PCG

Đầu tư Phát triển Gas Đô thị ·UPCOM ·2026Q1

▼ Under pressure

Leverage and liquidity require close discipline Debt/equity −18.15x
Price
2,300
Latest close
29 May 2026
P/E -3.44x
P/B 0.30x
EPS -668
BVPS 7,701
ROE -8.3%
ROA -5.3%
Profit Margin -3.8%
Asset Turnover 1.37x
Equity Mult. 1.58x

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

What Is Changing

On a TTM 2026Q1 basis, PCG posted a sharp profit decline versus the same period — margins have been compressing consistently over multiple periods. What still needs to be determined is whether this drop reflects current operating pressure or an unusually high comparison base from the prior period.

TTM REVENUE
VND 330bn
+9.8%YoY
NET MARGIN
−3.82%
−1.4ppYoY
TTM NET PROFIT
−VND 13bn
−71.4%YoY
Metric Q1'26 Q4'25 Q3'25 Q2'25 Q1'25 Q3'24 Q2'24 Q1'24 Q4'23 Q3'23 Q2'23 Q1'23
Revenue 91.7 91.5 83.9 62.9 10.4 101.2 98.8 90.1 92.7 70.8 65.3 78.0
Growth +0% +9% +33% +506% -90% +2% +10% -3% +31% +8% -16%
Net Income 3.7 -15.4 0.8 -1.7 -0.5 1.0 -2.9 -4.9 1.7 -0.2 2.1 -0.6
Net Margin 4.01% -16.84% 1.00% -2.75% -5.24% 0.96% -2.91% -5.45% 1.85% -0.23% 3.19% -0.74%

Drivers of PCG's profit

TTM

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

Selling expenses ↓ 4.6bn
Finance costs ↓ 1.6bn
Administrative expenses ↑ 6.1bn
Financial income ↓ 2.6bn
Gross profit ↓ 1.5bn
Other profit ↓ 1.4bn
TTM

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

Gross profit ↑ 4.7bn
Administrative expenses ↑ 1.0bn

Financial Highlights

Detailed analysis of each financial dimension

ROE = Profit Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

2025Q1 -4.4% = -2.5% × 1.09 × 1.63
2026Q1 -8.3% = -3.8% × 1.37 × 1.58

ROE fell from -4.4% to -8.3% — leverage weakened the most, though asset turnover still provided support.

Net margin: -3.8% -1.4pp Asset turnover: 1.37x +0.28x Leverage: 1.58x -0.05x

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 narrowed to -3.82%, falling 1.4pp. The main pressure is Gross margin fell 1.0pp, outweighing the improvement in SG&A / Revenue fell 0.3pp (with lingering pressure from Other profit / Revenue fell 0.4pp and Net financial result / Revenue fell 0.3pp).

Margin is under pressure from multiple sides — temporary and structural components need to be separated to properly assess the risk.

Profitability trend

Net Margin -3.82% −1.4pp
Gross Margin 5.35% −1.0pp
SG&A / Revenue 8.31% −0.3pp

TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1

Is capital being used efficiently?

Capital efficiency for utilities should be read alongside regulated tariffs and long-cycle depreciation — ROIC reflects a large fixed-asset base.

Is capital being deployed efficiently?

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

For utilities, ROIC reflects returns on a large fixed-asset base — this is a reference signal and should be read alongside regulated tariffs.

CAPITAL EFFICIENCY TREND

TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1

ROIC
NOPAT Margin
Capital Turnover 2.19x +0.53x
Average Invested Capital 150.4bn −30.6bn

Balance Sheet

ROIC for utilities reflects a large fixed-asset base and regulated tariffs — the balance sheet below adds perspective. Balance sheet is exceptionally sound — liabilities at 0.44x equity, with a net cash position equivalent to 0.07x 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 4.8 days versus the same period last year. The main moves came from DIO fell 1.0 days, DSO fell 18.3 days, and DPO fell 24.1 days.

Working capital cycle lengthened mainly due to shorter payment timing — may reflect pressure from suppliers.

For utilities, working capital cycle reflects regulated pricing mechanics and long-term settlement contracts — DSO/DIO/DPO should be treated as contextual signals rather than pure efficiency indicators.

Watchpoints

Cash conversion cycle is lengthening

CCC is up by +4.8 days, indicating weaker working-capital turnover versus the prior year.

Working Capital Efficiency

TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1

Receivables 81.3 days −18.3 days
Inventory 18.6 days −1.0 days
Payables 69.5 days −24.1 days
Cash Conversion Cycle 30.4 days +4.8 days

Is financial risk significant?

Check leverage, liquidity, and cash-flow conversion.

Leverage & Liquidity

Leverage warrants monitoring, with net debt / equity at -0.07x and interest coverage only at -18.15x.

At present, short-term debt accounts for 100.0% of total debt, cash equals 282.1% of debt, and total debt stands at 6.7bn.

Leverage for utilities reflects long-term capital needs for fixed assets and recovery through regulated pricing — elevated leverage is structural to the industry.

Watchpoints

Interest coverage is thin

Interest coverage is -18.15x, leaving limited room to absorb financing costs.

Short-term refinancing pressure is meaningful

Short-term debt accounts for 100.0% of total debt, raising near-term refinancing needs.

Leverage and liquidity trend

Net Debt / Equity -0.07x −0.13x
Interest Coverage -18.15x −15.14x
Cash / Debt 282.1% +233.7pp
Short-term Debt / Total Debt 100.0% 0.0pp
CFO / NI 0.96x −0.81x

TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow reached -7.3bn in 2025, against investing cash flow of 33.8bn.

Post-investment cash flow was positive +26.5bn. Financing cash flow was negative +18.6bn.

CFO / net income was 0.96x.

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

For utilities, high capex and long investment cycles are structural — short-term FCF volatility does not reflect long-term cash generation through regulated pricing.

Cash Conversion

TTM Cash Conversion · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1

CFO TTM 12.1bn +0.9bn
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 leverage and liquidity remaining the main constraint, with interest coverage at -18.15x. The next watchpoint is the earnings mix, when non-core contribution is 16.6%.

Watchpoint: the earnings mix still needs monitoring, with net financial result still accounting for 16.6% of PBT and CFO / net income currently at 0.96x.

Key risk: leverage and liquidity still require discipline, with interest coverage only at -18.15x.

Statement Data

Item 2025 2023 2022 2021 2020
Net Revenue
248.7 309.1 421.0 392.8 287.9
Cost of Goods Sold
235.7 284.6 398.1 0.0 0.0
Gross Profit
13.0 24.5 22.9 27.8 27.5
Financial Expenses
1.6 1.8 2.0 -1.2 -1.4
Selling Expenses
7.3 11.4 11.8 -12.1 -12.9
General and Administrative Expenses
20.0 15.2 12.0 -14.2 -12.5
Operating Profit
-14.7 2.2 0.0 3.2 3.6
Profit Before Tax
-16.8 1.0 0.1 3.9 4.0
Net Income
-16.9 1.0 0.1 3.9 3.9
Profit Attributable to Parent
-16.9 1.0 0.1 3.9 3.9
Earnings per Share
-894.00 46.00 -4.00 198.50 199.50

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