Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical Corp has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical (STC:DPM) 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 Fertilizer and Chemical Operating Margin % Related Terms
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical 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 Fertilizer and Chemical Operating Margin % Chart
For the Chemicals subindustry, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical'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 Fertilizer and Chemical Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's Operating Margin % falls into.
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical 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 Fertilizer and Chemical (STC:DPM) has a Operating Margin % of 8.48% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.48. Over the past decade, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.22 to 33.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical ranks #723 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's Operating Margin % too high?
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's current Operating Margin % of 8.48% is near median its 10-year median of 8.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.22 to a high of 33.84. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's value of 8.48% is 40.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical ranks #723 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's Operating Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical ranks #723 out of 1584 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's value of 8.48% is 40.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.22 to 33.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.48 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical 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 Operating Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Operating Margin % among Chemicals companies is 6.03, based on 1,584 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 Fertilizer and Chemical's current Operating Margin % of 8.48% is 40.7% 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 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 Fertilizer and Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's current Operating Margin % is 8.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical (STC:DPM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫23,360.18, compared to a current price of ₫23,050.00 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.48 and 40.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 Fertilizer and Chemical (STC:DPM), the current Operating Margin % is 8.48% 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 Fertilizer and Chemical (STC:DPM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫23,050.00 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫23,360.18.
GuruFocus considers Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STC:DPM:
Operating Margin %: 8.48% (near median its 10-year median of 8.48)
GF Value™: ₫23,360.18 vs. price of ₫23,050.00 (1.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.7% above the Chemicals median (#723 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:DPM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical Business Description
Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemical Corp is a Vietnam-based company that produces and trades fertilizer and chemicals. The company's product portfolio includes Urea, NPK, MOP, SA, and DAP fertilizers for the agricultural sector, as well as liquid Ammonia and UFC85/Formaldehyde, among others. It generates maximum revenue from the sale of fertilizers. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the export of its products to countries predominantly in Asia, and the rest through its domestic market.
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