PetronPHS:PCOR -1.35%90 Gross Margin % is 4.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 6.07. GuruFocus rates PHS:PCOR with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱3.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Oil & Gas companies, Petron ranks worse than 84.89% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Petron's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱10,521 Mil. Petron's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱246,019 Mil. Therefore, Petron's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.28%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Petron's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:PCOR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.05 Med: 6.07 Max: 10.97
Current: 6.16
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Petron was 10.97%. The lowest was 3.05%. And the median was 6.07%.
PHS:PCOR's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.89% of 867
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs PHS:PCOR: 6.16
Petron had a gross margin of 4.28% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Petron was 11.10% per year.
Petron (PHS:PCOR) 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
Petron had a gross margin of 4.28% 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.
Petron Gross Margin % Related Terms
Petron Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Petron'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:PCOR vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Petron'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.
Petron Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Petron's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petron'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.
Petron (PHS:PCOR) has a Gross Margin % of 4.28% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Petron and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 6.07. Over the past decade, Petron's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.05 to 10.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Petron ranks #736 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 84.9%.
Is Petron's Gross Margin % too high?
Petron's current Gross Margin % of 4.28% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 6.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.05 to a high of 10.97. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Petron's value of 4.28% is 83.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petron ranks #736 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Petron has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petron's Gross Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Petron ranks #736 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Petron in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Petron's value of 4.28% is 83.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Petron's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.05 to 10.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.07 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Petron 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 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. Petron's current Gross Margin % of 4.28% is 83.3% 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 Petron 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. Petron's current Gross Margin % is 4.28%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 6.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petron (PHS:PCOR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱3.04, compared to a current price of ₱2.20 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 4.28%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 6.07 and 83.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Petron's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Petron (PHS:PCOR), the current Gross Margin % is 4.28% 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 Petron (PHS:PCOR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petron stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱2.20 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱3.04.
GuruFocus considers Petron to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:PCOR:
Gross Margin %: 4.28% (29% below median its 10-year median of 6.07)
GF Value™: ₱3.04 vs. price of ₱2.20 (27.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#736 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:PCOR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petron Corporation is the only oil refining and the marketing company in the Philippines. Its refinery processes crude oil into a full range of world-class petroleum products including diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), kerosene, and petrochemicals. The company's sources are Sales of petroleum and other related products which include gasoline, diesel and kerosene offered to motorists; Sales of fuel, LPG, and lubricants to industrial customers including manufacturing, transportation, aviation, and construction; Sales of LPG and lubricants; Lease of real properties and equipment at the service stations; Export sales of various petroleum and non-fuel products to other countries. It has presence in Local and International also but majority of revenue comes from Local.
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