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
Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines had a gross margin of 24.97% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Gross Margin % Related Terms
Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines 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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines'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.
Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines'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.
Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines (PHS:PMPC) has a Gross Margin % of 24.97% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 19.73. Over the past decade, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines' Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.69 to 24.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines ranks #1378 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 56.3%.
Is Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines' Gross Margin % too high?
Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines' current Gross Margin % of 24.97% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 19.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.69 to a high of 24.74. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines' value of 24.97% is 1.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines ranks #1378 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines' Gross Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines ranks #1378 out of 2449 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines' value of 24.97% is 1.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.69 to 24.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.73 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.52, based on 2,449 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. Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines's current Gross Margin % of 24.97% is 1.8% 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 Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines's current Gross Margin % is 24.97%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 19.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines (PHS:PMPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱6.43, compared to a current price of ₱8.60 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.97%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 19.73 and 1.8% above the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines (PHS:PMPC), the current Gross Margin % is 24.97% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines (PHS:PMPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱8.60 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱6.43.
GuruFocus considers Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:PMPC:
Gross Margin %: 24.97% (27% above median its 10-year median of 19.73)
GF Value™: ₱6.43 vs. price of ₱8.60 (33.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.8% above the Hardware median (#1378 of 2449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:PMPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Business Description
Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corp is a manufacturer, importer, and distributor of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical appliances, and other types of machinery, parts, components, and batteries. The business of the company operates in segments that include Consumer, which sells products for the media and entertainment industry; System Solutions Group, which sells security systems and projectors; Electric Works (EW) includes lamps, ventilation fans, Panasonic Nanoe Generator (PNG), and other lighting accessories and others, which sells supermarket refrigeration products. It sells all its products under the brand name Panasonic. Its geographical segments are the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
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