Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC (HSTC:LAS) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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HSTC:LAS Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC HSTC:LAS
82 GF Score
Price ₫11,800.00
GF Value ₫18,376.57
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC Profitability Rank?

Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC HSTC:LAS +1.72% 82 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates HSTC:LAS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫18,376.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC has the Profitability Rank of 9. 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.

Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.18%. As of today, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC Profitability Rank Related Terms


HSTC:LAS vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals 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.


Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC Profitability Rank vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals 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.

Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC has the Profitability Rank of 9. 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.

Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals 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 )
=54224.519 / 1704740.618
=3.18 %

* 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

Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC has an F-score of 5 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.

Good Sign:

Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC (HSTC:LAS) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00.
Is Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's Profitability Rank too high?
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's current Profitability Rank of 9 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's Profitability Rank compare to CTVA and CF?
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Agriculture industry. Historically, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Agriculture 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 Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC and its competitors. Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC (HSTC:LAS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫18,376.57, compared to a current price of ₫11,800.00 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC (HSTC:LAS), the current Profitability Rank is 9 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 Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC (HSTC:LAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫11,800.00 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫18,376.57. GuruFocus considers Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:LAS:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: ₫18,376.57 vs. price of ₫11,800.00 (35.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC Business Description

Address Phuong Lai Area, Phu Tho Province, Lam Thao, VNM
Lam Thao Fertilizers and Chemicals JSC is a Taiwan based company engaged in manufacturing and trading of fertilizers and chemicals. The company's product categories include superphosphate, NPK-S, acid sulfuric, pour melted and other products.
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