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The historical rank and industry rank for PetroVietnam Technical Services's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HSTC:PVS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.09 Med: 5.61 Max: 7.15
Current: 5.41
HSTC:PVS's Net Margin % is ranked better than 56.97% of 918
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.48
vs HSTC:PVS: 5.41
PetroVietnam Technical Services (HSTC:PVS) 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.
PetroVietnam Technical Services Net Margin % Related Terms
PetroVietnam Technical Services 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.
PetroVietnam Technical Services Net Margin % Chart
HSTC:PVS vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, PetroVietnam Technical Services'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.
PetroVietnam Technical Services Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, PetroVietnam Technical Services's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PetroVietnam Technical Services'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.
PetroVietnam Technical Services (HSTC:PVS) has a Net Margin % of 4.78% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on PetroVietnam Technical Services and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 5.61. Over the past decade, PetroVietnam Technical Services' Net Margin % has ranged from 3.09 to 7.15. According to the industry distribution chart, PetroVietnam Technical Services ranks #395 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is PetroVietnam Technical Services' Net Margin % too high?
PetroVietnam Technical Services' current Net Margin % of 4.78% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 5.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.09 to a high of 7.15. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.48. PetroVietnam Technical Services' value of 4.78% is 37.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PetroVietnam Technical Services ranks #395 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PetroVietnam Technical Services has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PetroVietnam Technical Services' Net Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, PetroVietnam Technical Services ranks #395 out of 918 companies for Net Margin %. This puts PetroVietnam Technical Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.48. PetroVietnam Technical Services' value of 4.78% is 37.4% above this benchmark. Historically, PetroVietnam Technical Services' own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.09 to 7.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.61 vs. the industry median of 3.48, PetroVietnam Technical Services has consistently been above 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. PetroVietnam Technical Services's current Net Margin % of 4.78% is 37.4% above 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 PetroVietnam Technical Services 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. PetroVietnam Technical Services's current Net Margin % is 4.78%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 5.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PetroVietnam Technical Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroVietnam Technical Services (HSTC:PVS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫64,755.79, compared to a current price of ₫33,100.00 — trading 48.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.78%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 5.61 and 37.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.48. PetroVietnam Technical Services' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 PetroVietnam Technical Services (HSTC:PVS), the current Net Margin % is 4.78% 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 PetroVietnam Technical Services (HSTC:PVS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroVietnam Technical Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫33,100.00 is trading 48.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫64,755.79.
GuruFocus considers PetroVietnam Technical Services to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:PVS:
Net Margin %: 4.78% (15% below median its 10-year median of 5.61)
GF Value™: ₫64,755.79 vs. price of ₫33,100.00 (48.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#395 of 918)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:PVS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PetroVietnam Technical Services Business Description
PetroVietnam Technical Services Corp provides technical services for the oil and gas industry in Vietnam. The principal activities of the Corporation are comprised of Supplying oil and gas technical services; Management, operation and supply of the technology service vessels; Supplying business management and administrative services; port-based services; ship services, tallying services and freight forwarding; Management, business, and operation of the floating storage and offloading (FSO), floating production storage and offloading (FPSO); Supplying services for geophysical survey activities engineering geology, diving services, ROV provision services for oil and gas exploration, exploration and exploitation and industrial and civil works.
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