Nam Long InvestmentSTC:NLG -0.19%85 Gross Margin % is 29.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 41.83. GuruFocus rates STC:NLG with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫41,327.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,646 Real Estate companies, Nam Long Investment ranks better than 55.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nam Long Investment's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STC:NLG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.26 Med: 41.83 Max: 49.1
Current: 41.28
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nam Long Investment was 49.10%. The lowest was 30.26%. And the median was 41.83%.
STC:NLG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 55.29% of 1646
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.96
vs STC:NLG: 41.28
Nam Long Investment had a gross margin of 29.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nam Long Investment was 6.90% per year.
Nam Long Investment (STC:NLG) 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
Nam Long Investment had a gross margin of 29.77% 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.
Nam Long Investment Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nam Long Investment Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nam Long Investment'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.
Nam Long Investment Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Nam Long Investment'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.
Nam Long Investment Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Nam Long Investment's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nam Long Investment'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.
Nam Long Investment (STC:NLG) has a Gross Margin % of 29.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nam Long Investment and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 41.83. Over the past decade, Nam Long Investment's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.26 to 49.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Nam Long Investment ranks #736 out of 1646 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is Nam Long Investment's Gross Margin % too high?
Nam Long Investment's current Gross Margin % of 29.77% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 41.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.26 to a high of 49.10. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Nam Long Investment's value of 29.77% is 19.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nam Long Investment ranks #736 out of 1646 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nam Long Investment has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nam Long Investment's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Nam Long Investment ranks #736 out of 1646 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Nam Long Investment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Nam Long Investment's value of 29.77% is 19.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Nam Long Investment's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.26 to 49.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.83 vs. the industry median of 36.96, Nam Long Investment 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 36.96, based on 1,646 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. Nam Long Investment's current Gross Margin % of 29.77% is 19.5% 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 Nam Long Investment and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nam Long Investment's current Gross Margin % is 29.77%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 41.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nam Long Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nam Long Investment (STC:NLG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫41,327.95, compared to a current price of ₫26,400.00 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.77%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 41.83 and 19.5% below the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. Nam Long Investment's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 Nam Long Investment (STC:NLG), the current Gross Margin % is 29.77% 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 Nam Long Investment (STC:NLG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nam Long Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫26,400.00 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫41,327.95.
GuruFocus considers Nam Long Investment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STC:NLG:
Gross Margin %: 29.77% (29% below median its 10-year median of 41.83)
GF Value™: ₫41,327.95 vs. price of ₫26,400.00 (36.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.5% below the Real Estate median (#736 of 1646)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:NLG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nam Long Investment Corp is a Vietnam-based company real estate company engaged in civil and industrial construction; housing renovation; interior decoration; housing trade; road and bridge construction; construction of drainage systems; and other related activities. The company also develops land banks and housing projects, and is also involved in the management and exploitation of commercial real estate properties.
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