Century Peak HoldingsPHS:CPM 58 Gross Margin % is 20.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 146% above its 10-year median of 8.52. GuruFocus rates PHS:CPM with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱2.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Metals & Mining companies, Century Peak Holdings ranks worse than 91.76% on this metric.
PHS:CPM's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 91.76% of 728
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.205
vs PHS:CPM: -3.15
Century Peak Holdings had a gross margin of 20.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Century Peak Holdings was 0.00% per year.
Century Peak Holdings (PHS:CPM) 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
Century Peak Holdings had a gross margin of 20.97% 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.
Century Peak Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Century Peak Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Century Peak Holdings'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.
Century Peak Holdings Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Century Peak Holdings'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.
Century Peak Holdings Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Peak Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Peak Holdings'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.
Century Peak Holdings (PHS:CPM) has a Gross Margin % of 20.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Century Peak Holdings and its competitors. This is 146% above median its historical median of 8.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Peak Holdings ranks #668 out of 728 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 91.8%.
Is Century Peak Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Century Peak Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 20.97% is 146% above median its 10-year median of 8.52. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.21. Century Peak Holdings' value of 20.97% is 20% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Peak Holdings ranks #668 out of 728 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Century Peak Holdings has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Peak Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Century Peak Holdings ranks #668 out of 728 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Century Peak Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.21. Century Peak Holdings' value of 20.97% is 20% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.52 vs. the industry median of 26.21, Century Peak Holdings 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.21, based on 728 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. Century Peak Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 20.97% is 20% 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 Century Peak Holdings and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Peak Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 20.97%, which is 146% above median its own 10-year median of 8.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Peak Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Peak Holdings (PHS:CPM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱2.16, compared to a current price of ₱2.27 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.97%, which is 146% above median its 10-year median of 8.52 and 20% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.21. Century Peak Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Century Peak Holdings (PHS:CPM), the current Gross Margin % is 20.97% 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 Century Peak Holdings (PHS:CPM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Peak Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱2.27 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱2.16.
GuruFocus considers Century Peak Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CPM:
Gross Margin %: 20.97% (146% above median its 10-year median of 8.52)
GF Value™: ₱2.16 vs. price of ₱2.27 (5.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20% below the Metals & Mining median (#668 of 728)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:CPM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Century Peak Holdings Corp is mainly engaged in promoting, operating, managing, holding, acquiring, or investing in corporations or entities engaged in mining activities or mining-related activities. It is also engaged in construction and construction-related activities, land reclamation and development activities in the Philippines, real estate development and real estate-related activities, mining activities and mining-related activities, and power and energy activities and power and energy-related activities. Its segments include the Mining Segment, which generates the maximum revenue and is involved in the operation of the production of nickel mineral ore and conversion of mineral resources in Dinagat Island, and the Cement Manufacturing Segment.
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