HSTC:VEA'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.36 Med: -0.75 Max: 1.2
Current: 1.2
HSTC:VEA's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 78.95% of 209
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 7.02
vs HSTC:VEA: 1.20
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.
Be Aware
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.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Operating Margin % Related Terms
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery 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.
HSTC:VEA vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery'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.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Operating Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA) has a Operating Margin % of 3.09% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery ranks #165 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 78.9%.
Is Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Operating Margin % too high?
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's current Operating Margin % is 3.09%. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Operating Margin % is 7.02. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's value of 3.09% is 56% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery ranks #165 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Operating Margin % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery ranks #165 out of 209 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.02. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's value of 3.09% is 56% below this benchmark. 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 a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Operating Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 7.02, based on 209 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. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's current Operating Margin % of 3.09% is 56% 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 Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's current Operating Margin % is 3.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫41,779.58, compared to a current price of ₫34,900.00 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.09% and 56% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 7.02. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA), the current Operating Margin % is 3.09% 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 Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫34,900.00 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫41,779.58.
GuruFocus considers Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:VEA:
Operating Margin %: 3.09%
GF Value™: ₫41,779.58 vs. price of ₫34,900.00 (16.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#165 of 209)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:VEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Business Description
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Corp is engaged in manufacturing and trading machinery and spare parts for agricultural, forestry, and fishery production and transportation. Its products include VEAM cars, tractors, engines, agricultural machinery, and accessories.
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