Concreat Holdings PhilippinesPHS:CHP 46 Gross Margin % is 16.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 38.55. GuruFocus rates PHS:CHP with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 398 Building Materials companies, Concreat Holdings Philippines ranks worse than 82.16% on this metric.
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
Concreat Holdings Philippines had a gross margin of 16.79% 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.
Concreat Holdings Philippines Gross Margin % Related Terms
Concreat Holdings Philippines Gross Margin % 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.
PHS:CHP vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Concreat Holdings Philippines'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.
Concreat Holdings Philippines Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Concreat Holdings Philippines's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Concreat Holdings Philippines'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.
Concreat Holdings Philippines (PHS:CHP) has a Gross Margin % of 16.79% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Concreat Holdings Philippines and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 38.55. Over the past decade, Concreat Holdings Philippines' Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.64 to 51.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Concreat Holdings Philippines ranks #327 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 82.2%.
Is Concreat Holdings Philippines' Gross Margin % too high?
Concreat Holdings Philippines' current Gross Margin % of 16.79% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 38.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.64 to a high of 51.06. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. Concreat Holdings Philippines' value of 16.79% is 35.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Concreat Holdings Philippines ranks #327 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Concreat Holdings Philippines has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Concreat Holdings Philippines' Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Concreat Holdings Philippines ranks #327 out of 398 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Concreat Holdings Philippines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. Concreat Holdings Philippines' value of 16.79% is 35.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Concreat Holdings Philippines' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.64 to 51.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.55 vs. the industry median of 26.19, Concreat Holdings Philippines 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.19, based on 398 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. Concreat Holdings Philippines's current Gross Margin % of 16.79% is 35.9% 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 Concreat Holdings Philippines and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Concreat Holdings Philippines's current Gross Margin % is 16.79%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 38.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Concreat Holdings Philippines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Concreat Holdings Philippines (PHS:CHP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1.26, compared to a current price of ₱0.70 — trading 44.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.79%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 38.55 and 35.9% below the Building Materials industry median of 26.19. Concreat Holdings Philippines' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Concreat Holdings Philippines (PHS:CHP), the current Gross Margin % is 16.79% 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 Concreat Holdings Philippines (PHS:CHP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Concreat Holdings Philippines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.70 is trading 44.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.26.
GuruFocus considers Concreat Holdings Philippines to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CHP:
Gross Margin %: 16.79% (56% below median its 10-year median of 38.55)
GF Value™: ₱1.26 vs. price of ₱0.70 (44.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.9% below the Building Materials median (#327 of 398)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:CHP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Concreat Holdings Philippines Business Description
Concreat Holdings Philippines Inc Company's primary purpose is to invest in or purchase real or personal property; and to acquire and own, hold, use, sell, assign, transfer, mortgage all kinds of properties, such as shares of stock, bonds, debentures, notes, or other securities and obligations. The Group's sole main activity is oriented to the construction industry through the production, distribution, marketing and sale of cement, and other construction materials. Hence, the Group represents a single operating segment.
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