AyalaAYALY 84 Gross Margin % is 28.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 27.95. GuruFocus rates AYALY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 512 Conglomerates companies, Ayala ranks better than 56.25% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Ayala's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $387 Mil. Ayala's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,334 Mil. Therefore, Ayala's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.97%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ayala's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AYALY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.16 Med: 27.95 Max: 30.39
Current: 28.46
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ayala was 30.39%. The lowest was 22.16%. And the median was 27.95%.
AYALY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 56.25% of 512
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.905
vs AYALY: 28.46
Ayala had a gross margin of 28.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ayala was 0.90% per year.
Ayala (OTCPK:AYALY) 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
Ayala had a gross margin of 28.97% 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.
Ayala Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ayala Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ayala'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Ayala'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.
Ayala Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Ayala's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ayala'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.
Ayala (AYALY) has a Gross Margin % of 28.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ayala and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.95. Over the past decade, Ayala's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.16 to 30.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Ayala ranks #224 out of 512 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Ayala's Gross Margin % too high?
Ayala's current Gross Margin % of 28.97% is near median its 10-year median of 27.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.16 to a high of 30.39. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.91. Ayala's value of 28.97% is 11.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ayala ranks #224 out of 512 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ayala has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ayala's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Ayala ranks #224 out of 512 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Ayala in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.91. Ayala's value of 28.97% is 11.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ayala's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.16 to 30.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.95 vs. the industry median of 25.91, Ayala 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.91, based on 512 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. Ayala's current Gross Margin % of 28.97% is 11.8% 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 Ayala and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ayala's current Gross Margin % is 28.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ayala stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ayala (AYALY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.12, compared to a current price of $6.34 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.95 and 11.8% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.91. Ayala's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Ayala (AYALY), the current Gross Margin % is 28.97% 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 Ayala (AYALY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ayala stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.34 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.12.
GuruFocus considers Ayala to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AYALY:
Gross Margin %: 28.97% (near median its 10-year median of 27.95)
GF Value™: $11.12 vs. price of $6.34 (43% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.8% above the Conglomerates median (#224 of 512)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AYALY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ayala Corporation is a general real estate company. The group is organized into a variety of business units. Ayala's real estate business is predominantly conducted through its subsidiary, Ayala Land, Inc. Its involvement in financial services is through an affiliate, the Bank of the Philippine Islands. The group's business has the following main segments: Parent Company; Real estate and hotels; Financial services and insurance; Telecommunications; Industrial Technologies; Power Generation; and Automotive and Others. It derives maximum revenue from Real Estate and hotels segment. The group geographically, operates in Philippines, Europe, Asia, and USA, of which it derives maximum revenue from Philippines.
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