C4G

Tập đoàn CIENCO4 ·UPCOM ·2026Q1

▼▼ Declining sharply

Margins remain under pressure Net margin 2.80%, −1.95pp YoY
Price
6,800
Latest close
02 Jun 2026
P/E 27.76x
P/B 0.61x
EPS 245
BVPS 11,204
ROE 2.2%
ROA 0.9%
Profit Margin 2.8%
Asset Turnover 0.33x
Equity Mult. 2.36x

TTM · Applied to: EPS, ROE, ROA, Net Margin, Asset Turnover, Debt/Equity

What Is Changing

On a TTM 2026Q1 basis, C4G is going through a period of clear decline across multiple metrics at once — profit momentum has been slowing across consecutive periods. More notably, operating cash flow is significantly negative relative to profit — this is pressure that needs close monitoring.

TTM REVENUE
VND 3,100bn
−5.5%YoY
NET MARGIN
2.80%
−2.0ppYoY
TTM NET PROFIT
VND 87bn
−44.3%YoY
CFO / Net Income
-0.92x
negative cash flow vs profit
Metric Q1'26 Q4'25 Q3'25 Q2'25 Q1'25 Q4'24 Q3'24 Q2'24 Q1'24 Q4'23 Q3'23 Q2'23
Revenue 414.3 1,015.9 681.9 988.0 508.6 954.9 789.8 1,027.1 507.2 835.6 711.1 621.7
Growth -59% +49% -31% +94% -47% +21% -23% +103% -39% +18% +14%
Net Income 5.7 33.1 41.8 6.2 16.9 23.8 55.2 60.1 41.2 48.2 30.4 37.0
Net Margin 1.38% 3.26% 6.14% 0.63% 3.33% 2.50% 6.98% 5.86% 8.12% 5.77% 4.27% 5.95%

Drivers of C4G's profit

TTM

Net profit attributable to parent declined vs last year, mainly due to lower gross profit. Supporting and offsetting drivers:

Finance costs ↓ 25.0bn
Gross profit ↓ 40.0bn
Administrative expenses ↑ 22.0bn
Financial income ↓ 11.2bn
Associates income ↓ 10.9bn
TTM

Net profit attributable to parent declined vs prior quarter, mainly due to higher administrative expenses. Supporting and offsetting drivers:

Gross profit ↑ 28.5bn
Administrative expenses ↑ 17.9bn
Other profit ↓ 10.2bn
Associates income ↓ 7.5bn
Financial income ↓ 4.2bn

Financial Highlights

Detailed analysis of each financial dimension

ROE = Profit Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

2025Q1 4.0% = 4.8% × 0.34 × 2.47
2026Q1 2.2% = 2.8% × 0.33 × 2.36

ROE fell from 4.0% to 2.2% — all three components weakened, with leverage being the main drag.

Net margin: 2.8% -2.0pp Asset turnover: 0.33x -0.01x Leverage: 2.36x -0.11x

Is the profit sustainable?

Margins narrowed but earnings quality remains clean — pressure is mainly operational.

very positive positive stable watch under pressure

What is driving the margin?

Net margin fell to 2.80%, losing 2.0pp. The main pressure comes from SG&A / Revenue rose 1.0pp and Gross margin fell 0.5pp (in addition, Net financial result / Revenue rose 0.2pp added support while Other profit / Revenue fell 0.3pp remained a drag).

The pressure comes from core operations — this is a concerning type of decline, not a one-off movement.

Profitability trend

Net Margin 2.80% −2.0pp
Gross Margin 12.96% −0.5pp
SG&A / Revenue 5.14% +1.0pp

TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1

Is capital being used efficiently?

Capital efficiency for construction contractors should be read alongside project progress and receivables collection from developers — ROIC of 1.3% fluctuates with handover cycles.

Is capital being deployed efficiently?

ROIC narrowed to 1.27%, falling 1.1pp. That translates to 1.27 in after-tax operating profit for every 100 units of operating capital. Both NOPAT margin narrowed 1.8pp and capital turnover fell 0.05x, while invested capital rose by 344bn — pressure came from both operational efficiency and asset efficiency.

For construction contractors, ROIC moves with backlog and project acceptance timing — this is a reference signal and should be read alongside working-capital cycles.

CAPITAL EFFICIENCY TREND

TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1

ROIC 1.27% −1.1pp
NOPAT Margin 2.74% −1.8pp
Capital Turnover 0.46x −0.05x
Average Invested Capital 6,689.0bn +344.4bn

Balance Sheet

ROIC for construction contractors swings with project progress and handover cycles — the balance sheet below adds perspective. Capital structure is relatively light for construction contractors — liabilities at 1.29x equity, net debt at 0.70x equity.

