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Agribank Securities JSCSTC:AGR -5.54%76 Gross Margin % is 73.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 77.90. GuruFocus rates STC:AGR with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫20,599.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 618 Capital Markets companies, Agribank Securities JSC ranks better than 70.87% 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
Agribank Securities JSC had a gross margin of 73.67% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Agribank Securities JSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Agribank Securities 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.
STC:AGR vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Agribank Securities 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.
Agribank Securities JSC Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Agribank Securities JSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Agribank Securities 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.
Agribank Securities JSC (STC:AGR) has a Gross Margin % of 73.67% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Agribank Securities JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 77.90. Over the past decade, Agribank Securities JSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.44 to 90.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Agribank Securities JSC ranks #180 out of 618 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is Agribank Securities JSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Agribank Securities JSC's current Gross Margin % of 73.67% is near median its 10-year median of 77.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.44 to a high of 90.46. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 49.87. Agribank Securities JSC's value of 73.67% is 47.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Agribank Securities JSC ranks #180 out of 618 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Agribank Securities JSC has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Agribank Securities JSC's Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Agribank Securities JSC ranks #180 out of 618 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Agribank Securities JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.87. Agribank Securities JSC's value of 73.67% is 47.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Agribank Securities JSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.44 to 90.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 77.90 vs. the industry median of 49.87, Agribank Securities 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 49.87, based on 618 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. Agribank Securities JSC's current Gross Margin % of 73.67% is 47.7% 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 Agribank Securities JSC and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Agribank Securities JSC's current Gross Margin % is 73.67%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 77.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Agribank Securities JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agribank Securities JSC (STC:AGR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫20,599.43, compared to a current price of ₫14,500.00 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 73.67%, which is near median its 10-year median of 77.90 and 47.7% above the Capital Markets industry median of 49.87. Agribank Securities JSC's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Agribank Securities JSC (STC:AGR), the current Gross Margin % is 73.67% 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 Agribank Securities JSC (STC:AGR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agribank Securities JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫14,500.00 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫20,599.43.
GuruFocus considers Agribank Securities JSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STC:AGR:
Gross Margin %: 73.67% (near median its 10-year median of 77.90)
GF Value™: ₫20,599.43 vs. price of ₫14,500.00 (29.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.7% above the Capital Markets median (#180 of 618)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:AGR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Agribank Securities JSC operates as a securities services company in Vietnam. It business line include securities and stock brokerage, securities investment and corporate finance consultancy, and securities placement and registration services.
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