IPA Investment Group JSC (HSTC:IPA) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Above Median

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HSTC:IPA IPA Investment Group JSC HSTC:IPA
86 GF Score
Price ₫15,600.00
GF Value ₫23,511.22
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is IPA Investment Group JSC Profitability Rank?

IPA Investment Group JSC HSTC:IPA +1.96% 86 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates HSTC:IPA with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫23,511.22 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

IPA Investment Group JSC has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

IPA Investment Group JSC's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.98%. As of today, IPA Investment Group JSC's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


IPA Investment Group JSC Profitability Rank Related Terms


HSTC:IPA vs MS, GS, SCHW: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, IPA Investment Group JSC's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


IPA Investment Group JSC Profitability Rank vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, IPA Investment Group JSC's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IPA Investment Group JSC's Profitability Rank falls into.


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IPA Investment Group JSC Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

IPA Investment Group JSC has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

IPA Investment Group JSC's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=22384.063 / 124481.746
=17.98 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

IPA Investment Group JSC has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
IPA Investment Group JSC (HSTC:IPA) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on IPA Investment Group JSC and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, IPA Investment Group JSC's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00.
Is IPA Investment Group JSC's Profitability Rank too high?
IPA Investment Group JSC's current Profitability Rank of 8 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, IPA Investment Group JSC has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPA Investment Group JSC's Profitability Rank compare to MS and GS?
IPA Investment Group JSC's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, IPA Investment Group JSC's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Capital Markets company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on IPA Investment Group JSC and its competitors. IPA Investment Group JSC's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPA Investment Group JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPA Investment Group JSC (HSTC:IPA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫23,511.22, compared to a current price of ₫15,600.00 — trading 33.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. IPA Investment Group JSC's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IPA Investment Group JSC (HSTC:IPA), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 IPA Investment Group JSC (HSTC:IPA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPA Investment Group JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫15,600.00 is trading 33.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫23,511.22. GuruFocus considers IPA Investment Group JSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:IPA:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: ₫23,511.22 vs. price of ₫15,600.00 (33.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:IPA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


IPA Investment Group JSC Business Description

Address Nguyen Thuong Hien, No. 1, Hai Ba Trung Ward, Hanoi, VNM
IPA Investment Group JSC is a multi-sector investment group building and operating a business ecosystem under the Capability Bank model. It operates diversified business lines directly and/or through subsidiaries, associated companies, and enterprises within the IPA Group ecosystem in Vietnam. The Group's operating business segments are: Financial Services, Investment, Commercial electricity production, Business solutions, F&B, and Others: other services, real estate, goods, etc. The majority of its revenue is derived from its Business solutions and Commercial electricity production segments. These segments offer technology and digital solutions to businesses and engage in construction investment, power facilities development, and the trading of commercial electricity.
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