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Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC had a gross margin of -122.04% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC (HSTC:PAP) Gross Profit 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
Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC had a gross margin of -122.04% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC Gross Profit Related Terms
Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC Gross Profit Historical Data
* 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.
Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC Gross Profit Chart
Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC Annual Data
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Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC Quarterly Data
* 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.
Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC Gross Profit vs Transportation Industry
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₫-179,603 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC (HSTC:PAP) has a Gross Profit of ₫-179,603 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC and its competitors.
Is Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC's Gross Profit too high?
Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC's current Gross Profit is ₫-179,603 Mil. Overall, Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC's Gross Profit compare to competitors?
Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC's Gross Profit of ₫-179,603 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Transportation company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC and its competitors. Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC's current Gross Profit is ₫-179,603 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC stock overvalued right now?
Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC (HSTC:PAP) has a current Gross Profit of ₫-179,603 Mil. The current Gross Profit is ₫-179,603 Mil. Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC (HSTC:PAP), the current Gross Profit is ₫-179,603 Mil as of Sep. 2025. 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.
Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation JSC engages in the exploitation and development of the Port and Logistics Zone. Its services include Trading maritime, waterway, and overland transportation; Shipping agency; Hiring and renting transportation facilities, handling and lifting equipment; operation of container service bases, cargo warehouses, and specialized works.
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