Damsan JSCSTC:ADS +0.77%72 Gross Margin % is 8.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 8.14. GuruFocus rates STC:ADS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫9,907.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Damsan JSC ranks worse than 80.23% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Damsan JSC's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫34,596 Mil. Damsan JSC's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫408,192 Mil. Therefore, Damsan JSC's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Damsan JSC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STC:ADS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.33 Med: 8.14 Max: 13.49
Current: 12.25
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Damsan JSC was 13.49%. The lowest was 3.33%. And the median was 8.14%.
STC:ADS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 80.23% of 1027
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.34
vs STC:ADS: 12.25
Damsan JSC had a gross margin of 8.48% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Damsan JSC was 13.70% per year.
Damsan JSC (STC:ADS) 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
Damsan JSC had a gross margin of 8.48% 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.
Damsan JSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Damsan JSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Damsan JSC's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* 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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Damsan 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.
Damsan JSC Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Damsan JSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Damsan 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.
Damsan JSC (STC:ADS) has a Gross Margin % of 8.48% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Damsan JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.14. Over the past decade, Damsan JSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.33 to 13.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Damsan JSC ranks #824 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 80.2%.
Is Damsan JSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Damsan JSC's current Gross Margin % of 8.48% is near median its 10-year median of 8.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.33 to a high of 13.49. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Damsan JSC's value of 8.48% is 70.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Damsan JSC ranks #824 out of 1027 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Damsan JSC has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Damsan JSC's Gross Margin % compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Damsan JSC ranks #824 out of 1027 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Damsan JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Damsan JSC's value of 8.48% is 70.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Damsan JSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.33 to 13.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.14 vs. the industry median of 28.34, Damsan 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.34, based on 1,027 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. Damsan JSC's current Gross Margin % of 8.48% is 70.1% 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 Damsan JSC and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Damsan JSC's current Gross Margin % is 8.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Damsan JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Damsan JSC (STC:ADS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫9,907.62, compared to a current price of ₫9,220.00 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.14 and 70.1% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.34. Damsan JSC's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Damsan JSC (STC:ADS), the current Gross Margin % is 8.48% 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 Damsan JSC (STC:ADS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Damsan JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫9,220.00 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫9,907.62.
GuruFocus considers Damsan JSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STC:ADS:
Gross Margin %: 8.48% (near median its 10-year median of 8.14)
GF Value™: ₫9,907.62 vs. price of ₫9,220.00 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.1% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#824 of 1027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:ADS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Damsan JSC is a Vietnam-based company operating mainly in the textile manufacturing and real estate industries. It manufactures cotton yarns, coarse textiles, and finished textile products, and is also engaged in developing and trading apartments and other urban real estate projects. Additionally, the company manufactures solar panels for solar farms, rooftop and floating solar projects, street lights, and other applications. Its operating business segments are: Cotton, Yarn, Towel, Real Estate, and Other business operations. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the manufacturing and sale of yarns. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the local market and also has business exposure to other countries.
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