Helio Energy JSC (HSTC:HIO) Beneish M-Score: 0.20 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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HSTC:HIO Helio Energy JSC HSTC:HIO
65 GF Score
Price ₫7,200.00
GF Value ₫10,799.00
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Helio Energy JSC Beneish M-Score?

Helio Energy JSC HSTC:HIO -1.37% 65 Beneish M-Score is 0.20 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates HSTC:HIO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫10,799.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Helio Energy JSC ranks worse than 92.44% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 0.2 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Helio Energy JSC's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HSTC:HIO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.12   Med: -1.93   Max: 0.94
Current: 0.2

During the past 4 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Helio Energy JSC was 0.94. The lowest was -3.12. And the median was -1.93.


Helio Energy JSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helio Energy JSC's Beneish M-Score can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Helio Energy JSC Beneish M-Score Chart

Helio Energy JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -1.87 -3.12

Helio Energy JSC Quarterly Data
Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.93 -2.31 -3.12 0.94 0.20

Helio Energy JSC Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Helio Energy JSC's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Helio Energy JSC Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Helio Energy JSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Helio Energy JSC's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Helio Energy JSC Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Helio Energy JSC for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 4.3582+0.528 * 0.8372+0.404 * 1.0638+0.892 * 1.4477+0.115 * -5.8643
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7533+4.679 * -0.011647-0.327 * 0.8437
=0.20

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

This Year (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₫163,352 Mil.
Revenue was 76142.662 + 38184.145 + 23080.92 + 26857.184 = ₫164,265 Mil.
Gross Profit was 43777.345 + 17437.532 + 6163.838 + 9996.037 = ₫77,375 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫244,380 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫1,257,814 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫814,427 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫-16,427 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫6,507 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫168,171 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫313,499 Mil.
Net Income was 19535.241 + 78892.252 + 110.833 + 3400.342 = ₫101,939 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 31691.265 + 23162.425 + 45279.092 + 16455.227 = ₫116,588 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₫25,891 Mil.
Revenue was 30728.86 + 28944.264 + 24620.113 + 29172.411 = ₫113,466 Mil.
Gross Profit was 13496.719 + 11006.287 + 8111.185 + 12132.587 = ₫44,747 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫90,898 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫480,985 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫318,553 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫43,734 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫5,966 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫76,492 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫141,824 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(163351.585 / 164264.911) / (25890.532 / 113465.648)
=0.99444 / 0.228179
=4.3582

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(44746.778 / 113465.648) / (77374.752 / 164264.911)
=0.394364 / 0.471036
=0.8372

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (244379.649 + 814426.829) / 1257813.918) / (1 - (90897.764 + 318553.078) / 480984.694)
=0.158217 / 0.148724
=1.0638

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=164264.911 / 113465.648
=1.4477

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(43734.121 / (43734.121 + 318553.078)) / (-16427.083 / (-16427.083 + 814426.829))
=0.120717 / -0.020585
=-5.8643

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(6506.755 / 164264.911) / (5966.397 / 113465.648)
=0.039611 / 0.052583
=0.7533

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((313499.405 + 168170.893) / 1257813.918) / ((141824.005 + 76491.531) / 480984.694)
=0.382942 / 0.453893
=0.8437

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(101938.668 - 0 - 116588.009) / 1257813.918
=-0.011647

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Helio Energy JSC has a M-score of 0.20 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 0.20 mean?
Helio Energy JSC (HSTC:HIO) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.20 as of Aug. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Helio Energy JSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Helio Energy JSC ranks #367 out of 397 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 92.4%.
Is Helio Energy JSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
Helio Energy JSC's current Beneish M-Score is 0.20. Based on the distribution chart, Helio Energy JSC ranks #367 out of 397 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Helio Energy JSC has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helio Energy JSC's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Helio Energy JSC ranks #367 out of 397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Helio Energy JSC in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Helio Energy JSC and its competitors. Helio Energy JSC's current Beneish M-Score is 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helio Energy JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helio Energy JSC (HSTC:HIO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫10,799.00, compared to a current price of ₫7,200.00 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.20. Helio Energy JSC's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helio Energy JSC (HSTC:HIO), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.20 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Helio Energy JSC (HSTC:HIO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helio Energy JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫7,200.00 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫10,799.00. GuruFocus considers Helio Energy JSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:HIO:

  • Beneish M-Score: 0.20
  • GF Value™: ₫10,799.00 vs. price of ₫7,200.00 (33.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:HIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Helio Energy JSC Business Description

Address 37 Ba Trieu, Hang Bai ward, 4th Floor, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi, VNM
Helio Energy JSC is a company whose main business is renewable energy. It is involved in many projects, such as Rooftop solar power projects in Binh Thuan province, Rooftop solar power projects in Dong Nai province, and Rooftop solar power projects in Dong Nai province.
65GF Score

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