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Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co (HSTC:VIF) 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
Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co had a gross margin of 19.80% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co Gross Profit Related Terms
Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co 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.
Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co Gross Profit Chart
HSTC:VIF vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Forestry Joint Stock Co Gross Profit vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₫361,706 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.
Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co (HSTC:VIF) has a Gross Profit of ₫361,706 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co and its competitors.
Is Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's Gross Profit too high?
Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's current Gross Profit is ₫361,706 Mil. Overall, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's Gross Profit compare to SSD and UFPI?
Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's Gross Profit of ₫361,706 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest Products 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 Forest Products company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Forest Products 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 Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co and its competitors. Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's current Gross Profit is ₫361,706 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co (HSTC:VIF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫19,563.84, compared to a current price of ₫15,700.00 — trading 19.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is ₫361,706 Mil. Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co (HSTC:VIF), the current Gross Profit is ₫361,706 Mil 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 Forestry Joint Stock Co (HSTC:VIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫15,700.00 is trading 19.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫19,563.84.
GuruFocus considers Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:VIF:
Gross Profit: ₫361,706 Mil
GF Value™: ₫19,563.84 vs. price of ₫15,700.00 (19.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:VIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Viet Nam Forestry Corp Joint Stock Co principal activities are Cultivation, seeding, planting for wood; Logging; Exploiting other forest products from wood; Collecting products from forest other than wood and other forest products; Providing forestry services; Sawing, shaving and preserving wood; Producing plywood, veneer and other kinds of thin fiberboard; Producing wooden products for construction; Producing wooden package; Producing other wooden products, producing handicrafts from bamboo, straw and plaiting material; Making beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs; and Other activities. The business segment is derived mainly from sales of wood products (from afforestation, commercial activities, and processing) and from property rental. It has only one geographic segment in Vietnam.
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