HSTC:VEA's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 83.81% of 210
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 25.66
vs HSTC:VEA: 15.18
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery had a gross margin of 14.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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 Engine & Agricultural Machinery had a gross margin of 14.40% 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.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery 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:VEA vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery'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 Engine & Agricultural Machinery Gross Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery'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 Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA) has a Gross Margin % of 14.40% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.72. Over the past decade, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.46 to 15.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery ranks #176 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Gross Margin % too high?
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's current Gross Margin % of 14.40% is near median its 10-year median of 13.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 15.31. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Gross Margin % is 25.66. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's value of 14.40% is 43.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery ranks #176 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Gross Margin % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery ranks #176 out of 210 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.66. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's value of 14.40% is 43.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.46 to 15.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.72 vs. the industry median of 25.66, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Gross Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 25.66, based on 210 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 Engine & Agricultural Machinery's current Gross Margin % of 14.40% is 43.9% 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 Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's current Gross Margin % is 14.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫41,779.58, compared to a current price of ₫34,900.00 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.72 and 43.9% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 25.66. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA), the current Gross Margin % is 14.40% 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 Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫34,900.00 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫41,779.58.
GuruFocus considers Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:VEA:
Gross Margin %: 14.40% (near median its 10-year median of 13.72)
GF Value™: ₫41,779.58 vs. price of ₫34,900.00 (16.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.9% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#176 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:VEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Business Description
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Corp is engaged in manufacturing and trading machinery and spare parts for agricultural, forestry, and fishery production and transportation. Its products include VEAM cars, tractors, engines, agricultural machinery, and accessories.
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