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Century Land JSCSTC:CRE +5.43%69 Gross Margin % is 19.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 23.18. GuruFocus rates STC:CRE with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫11,691.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,640 Real Estate companies, Century Land JSC ranks worse than 70.49% on this metric.
Century Land JSC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Century Land JSC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STC:CRE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.82 Med: 23.18 Max: 32.93
Current: 22.84
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Century Land JSC was 32.93%. The lowest was 18.82%. And the median was 23.18%.
STC:CRE's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 70.49% of 1640
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.93
vs STC:CRE: 22.84
Century Land JSC had a gross margin of 19.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Century Land JSC was -4.50% per year.
Century Land JSC (STC:CRE) 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
Century Land JSC had a gross margin of 19.03% 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.
Century Land JSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Century Land JSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Century Land 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.
STC:CRE vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Century Land 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.
Century Land JSC Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Century Land JSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Land 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.
Century Land JSC (STC:CRE) has a Gross Margin % of 19.03% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Century Land JSC and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 23.18. Over the past decade, Century Land JSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.82 to 32.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Land JSC ranks #1156 out of 1640 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is Century Land JSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Century Land JSC's current Gross Margin % of 19.03% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 23.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.82 to a high of 32.93. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.93. Century Land JSC's value of 19.03% is 48.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Land JSC ranks #1156 out of 1640 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Land JSC has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Land JSC's Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Century Land JSC ranks #1156 out of 1640 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Century Land JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.93. Century Land JSC's value of 19.03% is 48.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Century Land JSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.82 to 32.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.18 vs. the industry median of 36.93, Century Land 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.93, based on 1,640 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. Century Land JSC's current Gross Margin % of 19.03% is 48.5% 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 Century Land JSC and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Land JSC's current Gross Margin % is 19.03%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 23.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Land JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Land JSC (STC:CRE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫11,691.13, compared to a current price of ₫6,800.00 — trading 41.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.03%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 23.18 and 48.5% below the Real Estate industry median of 36.93. Century Land JSC's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Century Land JSC (STC:CRE), the current Gross Margin % is 19.03% 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 Century Land JSC (STC:CRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Land JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫6,800.00 is trading 41.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫11,691.13.
GuruFocus considers Century Land JSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STC:CRE:
Gross Margin %: 19.03% (18% below median its 10-year median of 23.18)
GF Value™: ₫11,691.13 vs. price of ₫6,800.00 (41.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.5% below the Real Estate median (#1156 of 1640)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:CRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Century Land JSC is a Vietnam-based real estate company. The company offers real estate services, including consulting real estate developers on projects and sales strategies.
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