Ho Chi Minh City Securities (STC:HCM) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 22% Below Median

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STC:HCM Ho Chi Minh City Securities Corp STC:HCM
62 GF Score
Price ₫25,600.00
GF Value ₫33,707.82
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Ho Chi Minh City Securities Profitability Rank?

Ho Chi Minh City Securities STC:HCM -1.35% 62 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates STC:HCM with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫33,707.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Ho Chi Minh City Securities has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Ho Chi Minh City Securities's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -96.01%. As of today, Ho Chi Minh City Securities's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


Ho Chi Minh City Securities Profitability Rank Related Terms


STC:HCM vs MS, GS, SCHW: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Ho Chi Minh City 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.


Ho Chi Minh City Securities Profitability Rank vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Ho Chi Minh City Securities's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ho Chi Minh City Securities's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Ho Chi Minh City Securities 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.

Ho Chi Minh City Securities has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Ho Chi Minh City Securities'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 )
=-401929.909 / 418630.962
=-96.01 %

* 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

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Ho Chi Minh City Securities has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

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 7 mean?
Ho Chi Minh City Securities (STC:HCM) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Ho Chi Minh City Securities and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Ho Chi Minh City Securities' Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00.
Is Ho Chi Minh City Securities' Profitability Rank too high?
Ho Chi Minh City Securities' current Profitability Rank of 7 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Ho Chi Minh City Securities has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ho Chi Minh City Securities' Profitability Rank compare to MS and GS?
Ho Chi Minh City Securities' Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, Ho Chi Minh City Securities' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00 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 Ho Chi Minh City Securities and its competitors. Ho Chi Minh City Securities's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Chi Minh City Securities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Chi Minh City Securities (STC:HCM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫33,707.82, compared to a current price of ₫25,600.00 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Ho Chi Minh City Securities' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 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 Ho Chi Minh City Securities (STC:HCM), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 Ho Chi Minh City Securities (STC:HCM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Chi Minh City Securities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫25,600.00 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫33,707.82. GuruFocus considers Ho Chi Minh City Securities to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STC:HCM:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (22% below median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: ₫33,707.82 vs. price of ₫25,600.00 (24.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Ho Chi Minh City Securities Business Description

Address 76A Le Lai street, Level 2,5,6,7,11 & 12 AB Tower, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh, VNM
Ho Chi Minh City Securities Corporation is a professional securities brokerage firm in Vietnam. It provides a comprehensive suite of financial services to institutional & private clients. The company focuses on professional investment advisory services backed by a highly recognized research team.
62GF Score

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₫25,600.00
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₫33,707.82
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