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Southern Gas Trading JSCHSTC:PGS 64 Net Margin % is 2.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 1.74. GuruFocus rates HSTC:PGS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫31,154.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 918 Oil & Gas companies, Southern Gas Trading JSC ranks worse than 57.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Gas Trading JSC's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HSTC:PGS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16 Med: 1.74 Max: 6.87
Current: 1.93
HSTC:PGS's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 57.84% of 918
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.48
vs HSTC:PGS: 1.93
Southern Gas Trading JSC (HSTC:PGS) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Southern Gas Trading JSC Net Margin % Related Terms
Southern Gas Trading JSC Net Margin % 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.
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Southern Gas Trading JSC's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Southern Gas Trading JSC Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Southern Gas Trading JSC's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Gas Trading JSC's Net 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.
Southern Gas Trading JSC (HSTC:PGS) has a Net Margin % of 2.15% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Southern Gas Trading JSC and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 1.74. Over the past decade, Southern Gas Trading JSC's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.16 to 6.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Gas Trading JSC ranks #531 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is Southern Gas Trading JSC's Net Margin % too high?
Southern Gas Trading JSC's current Net Margin % of 2.15% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 1.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 6.87. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.48. Southern Gas Trading JSC's value of 2.15% is 38.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Gas Trading JSC ranks #531 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Gas Trading JSC has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Gas Trading JSC's Net Margin % compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Southern Gas Trading JSC ranks #531 out of 918 companies for Net Margin %. This places Southern Gas Trading JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.48. Southern Gas Trading JSC's value of 2.15% is 38.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Southern Gas Trading JSC's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.16 to 6.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.74 vs. the industry median of 3.48, Southern Gas Trading JSC 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 Net Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Net Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.48, based on 918 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Gas Trading JSC's current Net Margin % of 2.15% is 38.2% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Southern Gas Trading JSC and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Gas Trading JSC's current Net Margin % is 2.15%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 1.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Gas Trading JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Gas Trading JSC (HSTC:PGS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫31,154.82, compared to a current price of ₫52,700.00 — trading 69.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.15%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 1.74 and 38.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.48. Southern Gas Trading JSC's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Gas Trading JSC (HSTC:PGS), the current Net Margin % is 2.15% 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 Southern Gas Trading JSC (HSTC:PGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Gas Trading JSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₫52,700.00 is trading 69.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫31,154.82.
GuruFocus considers Southern Gas Trading JSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:PGS:
Net Margin %: 2.15% (24% above median its 10-year median of 1.74)
GF Value™: ₫31,154.82 vs. price of ₫52,700.00 (69.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#531 of 918)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:PGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Gas Trading JSC is engaged in the retail of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG); electricity production, transmission, and distribution; production of metal containers for compressed and liquefied petroleum gas; repair, maintenance, and operation of LPG, CNG, and LNG tanks, pipelines, storage facilities, machinery, and equipment; architectural, technical, construction, and investment consultancy activities for LPG, LNG, and CNG projects and systems; and completion of construction projects. Its products and services include Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), LPG Cylinder, and Certificate of Liability Insurance.
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