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January
VNM – Earnings Review – [HOLD] – 4Q22 GM has not improved yet as expected
VNM posted its revenue decreased 4.7% yoy to VND15,069bn in 4Q22P owing to sluggish export markets, the gross margin squeezed continuously by 0.7%p qoq and 3.7%p yoy to 38.8% in 4Q22 owing to the high prices of imported milk powder prices in 2022. Thus, the NPAT-MI was VND1,869bn (-14.9% yoy) and VND8,578bn (-19% yoy) in 4Q22 and 2022, respectively.