Phu Hung Securities (HSTC:PHS) Beneish M-Score: -0.72 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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HSTC:PHS Phu Hung Securities Corp HSTC:PHS
79 GF Score
Price ₫10,800.00
GF Value ₫11,892.15
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Phu Hung Securities Beneish M-Score?

Phu Hung Securities HSTC:PHS 79 Beneish M-Score is -0.72 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates HSTC:PHS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫11,892.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 704 Capital Markets companies, Phu Hung Securities ranks worse than 80.54% 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 -0.72 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

HSTC:PHS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.62   Med: -1.36   Max: -0.17
Current: -0.72

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Phu Hung Securities was -0.17. The lowest was -3.62. And the median was -1.36.


Phu Hung Securities Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Phu Hung Securities'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.

Phu Hung Securities Beneish M-Score Chart

Phu Hung Securities Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -1.36 -2.54 -0.23

Phu Hung Securities Quarterly Data
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HSTC:PHS vs MS, GS, SCHW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Phu Hung Securities'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.


Phu Hung Securities Beneish M-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Phu Hung Securities's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Phu Hung Securities's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Phu Hung Securities 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 Phu Hung Securities 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 * 0.8463+0.528 * 0.8841+0.404 * 3.6858+0.892 * 1.4109+0.115 * 0.8872
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.6442+4.679 * 0.106005-0.327 * 1.1141
=-0.72

* 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 ₫4,118,580 Mil.
Revenue was 144133.312 + 157180.37 + 156336.913 + 119667.278 = ₫577,318 Mil.
Gross Profit was 90813.527 + 87131.176 + 86483.894 + 65850.614 = ₫330,279 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫5,503,133 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫5,813,973 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫7,212 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫9,737 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫39,657 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫3,667,639 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫0 Mil.
Net Income was 3507.545 + 21638.905 + 41195.969 + 15582.343 = ₫81,925 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -163242.165 + -101274.948 + -372144.534 + 102276.775 = ₫-534,385 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₫3,449,303 Mil.
Revenue was 101837.925 + 94333.083 + 97809.195 + 115206.89 = ₫409,187 Mil.
Gross Profit was 54504.119 + 46331.072 + 47529.062 + 58591.967 = ₫206,956 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫4,726,087 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫4,804,593 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫10,428 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫10,838 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫43,631 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫2,720,457 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫0 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)
=(4118579.716 / 577317.873) / (3449302.872 / 409187.093)
=7.13399 / 8.429647
=0.8463

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)
=(206956.22 / 409187.093) / (330279.211 / 577317.873)
=0.505774 / 0.572092
=0.8841

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 - (5503133.265 + 7212.032) / 5813973.463) / (1 - (4726086.95 + 10428.065) / 4804592.752)
=0.052224 / 0.014169
=3.6858

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
=577317.873 / 409187.093
=1.4109

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))
=(10838.426 / (10838.426 + 10428.065)) / (9736.591 / (9736.591 + 7212.032))
=0.509648 / 0.574477
=0.8872

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)
=(39657.206 / 577317.873) / (43630.696 / 409187.093)
=0.068692 / 0.106628
=0.6442

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)
=((0 + 3667638.836) / 5813973.463) / ((0 + 2720456.952) / 4804592.752)
=0.630832 / 0.56622
=1.1141

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
=(81924.762 - 0 - -534384.872) / 5813973.463
=0.106005

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.

Phu Hung Securities has a M-score of -0.72 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 -0.72 mean?
Phu Hung Securities (HSTC:PHS) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.72 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Phu Hung Securities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Phu Hung Securities ranks #567 out of 704 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is Phu Hung Securities' Beneish M-Score too high?
Phu Hung Securities' current Beneish M-Score is -0.72. Based on the distribution chart, Phu Hung Securities ranks #567 out of 704 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Phu Hung Securities has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Phu Hung Securities' Beneish M-Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Phu Hung Securities ranks #567 out of 704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Phu Hung Securities 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 a Capital Markets company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Capital Markets 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 Phu Hung Securities and its competitors. Phu Hung Securities's current Beneish M-Score is -0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Phu Hung Securities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Phu Hung Securities (HSTC:PHS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫11,892.15, compared to a current price of ₫10,800.00 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.72. Phu Hung Securities' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Phu Hung Securities (HSTC:PHS), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.72 as of Jul. 14, 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 Phu Hung Securities (HSTC:PHS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Phu Hung Securities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫10,800.00 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫11,892.15. GuruFocus considers Phu Hung Securities to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:PHS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.72
  • GF Value™: ₫11,892.15 vs. price of ₫10,800.00 (9.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Phu Hung Securities Business Description

Address 08 Hoang Van Thai street, 21st floor, Phu My Hung Tower, Tan Phu Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, VNM
Phu Hung Securities Corp provides financial trading services. The principal activities of the Company include carrying out securities brokerage, securities trading, securities investment advisory, margin loan, securities custody, and securities underwriting. The company operates into four business segments: Securities brokerage, Securities trading, Treasury activities and others, out of which it generates maximum revenue from the Treasury Activities Segment.
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