Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC (HSTC:SEA) Beneish M-Score: -2.19 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


HSTC:SEA Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC HSTC:SEA
72 GF Score
Price ₫45,300.00
GF Value ₫46,373.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC Beneish M-Score?

Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC HSTC:SEA 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.19 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates HSTC:SEA with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫46,373.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,848 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC ranks worse than 71.97% 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 -2.19 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HSTC:SEA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.59   Med: -2.18   Max: -1.05
Current: -2.19

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC was -1.05. The lowest was -2.59. And the median was -2.18.


Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viet Nam Seaproducts 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.

Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC Beneish M-Score Chart

Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -1.05 -2.42 -2.48 -2.20

Viet Nam Seaproducts 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 -2.27 -1.99 -2.16 -2.20 -2.19

HSTC:SEA vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Viet Nam Seaproducts 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.


Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Viet Nam Seaproducts 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 Viet Nam Seaproducts 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 * 0.6757+0.528 * 0.9148+0.404 * 1.0088+0.892 * 1.2996+0.115 * 1.0216
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.911+4.679 * 0.073543-0.327 * 0.9856
=-2.19

* 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 ₫51,360 Mil.
Revenue was 186714.005 + 198661.624 + 222474.065 + 195501.635 = ₫803,351 Mil.
Gross Profit was 36831.655 + 39806.178 + 41402.305 + 37225.202 = ₫155,265 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫705,171 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫2,841,932 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫742,380 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫8,754 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫54,933 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫199,356 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫0 Mil.
Net Income was 47935.323 + 74496.83 + 29123.642 + 58315.029 = ₫209,871 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -33591.663 + 20347.729 + 44081.954 + -29972.812 = ₫865 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₫58,487 Mil.
Revenue was 140622.914 + 138516.603 + 152540.327 + 186456.745 = ₫618,137 Mil.
Gross Profit was 25375.382 + 22765.932 + 25870.325 + 35283.741 = ₫109,295 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫631,325 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫2,678,493 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫744,391 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫8,970 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫46,395 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫190,640 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)
=(51359.915 / 803351.329) / (58486.58 / 618136.589)
=0.063932 / 0.094618
=0.6757

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)
=(109295.38 / 618136.589) / (155265.34 / 803351.329)
=0.176814 / 0.193272
=0.9148

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 - (705171.109 + 742379.767) / 2841932.419) / (1 - (631324.73 + 744391.313) / 2678493.241)
=0.490646 / 0.486384
=1.0088

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
=803351.329 / 618136.589
=1.2996

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))
=(8969.787 / (8969.787 + 744391.313)) / (8754.017 / (8754.017 + 742379.767))
=0.011906 / 0.011654
=1.0216

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)
=(54932.64 / 803351.329) / (46394.771 / 618136.589)
=0.068379 / 0.075056
=0.911

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 + 199356.326) / 2841932.419) / ((0 + 190639.9) / 2678493.241)
=0.070148 / 0.071174
=0.9856

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
=(209870.824 - 0 - 865.208) / 2841932.419
=0.073543

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.

Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC has a M-score of -2.19 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.19 mean?
Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC (HSTC:SEA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.19 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC ranks #1330 out of 1848 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.19. Based on the distribution chart, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC ranks #1330 out of 1848 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC ranks #1330 out of 1848 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Viet Nam Seaproducts 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC and its competitors. Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC (HSTC:SEA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫46,373.40, compared to a current price of ₫45,300.00 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.19. Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC (HSTC:SEA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.19 as of Jun. 30, 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 Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC (HSTC:SEA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫45,300.00 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫46,373.40. GuruFocus considers Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:SEA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.19
  • GF Value™: ₫46,373.40 vs. price of ₫45,300.00 (2.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC Business Description

Address 2-4-6 Dong Khoi, Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh, VNM
Viet Nam Seaproducts JSC is engaged in the seafood industry. The products of the company include Sturgeon KLA, Sea Fish, Organic Shrimp, Pangasius fish, Grouper fillet, Sea carp fillets, Wild tiger shrimps, and others.
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