Pacific Online SystemsPHS:LOTO 58 Gross Margin % is 46.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 30.22. GuruFocus rates PHS:LOTO with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱3.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 793 Travel & Leisure companies, Pacific Online Systems ranks better than 75.16% on this metric.
PHS:LOTO's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.16% of 793
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 44.02
vs PHS:LOTO: 63.50
Pacific Online Systems had a gross margin of 46.22% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Pacific Online Systems was 0.00% per year.
Pacific Online Systems (PHS:LOTO) 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
Pacific Online Systems had a gross margin of 46.22% 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.
Pacific Online Systems Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pacific Online Systems Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pacific Online Systems'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.
PHS:LOTO vs FLUT, DKNG, LNWO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Gambling subindustry, Pacific Online Systems'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.
Pacific Online Systems Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pacific Online Systems's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pacific Online Systems'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.
Pacific Online Systems (PHS:LOTO) has a Gross Margin % of 46.22% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pacific Online Systems and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 30.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Pacific Online Systems ranks #197 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Pacific Online Systems' Gross Margin % too high?
Pacific Online Systems' current Gross Margin % of 46.22% is 53% above median its 10-year median of 30.22. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 44.02. Pacific Online Systems' value of 46.22% is 5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pacific Online Systems ranks #197 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pacific Online Systems has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pacific Online Systems' Gross Margin % compare to FLUT and DKNG?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Pacific Online Systems ranks #197 out of 793 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Pacific Online Systems in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 44.02. Pacific Online Systems' value of 46.22% is 5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 30.22 vs. the industry median of 44.02, Pacific Online Systems 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Gross Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 44.02, based on 793 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. Pacific Online Systems's current Gross Margin % of 46.22% is 5% 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 Pacific Online Systems and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 44.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pacific Online Systems's current Gross Margin % is 46.22%, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 30.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pacific Online Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Online Systems (PHS:LOTO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱3.10, compared to a current price of ₱1.78 — trading 42.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.22%, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 30.22 and 5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 44.02. Pacific Online Systems' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Pacific Online Systems (PHS:LOTO), the current Gross Margin % is 46.22% 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 Pacific Online Systems (PHS:LOTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Online Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱1.78 is trading 42.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱3.10.
GuruFocus considers Pacific Online Systems to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PHS:LOTO:
Gross Margin %: 46.22% (53% above median its 10-year median of 30.22)
GF Value™: ₱3.10 vs. price of ₱1.78 (42.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5% above the Travel & Leisure median (#197 of 793)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:LOTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pacific Online Systems Corp is a Philippines-based company operating in the gaming industry. Along with its subsidiaries, the firm is engaged in the development, design, and management of online computer systems, terminals, and software for the gaming industry. It provides leasing of gaming equipment, Keno terminals, an online operating system, and the sale of lottery, sweepstakes, and instant tickets. It also offers consultancy services related to online gaming.
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