Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC (STC:PGD) 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.
Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC Operating Margin % Related Terms
Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC 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.
Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC Operating Margin % Chart
Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC Annual Data
STC:PGD vs XOM, CVX: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC'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.
Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC 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.
Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC (STC:PGD) has a Operating Margin % of 3.08% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 3.41. Over the past decade, Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.47 to 5.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC ranks #605 out of 919 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC's Operating Margin % too high?
Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC's current Operating Margin % of 3.08% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 3.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.47 to a high of 5.92. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 6.94. Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC's value of 3.08% is 55.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC ranks #605 out of 919 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC's Operating Margin % compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC ranks #605 out of 919 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.94. Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC's value of 3.08% is 55.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.47 to 5.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.41 vs. the industry median of 6.94, Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC 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 6.94, based on 919 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. Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC's current Operating Margin % of 3.08% is 55.6% 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 Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC's current Operating Margin % is 3.08%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 3.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC (STC:PGD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫32,126.41, compared to a current price of ₫22,200.00 — trading 30.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.08%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 3.41 and 55.6% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.94. Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC (STC:PGD), the current Operating Margin % is 3.08% 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 Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC (STC:PGD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫22,200.00 is trading 30.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫32,126.41.
GuruFocus considers Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:PGD:
Operating Margin %: 3.08% (10% below median its 10-year median of 3.41)
GF Value™: ₫32,126.41 vs. price of ₫22,200.00 (30.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.6% below the Oil & Gas median (#605 of 919)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:PGD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC Business Description
Petro Viet Nam Low Pressure GAS Distribution JSC is a Vietnam-based company engaged in the distribution of low-pressure gas to industrial households. Additionally, it also trades other industrial gases, petroleum, and other oil-based products. The company's project consists of two parts namely low-pressure gas distribution pipeline and compressed natural gas processing and distribution system.
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