Saigon Port JSC (HSTC:SGP) Beneish M-Score: -2.44 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


HSTC:SGP Saigon Port JSC HSTC:SGP
82 GF Score
Price ₫22,900.00
GF Value ₫28,387.81
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Saigon Port JSC Beneish M-Score?

Saigon Port JSC HSTC:SGP +1.78% 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates HSTC:SGP with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫28,387.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Saigon Port JSC ranks worse than 62.22% 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 -2.44 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HSTC:SGP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.75   Med: -1.96   Max: -1.59
Current: -2.44

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Saigon Port JSC was -1.59. The lowest was -2.75. And the median was -1.96.


Saigon Port JSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saigon Port 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.

Saigon Port JSC Beneish M-Score Chart

Saigon Port JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.75 -1.94 -2.75 -1.98 -2.29

Saigon Port 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 -1.92 -1.64 -2.06 -2.29 -2.44

Saigon Port JSC Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Saigon Port 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.


Saigon Port JSC Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Saigon Port JSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Saigon Port 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 Saigon Port 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 * 0.6848+0.528 * 0.9314+0.404 * 0.9727+0.892 * 1.1345+0.115 * 0.8534
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8281+4.679 * 0.046919-0.327 * 0.9385
=-2.44

* 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 ₫483,505 Mil.
Revenue was 293698.709 + 357818.372 + 330146.44 + 275030.864 = ₫1,256,694 Mil.
Gross Profit was 104330.64 + 87333.491 + 133197.717 + 72733.771 = ₫397,596 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫1,914,387 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫6,047,514 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫1,684,282 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫106,905 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫91,443 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫759,397 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫14,629 Mil.
Net Income was 143920.257 + -22848.777 + 168214.365 + 107215.796 = ₫396,502 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -130408.141 + 43019.872 + 182508.951 + 17636.688 = ₫112,757 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₫622,309 Mil.
Revenue was 263037.763 + 291696.542 + 245344.851 + 307628.321 = ₫1,107,707 Mil.
Gross Profit was 91375.074 + 93339.522 + 34593.15 + 107102.618 = ₫326,410 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫1,610,448 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫5,794,353 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫1,771,745 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫95,092 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫97,333 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫747,267 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫42,972 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)
=(483505.134 / 1256694.385) / (622308.533 / 1107707.477)
=0.384744 / 0.561799
=0.6848

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)
=(326410.364 / 1107707.477) / (397595.619 / 1256694.385)
=0.294672 / 0.316382
=0.9314

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 - (1914386.635 + 1684281.851) / 6047513.954) / (1 - (1610448.188 + 1771745.302) / 5794352.53)
=0.404934 / 0.416295
=0.9727

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
=1256694.385 / 1107707.477
=1.1345

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))
=(95091.508 / (95091.508 + 1771745.302)) / (106905.054 / (106905.054 + 1684281.851))
=0.050937 / 0.059684
=0.8534

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)
=(91443.345 / 1256694.385) / (97333.2 / 1107707.477)
=0.072765 / 0.087869
=0.8281

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)
=((14629.357 + 759396.804) / 6047513.954) / ((42972.384 + 747266.675) / 5794352.53)
=0.127991 / 0.136381
=0.9385

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
=(396501.641 - 0 - 112757.37) / 6047513.954
=0.046919

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.

Saigon Port JSC has a M-score of -2.44 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 mean?
Saigon Port JSC (HSTC:SGP) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Saigon Port JSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Saigon Port JSC ranks #601 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 62.2%.
Is Saigon Port JSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
Saigon Port JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Based on the distribution chart, Saigon Port JSC ranks #601 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saigon Port JSC has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saigon Port JSC's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Saigon Port JSC ranks #601 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Saigon Port 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Saigon Port JSC and its competitors. Saigon Port JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saigon Port JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saigon Port JSC (HSTC:SGP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫28,387.81, compared to a current price of ₫22,900.00 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Saigon Port JSC's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Saigon Port JSC (HSTC:SGP), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Jun. 25, 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 Saigon Port JSC (HSTC:SGP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saigon Port JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫22,900.00 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫28,387.81. GuruFocus considers Saigon Port JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:SGP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.44
  • GF Value™: ₫28,387.81 vs. price of ₫22,900.00 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Saigon Port JSC Business Description

Address 3 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, W.13, Dist 4, HCM City, VNM
Saigon Port JSC is engaged in the seaport system of Vietnam's maritime industry. Its services include port operation, bonded warehouse, and other services.
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