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Villar Land HoldingsPHS:VLC 61 Gross Margin % is 66.93% as of Sep. 2025, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 56.77. GuruFocus rates PHS:VLC with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱609.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,645 Real Estate companies, Villar Land Holdings ranks better than 73.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Villar Land Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:VLC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.8 Med: 56.77 Max: 63.42
Current: 61.75
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Villar Land Holdings was 63.42%. The lowest was 48.80%. And the median was 56.77%.
PHS:VLC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 73.68% of 1645
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.98
vs PHS:VLC: 61.75
Villar Land Holdings had a gross margin of 66.93% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Villar Land Holdings was 4.80% per year.
Villar Land Holdings (PHS:VLC) 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
Villar Land Holdings had a gross margin of 66.93% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable 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.
Villar Land Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Villar Land Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Villar Land Holdings'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.
Villar Land Holdings Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Villar Land Holdings'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.
Villar Land Holdings Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Villar Land Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Villar Land Holdings'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.
Villar Land Holdings (PHS:VLC) has a Gross Margin % of 66.93% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Villar Land Holdings and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 56.77. Over the past decade, Villar Land Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.80 to 63.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Villar Land Holdings ranks #433 out of 1645 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Villar Land Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Villar Land Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 66.93% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 56.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.80 to a high of 63.42. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.98. Villar Land Holdings' value of 66.93% is 81% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Villar Land Holdings ranks #433 out of 1645 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Villar Land Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Villar Land Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Villar Land Holdings ranks #433 out of 1645 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Villar Land Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.98. Villar Land Holdings' value of 66.93% is 81% above this benchmark. Historically, Villar Land Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.80 to 63.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.77 vs. the industry median of 36.98, Villar Land Holdings 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.98, based on 1,645 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. Villar Land Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 66.93% is 81% 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 Villar Land Holdings and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Villar Land Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 66.93%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 56.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Villar Land Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Villar Land Holdings (PHS:VLC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱609.85, compared to a current price of ₱448.00 — trading 26.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 66.93%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 56.77 and 81% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.98. Villar Land Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Villar Land Holdings (PHS:VLC), the current Gross Margin % is 66.93% as of Sep. 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 Villar Land Holdings (PHS:VLC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Villar Land Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱448.00 is trading 26.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱609.85.
GuruFocus considers Villar Land Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:VLC:
Gross Margin %: 66.93% (18% above median its 10-year median of 56.77)
GF Value™: ₱609.85 vs. price of ₱448.00 (26.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81% above the Real Estate median (#433 of 1645)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:VLC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Villar Land Holdings Corp, formerly Golden MV Holdings Inc is a Philippines-based developer of memorial parks in the country in terms of the number of projects, overall sales, and land development. The company develops, constructs, and operates columbarium and memorial chapel facilities, and is also engaged in the construction and development of residential projects in various places all over the Philippines. The company has two operating segments; the Residential segment pertains to the housing market segment of the group. It caters to the development and sale of residential houses and lots, subdivision lots, and condominium units, and The Deathcare segment pertains to the sale of memorial lots, interment income, and income from chapel services.
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