FPT Telecom JSCHSTC:FOX -0.80%87 Gross Margin % is 48.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 48.22. GuruFocus rates HSTC:FOX with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫70,973.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 344 Telecommunication Services companies, FPT Telecom JSC ranks worse than 53.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for FPT Telecom JSC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HSTC:FOX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.96 Med: 48.22 Max: 49.78
Current: 49.23
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of FPT Telecom JSC was 49.78%. The lowest was 45.96%. And the median was 48.22%.
HSTC:FOX's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.49% of 344
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.415
vs HSTC:FOX: 49.23
FPT Telecom JSC had a gross margin of 48.19% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for FPT Telecom JSC was 0.10% per year.
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
FPT Telecom JSC had a gross margin of 48.19% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
FPT Telecom JSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
FPT Telecom JSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FPT Telecom 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:FOX vs TMUS, VZ, T: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, FPT Telecom 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.
FPT Telecom JSC Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, FPT Telecom JSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FPT Telecom 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.
FPT Telecom JSC (HSTC:FOX) has a Gross Margin % of 48.19% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on FPT Telecom JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.22. Over the past decade, FPT Telecom JSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.96 to 49.78. According to the industry distribution chart, FPT Telecom JSC ranks #184 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 53.5%.
Is FPT Telecom JSC's Gross Margin % too high?
FPT Telecom JSC's current Gross Margin % of 48.19% is near median its 10-year median of 48.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.96 to a high of 49.78. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. FPT Telecom JSC's value of 48.19% is 6.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FPT Telecom JSC ranks #184 out of 344 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FPT Telecom JSC has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FPT Telecom JSC's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, FPT Telecom JSC ranks #184 out of 344 companies for Gross Margin %. This places FPT Telecom JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.42. FPT Telecom JSC's value of 48.19% is 6.3% below this benchmark. Historically, FPT Telecom JSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.96 to 49.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.22 vs. the industry median of 51.42, FPT Telecom 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 51.42, based on 344 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. FPT Telecom JSC's current Gross Margin % of 48.19% is 6.3% 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 FPT Telecom JSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FPT Telecom JSC's current Gross Margin % is 48.19%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FPT Telecom JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FPT Telecom JSC (HSTC:FOX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫70,973.08, compared to a current price of ₫74,700.00 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.19%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.22 and 6.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.42. FPT Telecom JSC's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign 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 FPT Telecom JSC (HSTC:FOX), the current Gross Margin % is 48.19% 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 FPT Telecom JSC (HSTC:FOX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FPT Telecom JSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₫74,700.00 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫70,973.08.
GuruFocus considers FPT Telecom JSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:FOX:
Gross Margin %: 48.19% (near median its 10-year median of 48.22)
GF Value™: ₫70,973.08 vs. price of ₫74,700.00 (5.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#184 of 344)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:FOX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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