HSTC:VEA'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 147.78 Med: 165.23 Max: 185.85
Current: 172.56
HSTC:VEA's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 98.58% of 211
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 6.54
vs HSTC:VEA: 172.56
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.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Pretax 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery'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.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Pretax Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery'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.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA) has a Pretax Margin % of 143.16% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 165.23. Over the past decade, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 147.78 to 185.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery ranks #3 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Pretax Margin % too high?
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's current Pretax Margin % of 143.16% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 165.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 147.78 to a high of 185.85. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.54. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's value of 143.16% is 2089% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery ranks #3 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Pretax Margin % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery ranks #3 out of 211 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.54. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's value of 143.16% is 2089% above this benchmark. Historically, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 147.78 to 185.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 165.23 vs. the industry median of 6.54, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 6.54, based on 211 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. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's current Pretax Margin % of 143.16% is 2089% 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 Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's current Pretax Margin % is 143.16%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 165.23. 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 ₫41,950.04, compared to a current price of ₫35,100.00 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 143.16%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 165.23 and 2089% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 6.54. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs 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 Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA), the current Pretax Margin % is 143.16% 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 ₫35,100.00 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫41,950.04.
GuruFocus considers Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:VEA:
Pretax Margin %: 143.16% (13% below median its 10-year median of 165.23)
GF Value™: ₫41,950.04 vs. price of ₫35,100.00 (16.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2089% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#3 of 211)
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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