Cirtek Holdings PhilippinesPHS:TECH +1.67%65 Gross Margin % is 25.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 27.51. GuruFocus rates PHS:TECH with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Semiconductors companies, Cirtek Holdings Philippines ranks worse than 61.23% on this metric.
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
Cirtek Holdings Philippines had a gross margin of 25.58% 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.
Cirtek Holdings Philippines Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cirtek Holdings 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.
PHS:TECH vs LRCX, AMAT, KLAC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Cirtek Holdings 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.
Cirtek Holdings Philippines Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Cirtek Holdings Philippines's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cirtek Holdings 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.
Cirtek Holdings Philippines (PHS:TECH) has a Gross Margin % of 25.58% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cirtek Holdings Philippines and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.51. Over the past decade, Cirtek Holdings Philippines' Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.16 to 31.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Cirtek Holdings Philippines ranks #619 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 61.2%.
Is Cirtek Holdings Philippines' Gross Margin % too high?
Cirtek Holdings Philippines' current Gross Margin % of 25.58% is near median its 10-year median of 27.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.16 to a high of 31.68. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Cirtek Holdings Philippines' value of 25.58% is 13.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cirtek Holdings Philippines ranks #619 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cirtek Holdings Philippines has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cirtek Holdings Philippines' Gross Margin % compare to LRCX and AMAT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Cirtek Holdings Philippines ranks #619 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cirtek Holdings Philippines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Cirtek Holdings Philippines' value of 25.58% is 13.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Cirtek Holdings Philippines' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.16 to 31.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.51 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Cirtek Holdings Philippines 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,011 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. Cirtek Holdings Philippines's current Gross Margin % of 25.58% is 13.6% 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 Cirtek Holdings Philippines and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cirtek Holdings Philippines's current Gross Margin % is 25.58%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cirtek Holdings Philippines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cirtek Holdings Philippines (PHS:TECH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1.08, compared to a current price of ₱0.61 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.58%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.51 and 13.6% below the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Cirtek Holdings Philippines' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Cirtek Holdings Philippines (PHS:TECH), the current Gross Margin % is 25.58% 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 Cirtek Holdings Philippines (PHS:TECH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cirtek Holdings Philippines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.61 is trading 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.08.
GuruFocus considers Cirtek Holdings Philippines to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PHS:TECH:
Gross Margin %: 25.58% (near median its 10-year median of 27.51)
GF Value™: ₱1.08 vs. price of ₱0.61 (43.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.6% below the Semiconductors median (#619 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:TECH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corp through its subsidiaries is engaged in the manufacture and sales of semiconductor packages as an independent subcontractor for outsourced semiconductor assembly, test and packaging services, and the manufacture of integrated technology products. The company performs three activities which include the design, development, and delivery of the wireless industry's antenna solutions; the manufacture of value-added, integrated technology products; and the manufacture and sales of semiconductor packages as an independent subcontractor for outsourced semiconductor assembly, test, and packaging services. Its segments include: CEC, CATSI - Philippine Branch and Quintel.
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