PetroVietnam Oil (HSTC:OIL) Beneish M-Score: -3.38 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


HSTC:OIL PetroVietnam Oil Corp HSTC:OIL
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What is PetroVietnam Oil Beneish M-Score?

PetroVietnam Oil HSTC:OIL -0.75% 95 Beneish M-Score is -3.38 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates HSTC:OIL with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫16,244.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, PetroVietnam Oil ranks better than 85.04% 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.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -3.38 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HSTC:OIL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.38   Med: -2.3   Max: -1.22
Current: -3.38

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PetroVietnam Oil was -1.22. The lowest was -3.38. And the median was -2.30.


PetroVietnam Oil Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PetroVietnam Oil'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.

PetroVietnam Oil Beneish M-Score Chart

PetroVietnam Oil Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.45 -2.32 -1.53 -2.19 -2.31

PetroVietnam Oil Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.45 -2.13 -2.89 -2.31 -3.38

HSTC:OIL vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, PetroVietnam Oil'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.


PetroVietnam Oil Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, PetroVietnam Oil's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PetroVietnam Oil's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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PetroVietnam Oil 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 PetroVietnam Oil 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 * 0.4306+0.528 * 0.8614+0.404 * 0.7482+0.892 * 1.3013+0.115 * 0.9633
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.909+4.679 * -0.09738-0.327 * 1.0901
=-3.38

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₫6,642,069 Mil.
Revenue was 44863879.608 + 48482286.036 + 32776106.426 + 39954392.11 = ₫166,076,664 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2172819.059 + 1403345.045 + 999977.842 + 1154172.916 = ₫5,730,315 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫47,700,698 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫54,378,708 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫3,515,687 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫360,850 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫3,872,998 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫41,868,999 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫127,059 Mil.
Net Income was 516014.764 + 93614.249 + 125232.804 + 180639.232 = ₫915,501 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 3724481.181 + 1840824.826 + -239653.762 + 885271.881 = ₫6,210,924 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₫11,854,804 Mil.
Revenue was 32788640.606 + 29050058.368 + 31077201.611 + 34708041.418 = ₫127,623,942 Mil.
Gross Profit was 831284.516 + 1051869.248 + 832288.812 + 1077721.615 = ₫3,793,164 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫34,129,607 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫40,308,273 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫3,045,843 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫300,010 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫3,274,218 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫28,442,210 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫115,294 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)
=(6642069.261 / 166076664.18) / (11854804.183 / 127623942.003)
=0.039994 / 0.092889
=0.4306

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)
=(3793164.191 / 127623942.003) / (5730314.862 / 166076664.18)
=0.029721 / 0.034504
=0.8614

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 - (47700697.829 + 3515686.679) / 54378707.601) / (1 - (34129607.063 + 3045842.782) / 40308273.361)
=0.058154 / 0.077722
=0.7482

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
=166076664.18 / 127623942.003
=1.3013

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))
=(300009.865 / (300009.865 + 3045842.782)) / (360850.033 / (360850.033 + 3515686.679))
=0.089666 / 0.093086
=0.9633

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)
=(3872997.591 / 166076664.18) / (3274217.747 / 127623942.003)
=0.023321 / 0.025655
=0.909

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)
=((127058.571 + 41868998.602) / 54378707.601) / ((115294.36 + 28442210.178) / 40308273.361)
=0.772289 / 0.708477
=1.0901

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
=(915501.049 - 0 - 6210924.126) / 54378707.601
=-0.09738

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.

PetroVietnam Oil has a M-score of -3.38 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -3.38 mean?
PetroVietnam Oil (HSTC:OIL) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.38 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PetroVietnam Oil and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PetroVietnam Oil ranks #123 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is PetroVietnam Oil's Beneish M-Score too high?
PetroVietnam Oil's current Beneish M-Score is -3.38. Based on the distribution chart, PetroVietnam Oil ranks #123 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PetroVietnam Oil has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PetroVietnam Oil's Beneish M-Score compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, PetroVietnam Oil ranks #123 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places PetroVietnam Oil in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 PetroVietnam Oil and its competitors. PetroVietnam Oil's current Beneish M-Score is -3.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PetroVietnam Oil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroVietnam Oil (HSTC:OIL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫16,244.30, compared to a current price of ₫13,200.00 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.38. PetroVietnam Oil's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 5 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 PetroVietnam Oil (HSTC:OIL), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.38 as of Jun. 26, 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 PetroVietnam Oil (HSTC:OIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroVietnam Oil stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫13,200.00 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫16,244.30. GuruFocus considers PetroVietnam Oil to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:OIL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.38
  • GF Value™: ₫16,244.30 vs. price of ₫13,200.00 (18.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 5 warning signs

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


PetroVietnam Oil Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1-5 Le Duan, Ben Nghe Ward, 14th-18th Floor, PetroVietnam Building, district 1, Ho Chi Minh city, VNM
PetroVietnam Oil Corp is engaged in the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry, especially in importing & exporting, trading crude oil & blending, storing, and distributing oil products.
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