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Sycal Ventures BhdXKLS:9717 32 Gross Margin % is 26.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 16.28. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9717 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,724 Construction companies, Sycal Ventures Bhd ranks better than 77.67% on this metric.
Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717) 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
Sycal Ventures Bhd had a gross margin of 26.44% 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.
Sycal Ventures Bhd Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sycal Ventures Bhd Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sycal Ventures 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:9717 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sycal Ventures 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.
Sycal Ventures Bhd Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sycal Ventures Bhd's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sycal Ventures 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.
Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717) has a Gross Margin % of 26.44% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sycal Ventures Bhd and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 16.28. Over the past decade, Sycal Ventures Bhd's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.17 to 36.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Sycal Ventures Bhd ranks #385 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Sycal Ventures Bhd's Gross Margin % too high?
Sycal Ventures Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 26.44% is 62% above median its 10-year median of 16.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.17 to a high of 36.40. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.78. Sycal Ventures Bhd's value of 26.44% is 27.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sycal Ventures Bhd ranks #385 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sycal Ventures Bhd has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sycal Ventures Bhd's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sycal Ventures Bhd ranks #385 out of 1724 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sycal Ventures Bhd in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.78. Sycal Ventures Bhd's value of 26.44% is 27.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Sycal Ventures Bhd's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.17 to 36.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.28 vs. the industry median of 20.78, Sycal Ventures 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 20.78, based on 1,724 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. Sycal Ventures Bhd's current Gross Margin % of 26.44% is 27.2% 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 Sycal Ventures Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sycal Ventures Bhd's current Gross Margin % is 26.44%, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 16.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sycal Ventures Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.16, compared to a current price of RM0.17 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.44%, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 16.28 and 27.2% above the Construction industry median of 20.78. Sycal Ventures Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 6 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 Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717), the current Gross Margin % is 26.44% 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 Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sycal Ventures Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.17 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.16.
GuruFocus considers Sycal Ventures Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9717:
Gross Margin %: 26.44% (62% above median its 10-year median of 16.28)
GF Value™: RM0.16 vs. price of RM0.17 (6.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.2% above the Construction median (#385 of 1724)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9717 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sycal Ventures Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates as a contactor for building and civil engineering, property development and operator of convention hall facilities and turnkey contractor and operator of theme park, property investment, contractor for management and operator of plant and machinery, manufacturing and trading in ready mix concrete. The company has three reporting segments: i) Construction: Civil and building construction works, ii) Property development and management: Property development, property management and consultancy, and iii) Manufacturing and trading: Manufacturing and trading in ready-mix concrete and trading in building materials. The majority of revenue is generated from the Manufacturing and trading segment.
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