What is Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC Gross Margin %?
Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSCHSTC:VLC 74 Gross Margin % is 22.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 28.56. GuruFocus rates HSTC:VLC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫17,376.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC ranks worse than 59.37% on this metric.
HSTC:VLC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 59.37% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs HSTC:VLC: 22.10
Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC had a gross margin of 22.81% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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 Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC had a gross margin of 22.81% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
* 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:VLC vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) 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 Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) 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 Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC (HSTC:VLC) has a Gross Margin % of 22.81% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 28.56. Over the past decade, Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.39 to 31.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC ranks #1128 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC's current Gross Margin % of 22.81% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 28.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.39 to a high of 31.48. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC's value of 22.81% is 13.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC ranks #1128 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC ranks #1128 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC's value of 22.81% is 13.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.39 to 31.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.56 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,900 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 Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC's current Gross Margin % of 22.81% is 13.5% 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 Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC's current Gross Margin % is 22.81%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 28.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC (HSTC:VLC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫17,376.73, compared to a current price of ₫12,300.00 — trading 29.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.81%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 28.56 and 13.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC (HSTC:VLC), the current Gross Margin % is 22.81% 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 Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC (HSTC:VLC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫12,300.00 is trading 29.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫17,376.73.
GuruFocus considers Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:VLC:
Gross Margin %: 22.81% (20% below median its 10-year median of 28.56)
GF Value™: ₫17,376.73 vs. price of ₫12,300.00 (29.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1128 of 1900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:VLC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vietnam Livestock ( VILICO ) JSC Business Description
Vietnam Livestock Corp ( VILICO ) JSC is engaged in financial investment, technology transfer in livestock, poultry, and animal feed processing; production, processing, trading, import, and export of livestock products, food, raw materials, animal feed, veterinary drugs, and veterinary supplies, agricultural, forestry and fishery products, equipment and spare parts for animal husbandry and food production and processing and other commodities; real estate business, hotel service, office rental and apartment.
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