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Maynilad Water ServicesPHS:MYNLD -1.22%31 Gross Margin % is 12.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 31.71. GuruFocus rates PHS:MYNLD with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 490 Utilities - Regulated companies, Maynilad Water Services ranks worse than 91.84% on this metric.
PHS:MYNLD's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 91.84% of 490
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.755
vs PHS:MYNLD: 8.10
Maynilad Water Services had a gross margin of 12.14% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Maynilad Water Services was -41.50% per year.
Maynilad Water Services (PHS:MYNLD) 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
Maynilad Water Services had a gross margin of 12.14% 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.
Maynilad Water Services Gross Margin % Related Terms
Maynilad Water Services 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:MYNLD vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Maynilad Water Services'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.
Maynilad Water Services Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Maynilad Water Services's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maynilad Water Services'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.
Maynilad Water Services (PHS:MYNLD) has a Gross Margin % of 12.14% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Maynilad Water Services and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 31.71. Over the past decade, Maynilad Water Services' Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.58 to 56.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Maynilad Water Services ranks #450 out of 490 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 91.8%.
Is Maynilad Water Services' Gross Margin % too high?
Maynilad Water Services' current Gross Margin % of 12.14% is 62% below median its 10-year median of 31.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.58 to a high of 56.61. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.76. Maynilad Water Services' value of 12.14% is 60.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maynilad Water Services ranks #450 out of 490 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Maynilad Water Services has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maynilad Water Services' Gross Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Maynilad Water Services ranks #450 out of 490 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Maynilad Water Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.76. Maynilad Water Services' value of 12.14% is 60.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Maynilad Water Services' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.58 to 56.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.71 vs. the industry median of 30.76, Maynilad Water Services 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.76, based on 490 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. Maynilad Water Services's current Gross Margin % of 12.14% is 60.5% 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 Maynilad Water Services and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maynilad Water Services's current Gross Margin % is 12.14%, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 31.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maynilad Water Services stock overvalued right now?
Maynilad Water Services (PHS:MYNLD) has a current Gross Margin % of 12.14%. The current Gross Margin % is 12.14%, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 31.71 and 60.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.76. Maynilad Water Services' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 4 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 Maynilad Water Services (PHS:MYNLD), the current Gross Margin % is 12.14% 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.
Maynilad Water Services Inc is the water and wastewater services provider for the West Zone of the Greater Metro Manila area in the Philippines. It operates under a government concession to manage, operate, and invest in water distribution and sewerage systems, delivering safe, potable water and sanitation services to its customers. The company also offers sewerage connections where available and septic tank cleaning services in other areas, aiming to provide reliable and sustainable water and sanitation solutions.
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