Da Nang Port JSCHSTC:CDN 90 Gross Margin % is 38.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 35.80. GuruFocus rates HSTC:CDN with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫39,649.59 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 985 Transportation companies, Da Nang Port JSC ranks better than 81.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Da Nang Port JSC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HSTC:CDN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.72 Med: 35.8 Max: 39.23
Current: 39.23
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Da Nang Port JSC was 39.23%. The lowest was 33.72%. And the median was 35.80%.
HSTC:CDN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.12% of 985
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs HSTC:CDN: 39.23
Da Nang Port JSC had a gross margin of 38.82% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Da Nang Port JSC was 1.30% per year.
Da Nang Port JSC (HSTC:CDN) 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
Da Nang Port JSC had a gross margin of 38.82% 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.
Da Nang Port JSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Da Nang Port JSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Da Nang Port JSC'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.
Da Nang Port JSC Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Da Nang Port JSC'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.
Da Nang Port JSC Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Da Nang Port JSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Da Nang Port JSC'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.
Da Nang Port JSC (HSTC:CDN) has a Gross Margin % of 38.82% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Da Nang Port JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.80. Over the past decade, Da Nang Port JSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.72 to 39.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Da Nang Port JSC ranks #186 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Da Nang Port JSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Da Nang Port JSC's current Gross Margin % of 38.82% is near median its 10-year median of 35.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.72 to a high of 39.23. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Da Nang Port JSC's value of 38.82% is 90.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Da Nang Port JSC ranks #186 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Da Nang Port JSC has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Da Nang Port JSC's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Da Nang Port JSC ranks #186 out of 985 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Da Nang Port JSC in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Da Nang Port JSC's value of 38.82% is 90.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Da Nang Port JSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.72 to 39.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.80 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Da Nang Port JSC 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 985 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. Da Nang Port JSC's current Gross Margin % of 38.82% is 90.1% 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 Da Nang Port JSC and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Da Nang Port JSC's current Gross Margin % is 38.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Da Nang Port JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Da Nang Port JSC (HSTC:CDN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫39,649.59, compared to a current price of ₫27,900.00 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.80 and 90.1% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Da Nang Port JSC's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Da Nang Port JSC (HSTC:CDN), the current Gross Margin % is 38.82% 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 Da Nang Port JSC (HSTC:CDN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Da Nang Port JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫27,900.00 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫39,649.59.
GuruFocus considers Da Nang Port JSC to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:CDN:
Gross Margin %: 38.82% (near median its 10-year median of 35.80)
GF Value™: ₫39,649.59 vs. price of ₫27,900.00 (29.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.1% above the Transportation median (#186 of 985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:CDN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Da Nang Port JSC is a Vietnam-based shipping and logistics company. The main activities of the company are Cargo Handling, which includes Loading and unloading goods by road, loading and unloading seaport goods, loading and unloading goods at river ports; Service activities that directly support water transport; warehousing and storing goods in cold storage, bonded warehouses; wholesale and retail of solid, liquid, gaseous fuels and related products. The company generates majorly all of its revenue from Vietnam itself.
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