Pintaras Jaya BhdXKLS:9598 +0.83%80 Gross Margin % is 9.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 15.06. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9598 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.82 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,721 Construction companies, Pintaras Jaya Bhd ranks worse than 75.83% on this metric.
Pintaras Jaya Bhd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -24.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pintaras Jaya Bhd's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9598'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.28 Med: 15.06 Max: 21.88
Current: 11.55
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Pintaras Jaya Bhd was 21.88%. The lowest was 1.28%. And the median was 15.06%.
XKLS:9598's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 75.83% of 1721
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.73
vs XKLS:9598: 11.55
Pintaras Jaya Bhd had a gross margin of 9.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Pintaras Jaya Bhd was -24.20% per year.
Pintaras Jaya Bhd (XKLS:9598) 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
Pintaras Jaya Bhd had a gross margin of 9.51% 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.
Pintaras Jaya Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pintaras Jaya Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pintaras Jaya 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:9598 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Pintaras Jaya 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.
Pintaras Jaya Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Pintaras Jaya Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pintaras Jaya 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.
Pintaras Jaya Bhd (XKLS:9598) has a Gross Margin % of 9.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pintaras Jaya Bhd and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 15.06. Over the past decade, Pintaras Jaya Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.28 to 21.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Pintaras Jaya Bhd ranks #1305 out of 1721 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 75.8%.
Is Pintaras Jaya Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Pintaras Jaya Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 9.51% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 15.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 21.88. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.73. Pintaras Jaya Bhd's value of 9.51% is 54.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pintaras Jaya Bhd ranks #1305 out of 1721 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pintaras Jaya Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pintaras Jaya Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Pintaras Jaya Bhd ranks #1305 out of 1721 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Pintaras Jaya Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.73. Pintaras Jaya Bhd's value of 9.51% is 54.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Pintaras Jaya Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.28 to 21.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.06 vs. the industry median of 20.73, Pintaras Jaya 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 20.73, based on 1,721 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. Pintaras Jaya Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 9.51% is 54.1% 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 Pintaras Jaya Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pintaras Jaya Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 9.51%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 15.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pintaras Jaya Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pintaras Jaya Bhd (XKLS:9598) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.82, compared to a current price of RM1.22 — trading 33% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.51%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 15.06 and 54.1% below the Construction industry median of 20.73. Pintaras Jaya Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Pintaras Jaya Bhd (XKLS:9598), the current Gross Margin % is 9.51% 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 Pintaras Jaya Bhd (XKLS:9598) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pintaras Jaya Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.22 is trading 33% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.82.
GuruFocus considers Pintaras Jaya Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9598:
Gross Margin %: 9.51% (37% below median its 10-year median of 15.06)
GF Value™: RM1.82 vs. price of RM1.22 (33% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.1% below the Construction median (#1305 of 1721)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9598 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pintaras Jaya Bhd is a Malaysia-based company mainly engaged in the manufacturing of metal containers and piling and sub-structure construction activities. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in two segments: Piling, civil engineering and construction works, and Manufacturing. The Piling, civil engineering, and construction work segment, which derives the majority of its revenue, includes piling and earth retaining systems, sub-structures and basements, ground improvement, earth, and civil engineering and building work. The geographical segments of the group include Malaysia and Singapore, out of which the maximum revenue is generated from Singapore.
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