Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC (STC:PPC) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


STC:PPC Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC STC:PPC
75 GF Score
Price ₫9,310.00
GF Value ₫11,887.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC Profitability Rank?

Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC STC:PPC 75 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates STC:PPC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫11,887.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Pha Lai Thermal Power 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.

Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.47%. As of today, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


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STC:PPC vs CEG, VST, NRG: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Pha Lai Thermal Power 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.


Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC Profitability Rank vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Pha Lai Thermal Power 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.

Pha Lai Thermal Power 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.

Pha Lai Thermal Power 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 )
=26498.968 / 1798180.657
=1.47 %

* 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

Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC 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.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC (STC:PPC) 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 Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00.
Is Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Profitability Rank too high?
Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's current Profitability Rank of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Profitability Rank compare to CEG and VST?
Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. Historically, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC and its competitors. Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near 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 Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC (STC:PPC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫11,887.29, compared to a current price of ₫9,310.00 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC (STC:PPC), 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 Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC (STC:PPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫9,310.00 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫11,887.29. GuruFocus considers Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STC:PPC:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: ₫11,887.29 vs. price of ₫9,310.00 (21.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC Business Description

Address Km28, QL18, Pha Lai Ward, Hai Duong Province, Chi Linh, VNM
Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC operates as a coal-fired power plant in Vietnam. It is engaged in the operation, maintenance, and management of the thermal power plant in Hai Duong Province for electricity generation and distribution.
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