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VivantPHS:VVT 95 Gross Margin % is 16.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 23.52. GuruFocus rates PHS:VVT with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱27.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 490 Utilities - Regulated companies, Vivant ranks worse than 59.18% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Vivant's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱349 Mil. Vivant's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱2,111 Mil. Therefore, Vivant's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.51%.
Warning Sign:
Vivant Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vivant's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:VVT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.89 Med: 23.52 Max: 48.29
Current: 25.42
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Vivant was 48.29%. The lowest was 12.89%. And the median was 23.52%.
PHS:VVT's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 59.18% of 490
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.915
vs PHS:VVT: 25.42
Vivant had a gross margin of 16.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Vivant was -11.60% per year.
Vivant (PHS:VVT) 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
Vivant had a gross margin of 16.51% 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.
Vivant Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vivant Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vivant'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:VVT vs NEE, SO, DUK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Vivant'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.
Vivant Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Vivant's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vivant'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.
Vivant (PHS:VVT) has a Gross Margin % of 16.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vivant and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 23.52. Over the past decade, Vivant's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.89 to 48.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Vivant ranks #290 out of 490 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is Vivant's Gross Margin % too high?
Vivant's current Gross Margin % of 16.51% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 23.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.89 to a high of 48.29. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.92. Vivant's value of 16.51% is 46.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vivant ranks #290 out of 490 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vivant has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vivant's Gross Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Vivant ranks #290 out of 490 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vivant in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.92. Vivant's value of 16.51% is 46.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Vivant's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.89 to 48.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.52 vs. the industry median of 30.92, Vivant 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.92, based on 490 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. Vivant's current Gross Margin % of 16.51% is 46.6% 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 Vivant and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vivant's current Gross Margin % is 16.51%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 23.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vivant stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vivant (PHS:VVT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱27.83, compared to a current price of ₱20.20 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.51%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 23.52 and 46.6% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.92. Vivant's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 6 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 Vivant (PHS:VVT), the current Gross Margin % is 16.51% 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 Vivant (PHS:VVT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vivant stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱20.20 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱27.83.
GuruFocus considers Vivant to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:VVT:
Gross Margin %: 16.51% (30% below median its 10-year median of 23.52)
GF Value™: ₱27.83 vs. price of ₱20.20 (27.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.6% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#290 of 490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:VVT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vivant Corp, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the electric power generation (renewable and non-renewable energy), electric power distribution, retail electricity business and water infrastructure. The company operates through three segments: (1) power generation, (2) infrastructure and water treatment and desalination, and (3) investing in shares of stock. The majority of its revenue comes from the power generation segment. Geographically, it operates predominantly in the Philippines.
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