Over the last 12 months, working capital released 0.0bn of cash.

Working Capital Drivers

TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1

Receivables were broadly stable → neutral CFO:
Inventories were broadly stable → neutral CFO:
Payables were broadly stable → neutral CFO:

Working Capital Efficiency

Cash conversion cycle lengthened by 10.3 days versus the same period last year. The main moves came from DIO rose 4.7 days, DSO rose 1.4 days, and DPO fell 4.1 days.

All 3 drivers are deteriorating — working capital is becoming more deeply tied up in the operating cycle.

For construction contractors, DSO/DIO/DPO/CCC can be distorted by project progress, work-in-progress receivables, and milestone acceptance timing — these metrics should be read alongside developer payment cycles.

Watchpoints

Cash conversion cycle remains stretched

CCC stands at 100.9 days, suggesting that working capital remains tied up for a relatively long operating cycle.

Receivables collection is slowing

DSO increased by +1.4 days, pointing to slower receivables turnover.

Working Capital Efficiency

TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1

Receivables 108.7 days +1.4 days
Inventory 123.4 days +4.7 days
Payables 131.3 days −4.1 days
Cash Conversion Cycle 100.9 days +10.3 days

Is financial risk significant?

Check leverage, liquidity, and cash-flow conversion.

Leverage & Liquidity

Leverage warrants monitoring, with net debt / equity at 0.70x and interest coverage only at 0.74x.

At present, short-term debt accounts for 36.4% of total debt, cash equals 4.9% of debt, and total debt stands at 2,930.1bn.

Leverage for construction contractors fluctuates with project working capital, performance guarantees, and progress receivables — should be read alongside receivables quality and developer payment cycles.

Watchpoints

Interest coverage is thin

Interest coverage is 0.74x, leaving limited room to absorb financing costs.

Cash buffer is thin relative to debt

Cash / debt stands at 4.9%, leaving limited liquidity buffer to monitor.

Leverage and liquidity trend

Net Debt / Equity 0.70x +0.02x
Interest Coverage 0.74x −0.23x
Cash / Debt 4.9% −1.6pp
Short-term Debt / Total Debt 36.4% +4.5pp
CFO / NI -0.92x −2.25x

TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow reached -133.8bn in 2025, against investing cash flow of -9.7bn.

Post-investment cash flow was negative +143.5bn. Financing cash flow was positive +70.0bn.

CFO / net income was -0.92x.

Track how much investment can be funded internally from operating cash flow.

For construction contractors, FCF swings sharply with project progress and payment cycles — should be read alongside backlog and receivables quality.

Cash Conversion

TTM Cash Conversion · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1

CFO TTM 79.8bn −288.1bn
Cash Capex
FCF TTM

Investment Takeaway

The business is under real pressure, but the current picture has not turned broadly adverse. A notable area has clearly weakened, making the near-term outlook hard to call bright; even so, other parts of the business are still holding up, with margins remain under pressure remaining the main constraint, with net margin down 2.0 pp. The next watchpoint is capital efficiency, with ROIC at 1.3%. The main offsetting support comes from earnings conversion is confirmed, with CFO/NI at -0.92x.

Improvement: earnings conversion looks more confirmed, with CFO / net income at -0.92x.

Watchpoint: Capital efficiency needs cycle context.

Key risk: profitability remains under pressure, with trailing-12M net margin at 2.80% after a 2.0pp decline versus the same period last year.

Statement Data

Item 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021
Net Revenue
3,198.2 3,265.2 2,628.5 2,726.0 1,812.2
Cost of Goods Sold
2,824.7 2,787.1 2,224.6 2,328.1 0.0
Gross Profit
373.5 478.1 403.9 398.0 370.4
Financial Expenses
156.1 196.2 229.5 230.5 -224.3
Selling Expenses
3.8 1.8 1.7 3.8 -0.4
General and Administrative Expenses
136.8 142.1 119.9 92.8 -83.6
Operating Profit
102.7 215.2 148.2 160.8 82.5
Profit Before Tax
115.1 215.0 160.6 185.6 83.3
Net Income
81.5 178.7 128.4 154.8 61.0
Profit Attributable to Parent
82.0 179.2 130.3 151.9 61.2
Earnings per Share
229.00 501.00 410.00 801.00 213.00

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