CTS Global Equity GroupPHS:CTS -1.37%44 Gross Margin % is 62.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 32.28. GuruFocus rates PHS:CTS with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 618 Capital Markets companies, CTS Global Equity Group ranks worse than 54.37% on this metric.
PHS:CTS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 54.37% of 618
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 48.285
vs PHS:CTS: 40.74
CTS Global Equity Group had a gross margin of 62.87% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CTS Global Equity Group was 0.10% per year.
CTS Global Equity Group (PHS:CTS) 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
CTS Global Equity Group had a gross margin of 62.87% 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.
CTS Global Equity Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
CTS Global Equity Group 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:CTS vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, CTS Global Equity Group'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.
CTS Global Equity Group Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, CTS Global Equity Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CTS Global Equity Group'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.
CTS Global Equity Group (PHS:CTS) has a Gross Margin % of 62.87% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CTS Global Equity Group and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 32.28. According to the industry distribution chart, CTS Global Equity Group ranks #336 out of 618 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 54.4%.
Is CTS Global Equity Group's Gross Margin % too high?
CTS Global Equity Group's current Gross Margin % of 62.87% is 95% above median its 10-year median of 32.28. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 48.29. CTS Global Equity Group's value of 62.87% is 30.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CTS Global Equity Group ranks #336 out of 618 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CTS Global Equity Group has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CTS Global Equity Group's Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, CTS Global Equity Group ranks #336 out of 618 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CTS Global Equity Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.29. CTS Global Equity Group's value of 62.87% is 30.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 32.28 vs. the industry median of 48.29, CTS Global Equity Group 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 48.29, based on 618 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. CTS Global Equity Group's current Gross Margin % of 62.87% is 30.2% 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 CTS Global Equity Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CTS Global Equity Group's current Gross Margin % is 62.87%, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 32.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CTS Global Equity Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTS Global Equity Group (PHS:CTS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.47, compared to a current price of ₱0.36 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 62.87%, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 32.28 and 30.2% above the Capital Markets industry median of 48.29. CTS Global Equity Group's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 3 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 CTS Global Equity Group (PHS:CTS), the current Gross Margin % is 62.87% 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 CTS Global Equity Group (PHS:CTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTS Global Equity Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.36 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.47.
GuruFocus considers CTS Global Equity Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CTS:
Gross Margin %: 62.87% (95% above median its 10-year median of 32.28)
GF Value™: ₱0.47 vs. price of ₱0.36 (23.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.2% above the Capital Markets median (#336 of 618)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:CTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CTS Global Equity Group Inc. is a stock brokerage firm in the Philippines. The company is engaged as a Broker-Dealer in Securities and Proprietary Trading. It offers its brokerage services for securities. It offers financial services to the clients by giving them access to trade the Philippine market with the support and assistance of a seasoned broker. The company's business segments include: Proprietary Trading, Brokerage Services, Investment Income, and Client Advisory. Its internship program, trader training, and client advisory business allow its clients and stakeholders to participate in the capital markets.
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