Wilcon DepotPHS:WLCON -0.18%85 Gross Margin % is 37.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 35.87. GuruFocus rates PHS:WLCON with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱15.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Wilcon Depot ranks better than 54.52% 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
Wilcon Depot had a gross margin of 37.02% 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.
Wilcon Depot Gross Margin % Related Terms
Wilcon Depot Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wilcon Depot'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:WLCON vs HD, LOW, FND: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Wilcon Depot'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.
Wilcon Depot Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wilcon Depot's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wilcon Depot'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.
Wilcon Depot (PHS:WLCON) has a Gross Margin % of 37.02% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Wilcon Depot and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.87. Over the past decade, Wilcon Depot's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.82 to 39.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Wilcon Depot ranks #508 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Wilcon Depot's Gross Margin % too high?
Wilcon Depot's current Gross Margin % of 37.02% is near median its 10-year median of 35.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.82 to a high of 39.57. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Wilcon Depot's value of 37.02% is 2.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wilcon Depot ranks #508 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wilcon Depot has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilcon Depot's Gross Margin % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Wilcon Depot ranks #508 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Wilcon Depot in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Wilcon Depot's value of 37.02% is 2.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Wilcon Depot's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.82 to 39.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.87 vs. the industry median of 36.23, Wilcon Depot 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.23, based on 1,117 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. Wilcon Depot's current Gross Margin % of 37.02% is 2.2% 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 Wilcon Depot and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wilcon Depot's current Gross Margin % is 37.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilcon Depot stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilcon Depot (PHS:WLCON) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱15.75, compared to a current price of ₱5.57 — trading 64.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.87 and 2.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.23. Wilcon Depot's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Wilcon Depot (PHS:WLCON), the current Gross Margin % is 37.02% 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 Wilcon Depot (PHS:WLCON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilcon Depot stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱5.57 is trading 64.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱15.75.
GuruFocus considers Wilcon Depot to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:WLCON:
Gross Margin %: 37.02% (near median its 10-year median of 35.87)
GF Value™: ₱15.75 vs. price of ₱5.57 (64.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#508 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:WLCON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wilcon Depot Inc operates in the construction and home improvement supply industry in the Philippines. It competes with retailers, wholesalers and distributors based on product range and quality, pricing, target market, and sales network coverage. It caters to middle to high income homeowners for construction, renovation, repair and maintenance, and home improvement needs. Its product offerings include tiles and flooring, plumbing and sanitary wares, furniture, furnishings and houseware, paints, appliances, and building materials. Its segments are retail consumers, consisting of homeowners and small and independent contractors, which generate the majority of revenues, and institutional accounts, consisting of property developers, which contribute a smaller portion of revenue.
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