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What is Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC Gross Margin %?
Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSCHSTC:FRC 59 Gross Margin % is 23.25% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 24.28. GuruFocus rates HSTC:FRC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫16,914.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC ranks worse than 67.39% on this metric.
HSTC:FRC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.39% of 417
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 29.49
vs HSTC:FRC: 23.25
Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC had a gross margin of 23.25% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC (HSTC:FRC) 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
Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC had a gross margin of 23.25% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC Gross Margin % Chart
Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC Annual Data
HSTC:FRC vs SN, SGI, MHK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Forest Products Export of Quang Nam 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.
Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC Gross Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forest Products Export of Quang Nam 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.
Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC (HSTC:FRC) has a Gross Margin % of 23.25% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.28. Over the past decade, Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.44 to 27.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC ranks #281 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 67.4%.
Is Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC's current Gross Margin % of 23.25% is near median its 10-year median of 24.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.44 to a high of 27.10. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Gross Margin % is 29.49. Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC's value of 23.25% is 21.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC ranks #281 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC's Gross Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC ranks #281 out of 417 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.49. Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC's value of 23.25% is 21.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.44 to 27.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.28 vs. the industry median of 29.49, Forest Products Export of Quang Nam 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Gross Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 29.49, based on 417 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. Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC's current Gross Margin % of 23.25% is 21.2% 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 Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC's current Gross Margin % is 23.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC (HSTC:FRC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫16,914.03, compared to a current price of ₫25,000.00 — trading 47.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.28 and 21.2% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 29.49. Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 9 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 Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC (HSTC:FRC), the current Gross Margin % is 23.25% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC (HSTC:FRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₫25,000.00 is trading 47.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫16,914.03.
GuruFocus considers Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:FRC:
Gross Margin %: 23.25% (near median its 10-year median of 24.28)
GF Value™: ₫16,914.03 vs. price of ₫25,000.00 (47.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.2% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#281 of 417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:FRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC Business Description
Forest Products Export of Quang Nam JSC specializing in manufacturing outdoor and indoor furniture in Vietnam. Its products include Bench with central table; Folding Armchair; Position Chair; Bar Chair and Other.
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