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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
Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC had a gross margin of 36.47% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vietnam Machinery Installation - 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.
HSTC:LLM vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Vietnam Machinery Installation - 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.
Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vietnam Machinery Installation - 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.
Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC (HSTC:LLM) has a Gross Margin % of 36.47% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC and its competitors. This is 852% above median its historical median of 3.83. Over the past decade, Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.74 to 16.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC ranks #1053 out of 1729 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC's current Gross Margin % of 36.47% is 852% above median its 10-year median of 3.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.74 to a high of 16.58. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.77. Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC's value of 36.47% is 75.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC ranks #1053 out of 1729 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC ranks #1053 out of 1729 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.77. Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC's value of 36.47% is 75.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.74 to 16.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.83 vs. the industry median of 20.77, Vietnam Machinery Installation - 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.77, based on 1,729 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. Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC's current Gross Margin % of 36.47% is 75.6% 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 Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC's current Gross Margin % is 36.47%, which is 852% above median its own 10-year median of 3.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC (HSTC:LLM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫14,158.66, compared to a current price of ₫36,300.00 — trading 156.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.47%, which is 852% above median its 10-year median of 3.83 and 75.6% above the Construction industry median of 20.77. Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC (HSTC:LLM), the current Gross Margin % is 36.47% as of Jun. 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 Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC (HSTC:LLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₫36,300.00 is trading 156.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫14,158.66.
GuruFocus considers Vietnam Machinery Installation - JSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:LLM:
Gross Margin %: 36.47% (852% above median its 10-year median of 3.83)
GF Value™: ₫14,158.66 vs. price of ₫36,300.00 (156.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.6% above the Construction median (#1053 of 1729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:LLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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