Hoa Sen Group (STC:HSG) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Below Median

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STC:HSG Hoa Sen Group STC:HSG
81 GF Score
Price ₫10,700.00
GF Value ₫13,847.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Hoa Sen Group Profitability Rank?

Hoa Sen Group STC:HSG -1.83% 81 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates STC:HSG with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫13,847.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Hoa Sen Group 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.

Hoa Sen Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.63%. As of today, Hoa Sen Group's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Hoa Sen Group Profitability Rank Related Terms


STC:HSG vs NUE, STLD, RS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Hoa Sen Group'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.


Hoa Sen Group Profitability Rank vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hoa Sen Group's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hoa Sen Group's Profitability Rank falls into.


STC:HSG
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Hoa Sen Group 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.

Hoa Sen Group 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.

Hoa Sen Group'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 )
=236264.801 / 8967069.097
=2.63 %

* 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

Hoa Sen Group has an F-score of 6 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:

Hoa Sen Group operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -32.5%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Hoa Sen Group (STC:HSG) 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 Hoa Sen Group and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Hoa Sen Group's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00.
Is Hoa Sen Group's Profitability Rank too high?
Hoa Sen Group's current Profitability Rank of 8 is 11% 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, Hoa Sen Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoa Sen Group's Profitability Rank compare to NUE and STLD?
Hoa Sen Group's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Hoa Sen Group's 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 Steel company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Steel 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 Hoa Sen Group and its competitors. Hoa Sen Group's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 11% 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 Hoa Sen Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoa Sen Group (STC:HSG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫13,847.05, compared to a current price of ₫10,700.00 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Hoa Sen Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 Hoa Sen Group (STC:HSG), 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 Hoa Sen Group (STC:HSG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoa Sen Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫10,700.00 is trading 22.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫13,847.05. GuruFocus considers Hoa Sen Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STC:HSG:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: ₫13,847.05 vs. price of ₫10,700.00 (22.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Hoa Sen Group Business Description

Address 183 Nguyen Van Troi Street, Ward 10, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh, VNM
Hoa Sen Group is engaged in the production of roofing sheets made of galvanized steel, zinc-aluminum alloy, painted galvanized steel, and other alloy types; steel purlins and galvanized purlins; black steel pipes, galvanized steel pipes, alloy-coated steel pipes; galvanized steel mesh, galvanized steel wire, and other steel wire products; and cold rolled steel coils. The Group is also involved in the production and sale of construction materials, including plastic pipes and plastic pipe accessories, buying and selling construction materials, production materials, and consumer goods, warehouse leasing and cargo transportation services, industrial and civil construction, leasing of machinery, equipment, and other tangible items, and hotel business, catering services, and commercial centers.
81GF Score

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