Cityland DevelopmentPHS:CDC -3.39%51 Gross Margin % is 56.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 50.43. GuruFocus rates PHS:CDC with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Real Estate companies, Cityland Development ranks better than 67.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cityland Development's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:CDC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.49 Med: 50.43 Max: 59.98
Current: 54.15
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cityland Development was 59.98%. The lowest was 47.49%. And the median was 50.43%.
PHS:CDC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.88% of 1644
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.96
vs PHS:CDC: 54.15
Cityland Development had a gross margin of 56.71% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cityland Development was 0.20% per year.
Cityland Development (PHS:CDC) 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
Cityland Development had a gross margin of 56.71% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Cityland Development Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cityland Development Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cityland Development'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 Real Estate Services subindustry, Cityland Development'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.
Cityland Development Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Cityland Development's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cityland Development'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.
Cityland Development (PHS:CDC) has a Gross Margin % of 56.71% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cityland Development and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 50.43. Over the past decade, Cityland Development's Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.49 to 59.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Cityland Development ranks #528 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is Cityland Development's Gross Margin % too high?
Cityland Development's current Gross Margin % of 56.71% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 50.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.49 to a high of 59.98. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Cityland Development's value of 56.71% is 53.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cityland Development ranks #528 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cityland Development has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cityland Development's Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Cityland Development ranks #528 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Cityland Development in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Cityland Development's value of 56.71% is 53.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Cityland Development's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.49 to 59.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.43 vs. the industry median of 36.96, Cityland Development 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.96, based on 1,644 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. Cityland Development's current Gross Margin % of 56.71% is 53.4% 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 Cityland Development and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cityland Development's current Gross Margin % is 56.71%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 50.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cityland Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cityland Development (PHS:CDC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.75, compared to a current price of ₱0.57 — trading 24% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 56.71%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 50.43 and 53.4% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. Cityland Development's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Cityland Development (PHS:CDC), the current Gross Margin % is 56.71% 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 Cityland Development (PHS:CDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cityland Development stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.57 is trading 24% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.75.
GuruFocus considers Cityland Development to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CDC:
Gross Margin %: 56.71% (12% above median its 10-year median of 50.43)
GF Value™: ₱0.75 vs. price of ₱0.57 (24% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.4% above the Real Estate median (#528 of 1644)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:CDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cityland Development Corp operates as a real estate company that acquire, develop, improve, subdivide, cultivate, lease, sublease, sell, exchange, barter and/or dispose of agricultural, industrial, commercial, residential and other real properties, as well as to construct, improve, lease, sublease, sell and/or dispose of houses, buildings and other improvements thereon, and to manage and operate subdivisions and housing projects or otherwise engage in the financing and trading of real estate. Its operations are carried through the following segments: Sale of Real Estate Properties, Lease of Real Estate Properties, and Pension Plan Operations. The Company derives its revenues from the sale and lease of real estate properties and its investments in trust funds.
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