Vietnam National Petroleum Group gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.3%.
Vietnam National Petroleum Group (STC:PLX) 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
Vietnam National Petroleum Group had a gross margin of 3.75% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Vietnam National Petroleum Group Gross Profit Related Terms
Vietnam National Petroleum Group 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.
Vietnam National Petroleum Group Gross Profit Chart
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Vietnam National Petroleum Group'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.
Vietnam National Petroleum Group Gross Profit vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vietnam National Petroleum Group's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vietnam National Petroleum Group'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 ₫18,145,204 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.
Vietnam National Petroleum Group (STC:PLX) has a Gross Profit of ₫18,145,204 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Vietnam National Petroleum Group and its competitors.
Is Vietnam National Petroleum Group's Gross Profit too high?
Vietnam National Petroleum Group's current Gross Profit is ₫18,145,204 Mil. Overall, Vietnam National Petroleum Group has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vietnam National Petroleum Group's Gross Profit compare to VLO and MPC?
Vietnam National Petroleum Group's Gross Profit of ₫18,145,204 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Vietnam National Petroleum Group and its competitors. Vietnam National Petroleum Group's current Gross Profit is ₫18,145,204 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vietnam National Petroleum Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam National Petroleum Group (STC:PLX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫42,364.11, compared to a current price of ₫36,000.00 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is ₫18,145,204 Mil. Vietnam National Petroleum Group's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vietnam National Petroleum Group (STC:PLX), the current Gross Profit is ₫18,145,204 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 Vietnam National Petroleum Group (STC:PLX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam National Petroleum Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫36,000.00 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫42,364.11.
GuruFocus considers Vietnam National Petroleum Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:PLX:
Gross Profit: ₫18,145,204 Mil
GF Value™: ₫42,364.11 vs. price of ₫36,000.00 (15% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:PLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vietnam National Petroleum Group Business Description
Vietnam National Petroleum Group is engaged in import, export, and deal in petroleum, refining, and petrochemical products. The firm also invests in fields like engineering, mechanical and oil equipment, insurance, banking, and other commercial activities.
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