Airports of VietnamHSTC:ACV -0.23%88 Pretax Margin % is 55.25% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 49.86. GuruFocus rates HSTC:ACV with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫106,857.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 997 Transportation companies, Airports of Vietnam ranks better than 97.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Airports of Vietnam's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HSTC:ACV'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.84 Med: 49.86 Max: 64.26
Current: 57.04
HSTC:ACV's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 97.69% of 997
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.77
vs HSTC:ACV: 57.04
Airports of Vietnam (HSTC:ACV) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Airports of Vietnam Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Airports of Vietnam Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Airports of Vietnam's Pretax Margin % can be seen below:
* 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:ACV vs JOBY, CAAP: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Airports of Vietnam's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.
Airports of Vietnam Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Airports of Vietnam's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Airports of Vietnam's Pretax 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.
Airports of Vietnam (HSTC:ACV) has a Pretax Margin % of 55.25% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Airports of Vietnam and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 49.86. Over the past decade, Airports of Vietnam's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 20.84 to 64.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Airports of Vietnam ranks #23 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Airports of Vietnam's Pretax Margin % too high?
Airports of Vietnam's current Pretax Margin % of 55.25% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 49.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.84 to a high of 64.26. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Airports of Vietnam's value of 55.25% is 716.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Airports of Vietnam ranks #23 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Airports of Vietnam has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airports of Vietnam's Pretax Margin % compare to JOBY and CAAP?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Airports of Vietnam ranks #23 out of 997 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Airports of Vietnam in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Airports of Vietnam's value of 55.25% is 716.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Airports of Vietnam's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 20.84 to 64.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.86 vs. the industry median of 6.77, Airports of Vietnam 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 Pretax Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.77, based on 997 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Airports of Vietnam's current Pretax Margin % of 55.25% is 716.1% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Airports of Vietnam and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Airports of Vietnam's current Pretax Margin % is 55.25%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 49.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Airports of Vietnam stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airports of Vietnam (HSTC:ACV) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫106,857.17, compared to a current price of ₫43,600.00 — trading 59.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 55.25%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 49.86 and 716.1% above the Transportation industry median of 6.77. Airports of Vietnam's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Airports of Vietnam (HSTC:ACV), the current Pretax Margin % is 55.25% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Airports of Vietnam (HSTC:ACV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airports of Vietnam stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫43,600.00 is trading 59.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫106,857.17.
GuruFocus considers Airports of Vietnam to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:ACV:
Pretax Margin %: 55.25% (11% above median its 10-year median of 49.86)
GF Value™: ₫106,857.17 vs. price of ₫43,600.00 (59.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 716.1% above the Transportation median (#23 of 997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:ACV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Airports Corp. of Vietnam is engaged in managing international and domestic airports. The company is involved in investment, management of capital investments, direct manufacturing at airports, and aerodromes; Provision of services of aviation safety; Supply of technical services, science and technology services both domestic and offshore areas; and other related activities.
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