Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical (STC:DPM) 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
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical had a gross margin of 16.74% 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.
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical Gross Margin % Related Terms
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical 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.
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical Gross Margin % Chart
For the Chemicals subindustry, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical'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.
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical'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.
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical (STC:DPM) has a Gross Margin % of 16.74% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 23.01. Over the past decade, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.17 to 42.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical ranks #1001 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's Gross Margin % too high?
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's current Gross Margin % of 16.74% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 23.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.17 to a high of 42.08. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's value of 16.74% is 28.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical ranks #1001 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical ranks #1001 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's value of 16.74% is 28.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.17 to 42.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.01 vs. the industry median of 23.35, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.35, based on 1,561 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. Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's current Gross Margin % of 16.74% is 28.3% 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 Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's current Gross Margin % is 16.74%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 23.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical (STC:DPM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫23,364.31, compared to a current price of ₫22,650.00 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.74%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 23.01 and 28.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.35. Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical (STC:DPM), the current Gross Margin % is 16.74% 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 Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical (STC:DPM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫22,650.00 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫23,364.31.
GuruFocus considers Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STC:DPM:
Gross Margin %: 16.74% (27% below median its 10-year median of 23.01)
GF Value™: ₫23,364.31 vs. price of ₫22,650.00 (3.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.3% below the Chemicals median (#1001 of 1561)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:DPM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical Business Description
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical Corp is a Vietnam-based company that produces and trades fertilizer and chemicals. The company's product portfolio includes Urea, NPK, MOP, SA, and DAP fertilizers for the agricultural sector, as well as liquid Ammonia and UFC85/Formaldehyde, among others. It generates maximum revenue from the sale of fertilizers. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the export of its products to countries predominantly in Asia, and the rest through its domestic market.
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