Petrovietnam Chemical And Services Corp has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Petrovietnam Chemical And Services (HSTC:PVC) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Petrovietnam Chemical And Services Operating Margin % Related Terms
Petrovietnam Chemical And Services Operating 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 Chemical And Services Operating Margin % Chart
HSTC:PVC vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Petrovietnam Chemical And Services's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Chemical And Services Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Petrovietnam Chemical And Services's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petrovietnam Chemical And Services's Operating Margin % falls into.
Petrovietnam Chemical And Services Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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 Chemical And Services (HSTC:PVC) has a Operating Margin % of 2.18% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Petrovietnam Chemical And Services and its competitors. This is 106% above median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, Petrovietnam Chemical And Services' Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.03 to 2.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Petrovietnam Chemical And Services ranks #627 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is Petrovietnam Chemical And Services' Operating Margin % too high?
Petrovietnam Chemical And Services' current Operating Margin % of 2.18% is 106% above median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 2.37. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. Petrovietnam Chemical And Services' value of 2.18% is 68.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petrovietnam Chemical And Services ranks #627 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Petrovietnam Chemical And Services has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petrovietnam Chemical And Services' Operating Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Petrovietnam Chemical And Services ranks #627 out of 916 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Petrovietnam Chemical And Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. Petrovietnam Chemical And Services' value of 2.18% is 68.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Petrovietnam Chemical And Services' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.03 to 2.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 6.86, Petrovietnam Chemical And Services 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 Operating Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.86, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Petrovietnam Chemical And Services's current Operating Margin % of 2.18% is 68.2% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Petrovietnam Chemical And Services and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petrovietnam Chemical And Services's current Operating Margin % is 2.18%, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petrovietnam Chemical And Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrovietnam Chemical And Services (HSTC:PVC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫17,833.58, compared to a current price of ₫13,400.00 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.18%, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 68.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.86. Petrovietnam Chemical And Services' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Petrovietnam Chemical And Services (HSTC:PVC), the current Operating Margin % is 2.18% 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 Chemical And Services (HSTC:PVC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrovietnam Chemical And Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫13,400.00 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫17,833.58.
GuruFocus considers Petrovietnam Chemical And Services to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:PVC:
Operating Margin %: 2.18% (106% above median its 10-year median of 1.06)
GF Value™: ₫17,833.58 vs. price of ₫13,400.00 (24.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#627 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:PVC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petrovietnam Chemical And Services Business Description
Petrovietnam Chemical And Services Corp is engaged in the exploiting, producing and trading materials and chemicals. It's products used in drilling mud and cement for oil and gas exploration drilling. The company also engaged in trading, ex-importing chemicals, equipment and materials for petroleum drilling, exploiting and processing industry and other industrial sectors.
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