Viet Dragon SecuritiesSTC:VDS -1.77%81 Gross Margin % is 43.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 31.37. GuruFocus rates STC:VDS with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫25,101.58 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 617 Capital Markets companies, Viet Dragon Securities ranks better than 54.13% on this metric.
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 Dragon Securities had a gross margin of 43.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Viet Dragon Securities Gross Margin % Related Terms
Viet Dragon Securities Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Viet Dragon Securities'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:VDS vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Viet Dragon Securities'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 Dragon Securities Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Viet Dragon Securities's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viet Dragon Securities'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 Dragon Securities (STC:VDS) has a Gross Margin % of 43.21% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Viet Dragon Securities and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 31.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Viet Dragon Securities ranks #283 out of 617 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is Viet Dragon Securities' Gross Margin % too high?
Viet Dragon Securities' current Gross Margin % of 43.21% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 31.37. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 48.30. Viet Dragon Securities' value of 43.21% is 10.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viet Dragon Securities ranks #283 out of 617 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Viet Dragon Securities has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viet Dragon Securities' Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Viet Dragon Securities ranks #283 out of 617 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Viet Dragon Securities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.30. Viet Dragon Securities' value of 43.21% is 10.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 31.37 vs. the industry median of 48.30, Viet Dragon Securities 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 48.30, based on 617 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 Dragon Securities's current Gross Margin % of 43.21% is 10.5% 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 Viet Dragon Securities and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viet Dragon Securities's current Gross Margin % is 43.21%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 31.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viet Dragon Securities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Dragon Securities (STC:VDS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫25,101.58, compared to a current price of ₫13,850.00 — trading 44.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.21%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 31.37 and 10.5% below the Capital Markets industry median of 48.30. Viet Dragon Securities' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Viet Dragon Securities (STC:VDS), the current Gross Margin % is 43.21% 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 Dragon Securities (STC:VDS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Dragon Securities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫13,850.00 is trading 44.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫25,101.58.
GuruFocus considers Viet Dragon Securities to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STC:VDS:
Gross Margin %: 43.21% (38% above median its 10-year median of 31.37)
GF Value™: ₫25,101.58 vs. price of ₫13,850.00 (44.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.5% below the Capital Markets median (#283 of 617)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:VDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Viet Dragon Securities Corp is a Vietnam-based company engaged in the financial and securities business. It offers a complete range of financial and securities products and services to personal customers and organizations. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services, securities services, analysis services, financial services, brokerage services, derivative securities services, and investment banking services. The Company's primary activities are to provide brokerage service, securities trading, finance and investment advisory service, underwriting for securities issues, securities custodian service, and derivatives service.
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