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Viet Nam Rubber GroupSTC:GVR -6.06%85 Gross Margin % is 26.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 24.24. GuruFocus rates STC:GVR with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫35,977.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,559 Chemicals companies, Viet Nam Rubber Group ranks better than 60.49% on this metric.
STC:GVR's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 60.49% of 1559
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.52
vs STC:GVR: 27.84
Viet Nam Rubber Group had a gross margin of 26.42% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Viet Nam Rubber Group was 3.50% per year.
Viet Nam Rubber Group (STC:GVR) 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
Viet Nam Rubber Group had a gross margin of 26.42% 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.
Viet Nam Rubber Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Viet Nam Rubber Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Viet Nam Rubber Group'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:GVR vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Viet Nam Rubber Group'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.
Viet Nam Rubber Group Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Viet Nam Rubber Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viet Nam Rubber Group'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.
Viet Nam Rubber Group (STC:GVR) has a Gross Margin % of 26.42% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Viet Nam Rubber Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.24. Over the past decade, Viet Nam Rubber Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.78 to 29.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Viet Nam Rubber Group ranks #616 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is Viet Nam Rubber Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Viet Nam Rubber Group's current Gross Margin % of 26.42% is near median its 10-year median of 24.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.78 to a high of 29.76. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. Viet Nam Rubber Group's value of 26.42% is 12.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viet Nam Rubber Group ranks #616 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Viet Nam Rubber Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viet Nam Rubber Group's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Viet Nam Rubber Group ranks #616 out of 1559 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Viet Nam Rubber Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. Viet Nam Rubber Group's value of 26.42% is 12.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Viet Nam Rubber Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.78 to 29.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.24 vs. the industry median of 23.52, Viet Nam Rubber Group 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.52, based on 1,559 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. Viet Nam Rubber Group's current Gross Margin % of 26.42% is 12.3% 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 Viet Nam Rubber Group and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viet Nam Rubber Group's current Gross Margin % is 26.42%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viet Nam Rubber Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Rubber Group (STC:GVR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫35,977.33, compared to a current price of ₫27,900.00 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.42%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.24 and 12.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.52. Viet Nam Rubber Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Viet Nam Rubber Group (STC:GVR), the current Gross Margin % is 26.42% 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 Viet Nam Rubber Group (STC:GVR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Rubber Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫27,900.00 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫35,977.33.
GuruFocus considers Viet Nam Rubber Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:GVR:
Gross Margin %: 26.42% (near median its 10-year median of 24.24)
GF Value™: ₫35,977.33 vs. price of ₫27,900.00 (22.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.3% above the Chemicals median (#616 of 1559)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:GVR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Viet Nam Rubber Group Ltd is engaged in planting, maintaining, exploiting, processing, trading in rubber, wood processing and rubber industry in Vietnam. The company is also involved in the manufacturing, purchasing and selling of industrial products, natural rubber and others. The Group has invested in the industrial parks on rubber land of the group under the land use planning approved by the Government.
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