L40

Đầu Tư và Xây dựng 40 ·HNX ·2026Q1

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Operating efficiency is improving Net margin 29.34%, +17.79pp YoY
Price
32,500
Latest close
03 Jun 2026
P/E 3.84x
P/B 0.54x
EPS 8,458
BVPS 59,722
ROE 24.3%
ROA 14.5%
Profit Margin 29.4%
Asset Turnover 0.50x
Equity Mult. 1.67x

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

What Is Changing

On a TTM 2026Q1 basis, L40 posted a sharp profit increase versus the same period, suggesting a clear improvement from a low base — profit is at an all-time high. However, profit is significantly supported by non-core sources and operating cash flow is not yet positive — the improvement signal needs more time to confirm.

TTM REVENUE
VND 311bn
−14.2%YoY
NET MARGIN
29.34%
+17.8ppYoY
TTM NET PROFIT
VND 91bn
+118.0%YoY
Non-core income / PBT
39.6%
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 88.6 63.3 106.8 52.4 40.3 172.6 79.1 70.6 18.7 41.3 27.9 14.5
Growth +40% -41% +104% +30% -77% +118% +12% +278% -55% +48% +92%
Net Income 23.9 3.9 59.4 4.0 0.0 38.0 1.8 2.0 0.4 0.3 -0.4 0.7
Net Margin 26.99% 6.21% 55.62% 7.66% 0.03% 22.02% 2.30% 2.88% 1.99% 0.71% -1.52% 4.77%

Drivers of L40's profit

TTM

Net profit attributable to parent increased vs last year, mainly helped by better other profit. Supporting and offsetting drivers:

Other profit ↑ 49.9bn
Gross profit ↑ 29.9bn
Tax ↑ 30.3bn
TTM

Net profit attributable to parent increased vs prior quarter, mainly helped by higher gross profit. Supporting and offsetting drivers:

Gross profit ↑ 31.7bn
Tax ↑ 6.1bn

Financial Highlights

Detailed analysis of each financial dimension

ROE = Profit Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

2025Q1 48.3% = 11.5% × 2.13 × 1.97
2026Q1 24.2% = 29.3% × 0.50 × 1.67

ROE fell from 48.3% to 24.2% — asset turnover weakened the most, though net margin still provided support.

Net margin: 29.3% +17.8pp Asset turnover: 0.50x -1.63x Leverage: 1.67x -0.30x

Is the profit sustainable?

Accounting profit is positive but operating cash flow has not caught up — needs more time to confirm.

very positive positive stable watch under pressure

What is driving the margin?

Net margin expanded to 29.34%, rising 17.8pp. The main driver is Gross margin rose 12.2pp and SG&A / Revenue fell 0.5pp, moving in line with the stronger net margin (in addition, Other profit / Revenue rose 16.1pp added support while Net financial result / Revenue fell 0.8pp remained a drag).

Most of the margin increase comes from non-core items — core operations have not kept pace, this is a margin expansion to watch carefully.

Profitability trend

Net Margin 29.34% +17.8pp
Gross Margin 27.96% +12.2pp
SG&A / Revenue 1.61% −0.5pp
Non-core / Revenue 16.30% +15.3pp

TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1

Watchpoints

Other income is supporting margin

Other income accounts for 39.6% of PBT and lifted net margin by 15.3pp — separate the operating contribution from this source.

Is capital being used efficiently?

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

Is capital being deployed efficiently?

Track how much operating profit the business generates on invested capital.

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
NOPAT Margin 17.74% +6.7pp
Capital Turnover
Average Invested Capital

Balance Sheet

ROIC for construction contractors swings with project progress and handover cycles — the balance sheet below adds perspective. Capital structure is notably light for construction contractors — liabilities at 0.67x equity, net debt at 0.08x equity.

Inventory ended the period at 485.3bn, roughly 46.7% of total assets.

Over the last 12 months, working capital absorbed 72.8bn of cash, mainly because of higher receivables and higher inventories. Part of that drag was offset by higher payables.

Working Capital Drivers

TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1

Receivables increased → lower CFO: −144.0bn
Inventories increased → lower CFO: −33.4bn
Payables increased → higher CFO: +104.7bn

Working Capital Efficiency

Cash conversion cycle lengthened by 512.0 days versus the same period last year. The main moves came from DIO rose 411.2 days, DSO rose 116.8 days, and DPO rose 16.0 days.

Working capital cycle lengthened mainly due to slower inventory turnover — more capital is being tied up in inventory.

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 539.5 days, suggesting that working capital remains tied up for a relatively long operating cycle.

Receivables collection is slowing

DSO increased by +116.8 days, pointing to slower receivables turnover.

Working Capital Efficiency

TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1

Receivables 137.8 days +116.8 days
Inventory 440.8 days +411.2 days
Payables 39.1 days +16.0 days
Cash Conversion Cycle 539.5 days +512.0 days

Is financial risk significant?

Check leverage, liquidity, and cash-flow conversion.

Leverage & Liquidity

Track net leverage, interest coverage, and the liquidity buffer on the balance sheet.

At present, short-term debt accounts for 99.4% of total debt, cash equals 43.6% of debt, and total debt stands at 86.7bn.

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

Short-term refinancing pressure is meaningful

Short-term debt accounts for 99.4% of total debt, raising near-term refinancing needs.

Leverage and liquidity trend

Net Debt / Equity 0.08x
Interest Coverage
Cash / Debt 43.6%
Short-term Debt / Total Debt 99.4%
CFO / NI -0.16x +1.72x

TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow reached -59.9bn in 2025, against investing cash flow of -36.6bn.

Post-investment cash flow was negative +96.5bn. Financing cash flow was positive +50.0bn.

CFO / net income was -0.16x.

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 14.9bn +63.9bn
Cash Capex
FCF TTM

Investment Takeaway

The business is showing brightening signals, but the improvement is still early and not yet thick enough to read as a confirmed trend. The brighter spot is operating efficiency, with net margin improving 17.8 pp. The next item to monitor is the earnings mix, when non-core contribution is 0.0%.

Improvement: operating efficiency is getting better, with trailing-12M net margin at 29.34% after expanding 17.8pp versus the same period last year.

Watchpoint: the earnings mix still needs monitoring, with net financial result still accounting for 0.0% of PBT and CFO / net income currently at -0.16x.

Statement Data

Item 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021
Net Revenue
262.8 254.8 110.6 167.1 170.4
Cost of Goods Sold
207.4 240.6 104.7 163.6 0.0
Gross Profit
55.3 14.2 5.8 3.6 6.1
Financial Expenses
1.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 -0.0
Selling Expenses
0.0 0.0 0.0 -0.0
General and Administrative Expenses
6.3 7.7 8.0 9.6 -10.6
Operating Profit
48.5 7.0 -1.8 -6.2 -3.7
Profit Before Tax
349.4 53.7 1.4 0.2 0.4
Net Income
313.9 42.6 1.1 -0.8 -1.2
Profit Attributable to Parent
317.6 42.6 1.1 -0.8 -1.2
Earnings per Share
40,912.00 11,906.00 311.00 -215.00 1,643.00

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