd was 3.20% per year.
Salcon Bhd (XKLS:8567) 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
Salcon Bhd had a gross margin of 13.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Salcon Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Salcon Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Salcon 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:8567 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Salcon 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.
Salcon Bhd Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Salcon Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salcon 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.
Salcon Bhd (XKLS:8567) has a Gross Margin % of 13.13% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Salcon Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.65. Over the past decade, Salcon Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.91 to 25.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Salcon Bhd ranks #183 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Salcon Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Salcon Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 13.13% is near median its 10-year median of 12.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.91 to a high of 25.86. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. Salcon Bhd's value of 13.13% is 51.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salcon Bhd ranks #183 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Salcon Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salcon Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Salcon Bhd ranks #183 out of 235 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Salcon Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. Salcon Bhd's value of 13.13% is 51.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Salcon Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.91 to 25.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.65 vs. the industry median of 27.20, Salcon 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.20, based on 235 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. Salcon Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 13.13% is 51.7% 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 Salcon Bhd and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salcon Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 13.13%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salcon Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salcon Bhd (XKLS:8567) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.26, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.13%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.65 and 51.7% below the Waste Management industry median of 27.20. Salcon Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 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 Salcon Bhd (XKLS:8567), the current Gross Margin % is 13.13% 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 Salcon Bhd (XKLS:8567) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salcon Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.26.
GuruFocus considers Salcon Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8567:
Gross Margin %: 13.13% (near median its 10-year median of 12.65)
GF Value™: RM0.26 vs. price of RM0.20 (25% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.7% below the Waste Management median (#183 of 235)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8567 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Salcon Bhd is a water and wastewater engineering company. The company operates in five reportable segments that are Engineering & Constructions, Trading & Services, Glove Manufacturing, Property Development, and Healthcare Services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Engineering & Construction segment. The company operates in Malaysia, the United States, Sri Lanka, India, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and others, out of which Malaysia accounts for the majority of the revenue.
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