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Dien Quang Group JSCSTC:DQC -0.64%65 Gross Margin % is 21.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 25.33. GuruFocus rates STC:DQC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫16,386.60 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,999 Industrial Products companies, Dien Quang Group JSC ranks worse than 64.19% on this metric.
Dien Quang Group JSC (STC:DQC) 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
Dien Quang Group JSC had a gross margin of 21.34% 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.
Dien Quang Group JSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dien Quang Group JSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dien Quang Group 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:DQC vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Dien Quang Group 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.
Dien Quang Group JSC Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Dien Quang Group JSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dien Quang Group 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.
Dien Quang Group JSC (STC:DQC) has a Gross Margin % of 21.34% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dien Quang Group JSC and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 25.33. Over the past decade, Dien Quang Group JSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.72 to 32.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Dien Quang Group JSC ranks #1925 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is Dien Quang Group JSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Dien Quang Group JSC's current Gross Margin % of 21.34% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 25.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.72 to a high of 32.49. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.78. Dien Quang Group JSC's value of 21.34% is 20.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dien Quang Group JSC ranks #1925 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dien Quang Group JSC has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dien Quang Group JSC's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Dien Quang Group JSC ranks #1925 out of 2999 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dien Quang Group JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.78. Dien Quang Group JSC's value of 21.34% is 20.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Dien Quang Group JSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.72 to 32.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.33 vs. the industry median of 26.78, Dien Quang Group 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.78, based on 2,999 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. Dien Quang Group JSC's current Gross Margin % of 21.34% is 20.3% 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 Dien Quang Group JSC and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dien Quang Group JSC's current Gross Margin % is 21.34%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 25.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dien Quang Group JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dien Quang Group JSC (STC:DQC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫16,386.60, compared to a current price of ₫9,300.00 — trading 43.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.34%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 25.33 and 20.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.78. Dien Quang Group JSC's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Dien Quang Group JSC (STC:DQC), the current Gross Margin % is 21.34% 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 Dien Quang Group JSC (STC:DQC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dien Quang Group JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫9,300.00 is trading 43.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫16,386.60.
GuruFocus considers Dien Quang Group JSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STC:DQC:
Gross Margin %: 21.34% (16% below median its 10-year median of 25.33)
GF Value™: ₫16,386.60 vs. price of ₫9,300.00 (43.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.3% below the Industrial Products median (#1925 of 2999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:DQC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dien Quang Group JSC is a technology company in the lighting industry and electrical equipment. The company's project consists of Bac Giang Gymnasium, Phnom Penh - Cambodia International Airport Project, and Ben Tre Museum.
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