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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.
STC:DSC vs MS, GS, SCHW: Profitability Rank Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, DSC Securities'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.
DSC Securities Profitability Rank vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, DSC Securities's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DSC Securities's Profitability Rank falls into.
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.
DSC Securities has the Profitability Rank of 5.
Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.
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.
* 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.
DSC Securities (STC:DSC) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on DSC Securities and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, DSC Securities' Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00.
Is DSC Securities' Profitability Rank too high?
DSC Securities' current Profitability Rank of 5 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, DSC Securities has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSC Securities' Profitability Rank compare to MS and GS?
DSC Securities' Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, DSC Securities' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00 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 DSC Securities and its competitors. DSC Securities's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DSC Securities stock overvalued right now?
DSC Securities (STC:DSC) has a current Profitability Rank of 5. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. DSC Securities' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 DSC Securities (STC:DSC), the current Profitability Rank is 5 as of Jun. 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.
DSC Securities Corp is a financial consulting and securities investment company. It provides Proprietary trading, Securities brokerage, Securities underwriting, Securities investment advisory, and Depository services. The company operates in the segments, which include Proprietary trading, Brokerage services, Loan services, and others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Loan services. All activities of the Company take place in the territory of Vietnam.
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