City & Land DevelopersPHS:LAND 57 Gross Margin % is 50.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 44.12. GuruFocus rates PHS:LAND with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Real Estate companies, City & Land Developers ranks better than 63.02% on this metric.
PHS:LAND's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 63.02% of 1644
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.96
vs PHS:LAND: 49.20
City & Land Developers had a gross margin of 50.93% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for City & Land Developers was 2.10% per year.
City & Land Developers (PHS:LAND) 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
City & Land Developers had a gross margin of 50.93% 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.
City & Land Developers Gross Margin % Related Terms
City & Land Developers Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for City & Land Developers'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.
City & Land Developers Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, City & Land Developers'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.
City & Land Developers Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, City & Land Developers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City & Land Developers'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.
City & Land Developers (PHS:LAND) has a Gross Margin % of 50.93% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on City & Land Developers and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 44.12. Over the past decade, City & Land Developers' Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.29 to 59.00. According to the industry distribution chart, City & Land Developers ranks #608 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is City & Land Developers' Gross Margin % too high?
City & Land Developers' current Gross Margin % of 50.93% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 44.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.29 to a high of 59.00. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. City & Land Developers' value of 50.93% is 37.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City & Land Developers ranks #608 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, City & Land Developers has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City & Land Developers' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, City & Land Developers ranks #608 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts City & Land Developers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. City & Land Developers' value of 50.93% is 37.8% above this benchmark. Historically, City & Land Developers' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.29 to 59.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.12 vs. the industry median of 36.96, City & Land Developers 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. City & Land Developers's current Gross Margin % of 50.93% is 37.8% 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 City & Land Developers 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. City & Land Developers's current Gross Margin % is 50.93%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 44.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City & Land Developers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City & Land Developers (PHS:LAND) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1.46, compared to a current price of ₱0.49 — trading 66.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.93%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 44.12 and 37.8% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. City & Land Developers' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 City & Land Developers (PHS:LAND), the current Gross Margin % is 50.93% 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 City & Land Developers (PHS:LAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City & Land Developers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.49 is trading 66.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.46.
GuruFocus considers City & Land Developers to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PHS:LAND:
Gross Margin %: 50.93% (15% above median its 10-year median of 44.12)
GF Value™: ₱1.46 vs. price of ₱0.49 (66.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.8% above the Real Estate median (#608 of 1644)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:LAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City & Land Developers Inc is engaged in acquiring and developing suitable land sites for residential, office, commercial, institutional, and industrial uses. It also focuses on establishing an effective institutional medium. The completed projects of the company are North Residences, Grand Emerald Tower, Manila Residences Bocobo, and many more. Its reportable segments are the Sale of Real Estate Properties and the Lease of Real Estate Properties. Generating, a majority of its revenue from the sale of real estate properties.
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