Metro Retail Stores GroupPHS:MRSGI 64 Gross Margin % is 21.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 21.49. GuruFocus rates PHS:MRSGI with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Metro Retail Stores Group ranks worse than 75.2% on this metric.
Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI) 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
Metro Retail Stores Group had a gross margin of 21.65% 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.
Metro Retail Stores Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Metro Retail Stores 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Metro Retail Stores 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.
Metro Retail Stores Group Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metro Retail Stores Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metro Retail Stores 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.
Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI) has a Gross Margin % of 21.65% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Metro Retail Stores Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.49. Over the past decade, Metro Retail Stores Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.82 to 22.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro Retail Stores Group ranks #840 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Metro Retail Stores Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Metro Retail Stores Group's current Gross Margin % of 21.65% is near median its 10-year median of 21.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.82 to a high of 22.39. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Metro Retail Stores Group's value of 21.65% is 40.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metro Retail Stores Group ranks #840 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metro Retail Stores Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro Retail Stores Group's Gross Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Metro Retail Stores Group ranks #840 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Metro Retail Stores Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Metro Retail Stores Group's value of 21.65% is 40.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Metro Retail Stores Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.82 to 22.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.49 vs. the industry median of 36.23, Metro Retail Stores Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.23, based on 1,117 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. Metro Retail Stores Group's current Gross Margin % of 21.65% is 40.2% 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 Metro Retail Stores Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro Retail Stores Group's current Gross Margin % is 21.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metro Retail Stores Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1.28, compared to a current price of ₱1.09 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.49 and 40.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.23. Metro Retail Stores Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI), the current Gross Margin % is 21.65% 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 Metro Retail Stores Group (PHS:MRSGI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Retail Stores Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱1.09 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.28.
GuruFocus considers Metro Retail Stores Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MRSGI:
Gross Margin %: 21.65% (near median its 10-year median of 21.49)
GF Value™: ₱1.28 vs. price of ₱1.09 (14.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#840 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:MRSGI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metro Retail Stores Group Inc is a company that operates departmental stores, supermarkets, and hypermarkets. It is engaged in the business of trading goods, commodities, wares, and merchandise of any kind, such as clothes, bags, accessories, toys, and household goods. The company offers a selection of meats, seafood, fruits, vegetables, and organic produce, and services to pharmacies, baker's shops, cafes, and fast food outlets. It operates its supermarket under the brand name Metro Supermarket and Metro Fresh 'N Easy; departmental stores under the Metro brand; Hypermarket under Super Metro. The company generates all of its revenue from the operation of these stores.
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