Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC (HSTC:PXS) Beneish M-Score: -2.47 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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HSTC:PXS Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC HSTC:PXS
67 GF Score
Price ₫2,300.00
GF Value ₫6,574.93
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What is Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC Beneish M-Score?

Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC HSTC:PXS 67 Beneish M-Score is -2.47 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates HSTC:PXS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫6,574.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,698 Construction companies, Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC ranks worse than 51.41% 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 -2.47 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HSTC:PXS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -45.6   Med: -3.22   Max: 1.59
Current: -2.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC was 1.59. The lowest was -45.60. And the median was -3.22.


Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure 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.

Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC Beneish M-Score Chart

Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.69 -2.92 -6.58 -4.37 -1.68

Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC 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 -3.95 -2.53 -1.16 -1.68 -2.47

HSTC:PXS vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure 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.


Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure 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 Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure 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 * 0.7085+0.528 * 1.2253+0.404 * 0.1685+0.892 * 1.5739+0.115 * 1.0954
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.5458+4.679 * -0.016571-0.327 * 1.0766
=-2.47

* 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 ₫224,567 Mil.
Revenue was 255493.146 + 172562.59 + 346681.891 + 224773.331 = ₫999,511 Mil.
Gross Profit was 15661.108 + 15025.015 + 13527.595 + 13670.919 = ₫57,885 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫546,070 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫999,377 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫431,518 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫25,827 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫22,478 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫903,824 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫0 Mil.
Net Income was 3368.054 + 3422.543 + 3762.92 + 3950.857 = ₫14,504 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 55428.252 + -9337.453 + -56798.629 + 41772.418 = ₫31,065 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₫201,382 Mil.
Revenue was 201680.766 + 174247.849 + 112082.788 + 147060.588 = ₫635,072 Mil.
Gross Profit was 12964.397 + 10323.987 + 10747.731 + 11029.48 = ₫45,066 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫363,479 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫856,932 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫382,597 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫25,229 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫26,166 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫719,869 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)
=(224567.341 / 999510.958) / (201382.483 / 635071.991)
=0.224677 / 0.317102
=0.7085

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)
=(45065.595 / 635071.991) / (57884.637 / 999510.958)
=0.070961 / 0.057913
=1.2253

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 - (546069.54 + 431517.876) / 999376.963) / (1 - (363479.269 + 382597.19) / 856932.497)
=0.021803 / 0.129364
=0.1685

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
=999510.958 / 635071.991
=1.5739

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))
=(25228.691 / (25228.691 + 382597.19)) / (25827.462 / (25827.462 + 431517.876))
=0.061861 / 0.056473
=1.0954

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)
=(22477.641 / 999510.958) / (26166.364 / 635071.991)
=0.022489 / 0.041202
=0.5458

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 + 903823.842) / 999376.963) / ((0 + 719868.607) / 856932.497)
=0.904387 / 0.840053
=1.0766

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
=(14504.374 - 0 - 31064.588) / 999376.963
=-0.016571

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.

Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC has a M-score of -2.47 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.47 mean?
Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC (HSTC:PXS) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.47 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC ranks #873 out of 1698 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. Based on the distribution chart, Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC ranks #873 out of 1698 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC ranks #873 out of 1698 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure 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 a Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC and its competitors. Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC (HSTC:PXS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫6,574.93, compared to a current price of ₫2,300.00 — trading 65% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.47. Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC (HSTC:PXS), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.47 as of Jul. 15, 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 Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC (HSTC:PXS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫2,300.00 is trading 65% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫6,574.93. GuruFocus considers Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:PXS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.47
  • GF Value™: ₫6,574.93 vs. price of ₫2,300.00 (65% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC Business Description

Address 02, Nguyen Huu Canh Street, Ward Thang Nhat, Vung Tau City, VNM
Petroleum Equipment Assembly And Metal Structure JSC is a Vietnam-based EPC contractor. It specializes in providing EPC services for pipeline, piping, storage tank, thermal power plant, refinery, petrochemical plant, gas processing plant, and projects in the oil and gas industry. The other activities of the organization cover providing EPC/EPCIC services for offshore projects in the oil and gas industry; providing EPC services for process skids and equipment for oil and gas projects; and offering electrical and instrumentation services for oil and gas projects.
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