VKC

VKC Holdings ·UPCOM ·2026Q1

▲ Slightly positive

Operating efficiency is improving Net margin −200.07%, +317.86pp YoY
Price
1,100
Latest close
29 May 2026
P/E -0.42x
P/B -0.07x
EPS -2,635
BVPS -15,292
ROE 18.3%
ROA -21.2%
Profit Margin -199.9%
Asset Turnover 0.11x
Equity Mult. -0.86x

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

What Is Changing

On a TTM 2026Q1 basis, VKC has not accelerated revenue sharply, but profitability is improving visibly — the growth momentum has held across consecutive periods. More notably, profit relies heavily on non-core sources while operating cash flow is negative — these two factors together suggest earnings quality needs cautious evaluation.

TTM REVENUE
VND 25bn
−4.1%YoY
NET MARGIN
−200.07%
+317.9ppYoY
TTM NET PROFIT
−VND 51bn
+63.0%YoY
Net financial result / PBT
84.5%
affects earnings quality
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 5.2 6.8 8.6 4.8 7.1 7.3 6.2 5.9 5.4 4.7 7.3 7.2
Growth -23% -21% +82% -33% -4% +18% +5% +9% +14% -35% +1%
Net Income -11.5 -12.1 -13.6 -13.7 -9.2 -22.2 -76.8 -29.2 -15.7 -37.0 -14.6 -19.7
Net Margin -219.34% -177.76% -157.06% -288.94% -130.68% -302.12% -1238.61% -492.57% -289.92% -781.16% -200.99% -275.44%

Drivers of VKC's profit

TTM

Net profit attributable to parent increased vs last year, mainly helped by lower administrative expenses. Supporting and offsetting drivers:

Administrative expenses ↓ 54.9bn
Finance costs ↓ 20.4bn
Gross profit ↑ 17.1bn
TTM

Net profit attributable to parent declined vs prior quarter, mainly due to weaker other profit. Supporting and offsetting drivers:

Gross profit ↑ 3.3bn
Administrative expenses ↓ 0.4bn
Other profit ↓ 4.6bn

Financial Highlights

Detailed analysis of each financial dimension

ROE = Profit Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

2025Q1 78.5% = -517.9% × 0.09 × -1.72
2026Q1 18.3% = -200.1% × 0.11 × -0.86

ROE edged down from 78.5% to 18.3% — the components are broadly offsetting.

Net margin: -200.1% +317.9pp Asset turnover: 0.11x +0.02x Leverage: -0.86x +0.86x

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 -200.07%, rising 317.9pp. The main driver is SG&A / Revenue fell 214.1pp and Gross margin rose 65.0pp, moving in line with the stronger net margin (in addition, Net financial result / Revenue rose 70.0pp added support while Other profit / Revenue fell 31.1pp remained a drag).

The improvement comes from core operations — this is a high-quality margin expansion.

Profitability trend

Net Margin -200.07% +317.9pp
Gross Margin 9.42% +65.0pp
SG&A / Revenue 36.68% −214.1pp
Non-core / Revenue -180.01% +38.9pp

TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1

Watchpoints

Financial result is supporting margin

Financial result accounts for 86.9% of PBT and lifted net margin by 38.9pp — separate the operating contribution from this source.

Is capital being used efficiently?

Capital efficiency should be read in industry context — ROIC may fluctuate with business specifics.

Is capital being deployed efficiently?

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

Industry characteristics make ROIC cyclical — this is a reference signal and should be read with the business context.

CAPITAL EFFICIENCY TREND

TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1

ROIC
NOPAT Margin
Capital Turnover 0.31x +0.17x
Average Invested Capital 81.8bn −105.0bn

Balance Sheet

ROIC above should be read with industry context — the balance sheet below adds perspective. Balance sheet is exceptionally sound — liabilities at -1.80x equity, with a net cash position equivalent to 1.17x 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

Working capital is being managed more efficiently, supporting overall capital efficiency. Cash conversion cycle improved by 919.0 days versus the same period last year. The main moves came from DIO fell 69.2 days, DSO fell 797.1 days, and DPO rose 52.8 days.

All 3 drivers (collection, inventory, payables) are improving — working capital turnover is strengthening across the board.

Watchpoints

Cash conversion cycle remains stretched

CCC stands at 573.5 days, suggesting that working capital remains tied up for a relatively long operating cycle.

Working Capital Efficiency

TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1

Receivables 678.8 days −797.1 days
Inventory 24.2 days −69.2 days
Payables 129.5 days +52.8 days
Cash Conversion Cycle 573.5 days −919.0 days

Is financial risk significant?

Financial risk is low — the company has net cash and CFO reached 1.5bn.

Leverage & Liquidity

Leverage warrants monitoring, with net debt / equity at -1.17x and interest coverage only at -1.15x.

At present, short-term debt accounts for 100.0% of total debt, cash equals 0.5% of debt, and total debt stands at 361.0bn.

Watchpoints

Interest coverage is thin

Interest coverage is -1.15x, 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 -1.17x +0.27x
Interest Coverage -1.15x +1.09x
Cash / Debt 0.5% +0.3pp
Short-term Debt / Total Debt 100.0% 0.0pp
CFO / NI -0.09x −0.12x

TTM YoY · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1

Cash Flow

With safe leverage noted above, cash flow below shows the self-funding capacity. Operating cash flow reached 1.5bn in 2025, against investing cash flow of -1.0bn.

Post-investment cash flow was positive +0.6bn. Financing cash flow was negative +0.1bn.

CFO / net income was -0.09x.

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

Cash capex or FCF data is incomplete, so the cash-conversion view is only partial.

Cash Conversion

TTM Cash Conversion · 2025Q1 -> 2026Q1

CFO TTM 4.4bn +9.4bn
Cash Capex
FCF TTM

Investment Takeaway

The business is heading the right way, but the current picture is still at partial confirmation — not yet a fully clean case. The positive points have clearly improved, showing the operating base is better than before. The brighter spot is operating efficiency, with net margin improving 317.9 pp. Even so, earnings quality still needs closer monitoring because net financial result remains elevated. The main risk still sits in leverage and liquidity, with interest coverage at -1.15x.

Improvement: operating efficiency is getting better, with trailing-12M net margin at -200.07% after expanding 317.9pp versus the same period last year.

Watchpoint: the earnings mix still needs monitoring, with net financial result still accounting for 84.5% of PBT and CFO / net income currently at -0.09x.

Key risk: leverage and liquidity still require discipline, with interest coverage only at -1.15x.

Statement Data

Item 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021
Net Revenue
26.0 24.9 30.0 262.9 884.1
Cost of Goods Sold
24.1 38.9 36.4 259.0 0.0
Gross Profit
1.9 -14.1 -6.4 3.9 47.8
Financial Expenses
42.3 82.5 44.2 41.8 -23.3
Selling Expenses
2.1 4.0 5.1 10.1 -13.9
General and Administrative Expenses
7.8 59.9 34.2 91.5 -11.9
Operating Profit
-50.3 -160.5 -89.6 -137.0 3.8
Profit Before Tax
-55.2 -157.9 -88.4 -239.6 3.2
Net Income
-53.4 -158.5 -88.4 -239.6 2.4
Profit Attributable to Parent
-53.3 -158.5 -88.4 -239.6 2.4
Earnings per Share
-2,762.00 -8,222.00 -4,586.00 -12,426.00 115.00

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