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Hume Cement Industries Bhd's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM113 Mil. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM481 Mil.
Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) Gross Profit 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
Hume Cement Industries Bhd had a gross margin of 48.10% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Hume Cement Industries Bhd Gross Profit Related Terms
Hume Cement Industries Bhd Gross Profit Historical Data
* 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:5000 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
Hume Cement Industries Bhd Gross Profit vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM481 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) has a Gross Profit of RM481 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Hume Cement Industries Bhd and its competitors.
Is Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Gross Profit too high?
Hume Cement Industries Bhd's current Gross Profit is RM481 Mil. Overall, Hume Cement Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Gross Profit compare to CRH and VMC?
Hume Cement Industries Bhd's Gross Profit of RM481 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Building Materials company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Hume Cement Industries Bhd and its competitors. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's current Gross Profit is RM481 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hume Cement Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.72, compared to a current price of RM2.98 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is RM481 Mil. Hume Cement Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000), the current Gross Profit is RM481 Mil 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 Hume Cement Industries Bhd (XKLS:5000) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hume Cement Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.98 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.72.
GuruFocus considers Hume Cement Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5000:
Gross Profit: RM481 Mil
GF Value™: RM2.72 vs. price of RM2.98 (9.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5000 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hume Cement Industries Bhd through its subsidiaries is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cement and cement related products, and manufacturing, marketing and sale of concrete and concrete-related products. Geographically, Malaysia accounts for a larger share of the revenue. The company also provides precast concrete solutions to the construction industry and mega structure development projects.
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