Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSCSTC:QCG -0.42%60 Gross Margin % is 33.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 18.26. GuruFocus rates STC:QCG with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫7,849.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC ranks better than 80.29% on this metric.
STC:QCG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.29% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 19.05
vs STC:QCG: 39.08
Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC had a gross margin of 33.24% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC was 17.30% per year.
Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC (STC:QCG) 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
Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC had a gross margin of 33.24% 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.
Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quoc Cuong Gia Lai 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:QCG vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai 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.
Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quoc Cuong Gia Lai 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.
Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC (STC:QCG) has a Gross Margin % of 33.24% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 18.26. Over the past decade, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.08 to 39.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC ranks #55 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's current Gross Margin % of 33.24% is 82% above median its 10-year median of 18.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.08 to a high of 39.08. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's value of 33.24% is 74.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC ranks #55 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's Gross Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC ranks #55 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's value of 33.24% is 74.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.08 to 39.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.26 vs. the industry median of 19.05, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC 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 Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 19.05, based on 279 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. Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's current Gross Margin % of 33.24% is 74.5% 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 Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's current Gross Margin % is 33.24%, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 18.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC (STC:QCG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫7,849.13, compared to a current price of ₫11,950.00 — trading 52.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.24%, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 18.26 and 74.5% above the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC (STC:QCG), the current Gross Margin % is 33.24% 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 Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC (STC:QCG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₫11,950.00 is trading 52.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫7,849.13.
GuruFocus considers Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:QCG:
Gross Margin %: 33.24% (82% above median its 10-year median of 18.26)
GF Value™: ₫7,849.13 vs. price of ₫11,950.00 (52.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.5% above the Forest Products median (#55 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:QCG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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