Petrolimex Petrochemical JSCHSTC:PLC 74 Gross Margin % is 15.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 13.60. GuruFocus rates HSTC:PLC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫30,035.51 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,565 Chemicals companies, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC ranks worse than 76.17% 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
Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC had a gross margin of 15.02% 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.
Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Petrolimex Petrochemical 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:PLC vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Petrolimex Petrochemical 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.
Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petrolimex Petrochemical 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.
Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC (HSTC:PLC) has a Gross Margin % of 15.02% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 13.60. Over the past decade, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.87 to 17.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC ranks #1192 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's current Gross Margin % of 15.02% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 13.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.87 to a high of 17.93. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's value of 15.02% is 35.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC ranks #1192 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC ranks #1192 out of 1565 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's value of 15.02% is 35.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.87 to 17.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.60 vs. the industry median of 23.38, Petrolimex Petrochemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.38, based on 1,565 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. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's current Gross Margin % of 15.02% is 35.8% 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 Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's current Gross Margin % is 15.02%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 13.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC (HSTC:PLC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫30,035.51, compared to a current price of ₫20,300.00 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.02%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 13.60 and 35.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC (HSTC:PLC), the current Gross Margin % is 15.02% 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 Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC (HSTC:PLC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫20,300.00 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫30,035.51.
GuruFocus considers Petrolimex Petrochemical JSC to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:PLC:
Gross Margin %: 15.02% (10% above median its 10-year median of 13.60)
GF Value™: ₫30,035.51 vs. price of ₫20,300.00 (32.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.8% below the Chemicals median (#1192 of 1565)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:PLC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petrolimex Petrochemical Corporation JSC is principally engaged in trading, importing and exporting lubricants, asphalt, chemicals and other petroleum and gas-related products. It is also involved in the trading, importing and exporting materials and equipment specialized in petrochemicals. The company offers transportation services; warehouse leasing; blending, testing, consultancy, and petrochemical technical services. In addition, it provides Maritime supply services.
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