East Coast Vulcan Mining (PHS:ECVC) 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
East Coast Vulcan Mining had a gross margin of % 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.
East Coast Vulcan Mining Gross Margin % Related Terms
East Coast Vulcan Mining 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:ECVC vs COP, EOG, OXY: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, East Coast Vulcan Mining'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.
East Coast Vulcan Mining Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, East Coast Vulcan Mining's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East Coast Vulcan Mining'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.
East Coast Vulcan Mining (PHS:ECVC) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on East Coast Vulcan Mining and its competitors. Over the past decade, East Coast Vulcan Mining's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.53 to 99.63. According to the industry distribution chart, East Coast Vulcan Mining ranks #387 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 44.6%.
Is East Coast Vulcan Mining's Gross Margin % too high?
East Coast Vulcan Mining's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.53 to a high of 99.63. Based on the distribution chart, East Coast Vulcan Mining ranks #387 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, East Coast Vulcan Mining has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East Coast Vulcan Mining's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, East Coast Vulcan Mining ranks #387 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts East Coast Vulcan Mining in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Historically, East Coast Vulcan Mining's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.53 to 99.63 over the past decade. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.70, based on 867 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. 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 East Coast Vulcan Mining and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East Coast Vulcan Mining's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East Coast Vulcan Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East Coast Vulcan Mining (PHS:ECVC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.37, compared to a current price of ₱0.26 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. East Coast Vulcan Mining's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 East Coast Vulcan Mining (PHS:ECVC), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 East Coast Vulcan Mining (PHS:ECVC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East Coast Vulcan Mining stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.26 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.37.
GuruFocus considers East Coast Vulcan Mining to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PHS:ECVC:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: ₱0.37 vs. price of ₱0.26 (29.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:ECVC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
East Coast Vulcan Mining Corp is engaged in the business of mine exploration. The Group has only one business. Accordingly, the Group operates mainly in one reportable business and geographical segment which is the Philippines.
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