South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Above Median

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STC:CSV South Basic Chemicals JSC STC:CSV
70 GF Score
Price ₫22,750.00
GF Value ₫35,963.89
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is South Basic Chemicals JSC Profitability Rank?

South Basic Chemicals JSC STC:CSV 70 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates STC:CSV with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫35,963.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

South Basic Chemicals 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.

South Basic Chemicals JSC's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.11%. As of today, South Basic Chemicals JSC's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


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STC:CSV vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, South Basic 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.


South Basic Chemicals JSC Profitability Rank vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where South Basic Chemicals JSC's Profitability Rank falls into.


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South Basic 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.

South Basic Chemicals 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.

South Basic 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 )
=50946.521 / 628310.845
=8.11 %

* 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

South Basic Chemicals 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.

Warning Sign:

South Basic Chemicals JSC operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.6%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, South Basic Chemicals JSC's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00.
Is South Basic Chemicals JSC's Profitability Rank too high?
South Basic Chemicals JSC's current Profitability Rank of 8 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, South Basic Chemicals JSC has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Basic Chemicals JSC's Profitability Rank compare to LIN and SHW?
South Basic Chemicals JSC's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, South Basic Chemicals JSC's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 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 Chemicals company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Chemicals 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC and its competitors. South Basic Chemicals JSC's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Basic Chemicals JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫35,963.89, compared to a current price of ₫22,750.00 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. South Basic Chemicals JSC's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV), 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Basic Chemicals JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫22,750.00 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫35,963.89. GuruFocus considers South Basic Chemicals JSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STC:CSV:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: ₫35,963.89 vs. price of ₫22,750.00 (36.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs

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


South Basic Chemicals JSC Business Description

Address 22 Ly Tu Trong Street, Sai Gon ward, Ho Chi Minh, VNM, HCMC
South Basic Chemicals JSC is a manufacturer of basic inorganic chemicals. The company operates in the area of manufacturing chemical products and the chemical business. Its other activities include the exploitation and processing of bauxite minerals and, processing of salt product, Production of chemical materials and equipment; processing and manufacturing of specialized equipment, technological pipelines and pipelines for industrial waste water supply industry (not subject to pressure - except recycling of metal waste, electroplating slag, casting metallurgy, Production of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, Experimental research activities and other services. It offers products such as basic inorganic chemicals, water treatment chemicals, salts, and other products.
70GF Score

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