DAP-VINACHEM JSCHSTC:DDV 85 Gross Margin % is 10.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 13.10. GuruFocus rates HSTC:DDV with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫35,094.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Agriculture companies, DAP-VINACHEM JSC ranks worse than 70.04% 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
DAP-VINACHEM JSC had a gross margin of 10.91% 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.
DAP-VINACHEM JSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
DAP-VINACHEM JSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DAP-VINACHEM 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.
HSTC:DDV vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, DAP-VINACHEM 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.
DAP-VINACHEM JSC Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, DAP-VINACHEM JSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DAP-VINACHEM 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.
DAP-VINACHEM JSC (HSTC:DDV) has a Gross Margin % of 10.91% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DAP-VINACHEM JSC and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 13.10. Over the past decade, DAP-VINACHEM JSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.17 to 16.71. According to the industry distribution chart, DAP-VINACHEM JSC ranks #173 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 70%.
Is DAP-VINACHEM JSC's Gross Margin % too high?
DAP-VINACHEM JSC's current Gross Margin % of 10.91% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 13.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.17 to a high of 16.71. The Agriculture industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. DAP-VINACHEM JSC's value of 10.91% is 56% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DAP-VINACHEM JSC ranks #173 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DAP-VINACHEM JSC has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DAP-VINACHEM JSC's Gross Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, DAP-VINACHEM JSC ranks #173 out of 247 companies for Gross Margin %. This places DAP-VINACHEM JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. DAP-VINACHEM JSC's value of 10.91% is 56% below this benchmark. Historically, DAP-VINACHEM JSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.17 to 16.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.10 vs. the industry median of 24.81, DAP-VINACHEM JSC 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 Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 24.81, based on 247 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. DAP-VINACHEM JSC's current Gross Margin % of 10.91% is 56% 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 DAP-VINACHEM JSC and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DAP-VINACHEM JSC's current Gross Margin % is 10.91%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 13.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DAP-VINACHEM JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DAP-VINACHEM JSC (HSTC:DDV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫35,094.11, compared to a current price of ₫22,800.00 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.91%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 13.10 and 56% below the Agriculture industry median of 24.81. DAP-VINACHEM JSC's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 DAP-VINACHEM JSC (HSTC:DDV), the current Gross Margin % is 10.91% 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 DAP-VINACHEM JSC (HSTC:DDV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DAP-VINACHEM JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫22,800.00 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫35,094.11.
GuruFocus considers DAP-VINACHEM JSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:DDV:
Gross Margin %: 10.91% (17% below median its 10-year median of 13.10)
GF Value™: ₫35,094.11 vs. price of ₫22,800.00 (35% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56% below the Agriculture median (#173 of 247)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:DDV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DAP-VINACHEM JSC operates in the manufacturing and trading of agricultural fertilizers. Its activities include manufacturing fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, basic chemicals, generating, transmitting and distributing electricity, repairing machinery and electrical equipment, installing machinery and industrial equipment, wholesale of fertilizers, nitrogen compounds and basic chemicals, warehouse leasing, port toll collection, road freight transport, construction activities, manufacturing cement, lime, plaster, concrete and other non-metallic mineral products, and wholesale of construction materials and installation equipment. Its products and services include DAP fertilizer, chemicals, plaster, and port services.
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