Vantage EquitiesPHS:V +3.70%61 Gross Margin % is 11.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 64.83. GuruFocus rates PHS:V with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 618 Capital Markets companies, Vantage Equities ranks better than 75.4% 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
Vantage Equities had a gross margin of 11.40% 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.
Vantage Equities Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vantage Equities Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vantage Equities'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.
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Vantage Equities'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.
Vantage Equities Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Vantage Equities's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vantage Equities'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.
Vantage Equities (PHS:V) has a Gross Margin % of 11.40% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vantage Equities and its competitors. This is 82% below median its historical median of 64.83. Over the past decade, Vantage Equities' Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.98 to 82.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Vantage Equities ranks #152 out of 618 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is Vantage Equities' Gross Margin % too high?
Vantage Equities' current Gross Margin % of 11.40% is 82% below median its 10-year median of 64.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.98 to a high of 82.55. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 48.29. Vantage Equities' value of 11.40% is 76.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vantage Equities ranks #152 out of 618 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vantage Equities has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vantage Equities' Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Vantage Equities ranks #152 out of 618 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vantage Equities in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.29. Vantage Equities' value of 11.40% is 76.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Vantage Equities' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.98 to 82.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.83 vs. the industry median of 48.29, Vantage Equities 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 48.29, based on 618 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. Vantage Equities's current Gross Margin % of 11.40% is 76.4% 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 Vantage Equities and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vantage Equities's current Gross Margin % is 11.40%, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 64.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vantage Equities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vantage Equities (PHS:V) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.57, compared to a current price of ₱0.84 — trading 47.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.40%, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 64.83 and 76.4% below the Capital Markets industry median of 48.29. Vantage Equities' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Vantage Equities (PHS:V), the current Gross Margin % is 11.40% 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 Vantage Equities (PHS:V) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vantage Equities stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.84 is trading 47.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.57.
GuruFocus considers Vantage Equities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:V:
Gross Margin %: 11.40% (82% below median its 10-year median of 64.83)
GF Value™: ₱0.57 vs. price of ₱0.84 (47.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.4% below the Capital Markets median (#152 of 618)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:V stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vantage Equities Inc is a Philippines-based investment and financial holding company. The company operates business into three segments as follows: Investment holdings segment deals in the acquisition and sale of financial instruments; Remittance services segment provides the infrastructure and services as the direct agent for money transfer of Overseas Filipino Workers; and Mutual fund management segment deals in the management of mutual funds. Subject to the management agreements with the respective funds, PEMI shall manage the resources and operations of the funds. Key revenue is generated from Investment Holdings segment.
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