The historical rank and industry rank for Vietnam National Petroleum Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STC:PLX'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 1.36 Max: 3.79
Current: 0.5
STC:PLX's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 64.96% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs STC:PLX: 0.50
Vietnam National Petroleum Group (STC:PLX) 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.
Vietnam National Petroleum Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Vietnam National Petroleum Group 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.
Vietnam National Petroleum Group Net Margin % Chart
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Vietnam National Petroleum Group'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.
Vietnam National Petroleum Group Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vietnam National Petroleum Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vietnam National Petroleum Group'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.
Vietnam National Petroleum Group (STC:PLX) has a Net Margin % of -0.77% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Vietnam National Petroleum Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Vietnam National Petroleum Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.48 to 3.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Vietnam National Petroleum Group ranks #595 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is Vietnam National Petroleum Group's Net Margin % too high?
Vietnam National Petroleum Group's current Net Margin % is -0.77%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 3.79. Based on the distribution chart, Vietnam National Petroleum Group ranks #595 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vietnam National Petroleum Group has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vietnam National Petroleum Group's Net Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Vietnam National Petroleum Group ranks #595 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This places Vietnam National Petroleum Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. Historically, Vietnam National Petroleum Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.48 to 3.79 over the past decade. 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 3.44, based on 916 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. 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 Vietnam National Petroleum Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vietnam National Petroleum Group's current Net Margin % is -0.77%. 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 ₫42,610.49, compared to a current price of ₫37,800.00 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -0.77%. Vietnam National Petroleum Group's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Vietnam National Petroleum Group (STC:PLX), the current Net Margin % is -0.77% 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 ₫37,800.00 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫42,610.49.
GuruFocus considers Vietnam National Petroleum Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:PLX:
Net Margin %: -0.77%
GF Value™: ₫42,610.49 vs. price of ₫37,800.00 (11.3% 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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