Song Da (HSTC:SJG) Beneish M-Score: -2.75 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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HSTC:SJG Song Da Corp HSTC:SJG
72 GF Score
Price ₫24,000.00
GF Value ₫20,274.99
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Song Da Beneish M-Score?

Song Da HSTC:SJG 72 Beneish M-Score is -2.75 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates HSTC:SJG with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫20,274.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 542 Conglomerates companies, Song Da ranks better than 75.46% 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 -2.75 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

HSTC:SJG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.79   Med: -2.65   Max: -2.28
Current: -2.75

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Song Da was -2.28. The lowest was -2.79. And the median was -2.65.


Song Da Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Song Da'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.

Song Da Beneish M-Score Chart

Song Da Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.78 -2.48

Song Da Quarterly Data
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HSTC:SJG vs HON, MMM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Song Da'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.


Song Da Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Song Da's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Song Da 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 Song Da 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 * 0.5909+0.528 * 0.9926+0.404 * 1.1162+0.892 * 1.135+0.115 * 1.0832
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2304+4.679 * -0.011776-0.327 * 0.9174
=-2.75

* 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 ₫3,096,136 Mil.
Revenue was 1250229.995 + 1511907.408 + 1981850.712 + 1841280.174 = ₫6,585,268 Mil.
Gross Profit was 247063.904 + 283185.828 + 590326.597 + 318189.108 = ₫1,438,765 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫11,173,801 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫22,478,351 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫6,671,311 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫582,007 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫202,567 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫7,836,828 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫3,024,795 Mil.
Net Income was 120345.688 + 595185.039 + 288175.983 + 259772.667 = ₫1,263,479 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -154635.28 + 785097.633 + 541735.782 + 355982.806 = ₫1,528,181 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₫4,616,211 Mil.
Revenue was 1306941.003 + 1467878.878 + 1495143.906 + 1531969.518 = ₫5,801,933 Mil.
Gross Profit was 167362.317 + 305222.729 + 523077.897 + 262538.478 = ₫1,258,201 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫10,715,876 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫21,917,461 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫7,154,208 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫680,990 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫145,047 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫8,139,885 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫3,404,093 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)
=(3096136.195 / 6585268.289) / (4616211.038 / 5801933.305)
=0.470161 / 0.795633
=0.5909

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)
=(1258201.421 / 5801933.305) / (1438765.437 / 6585268.289)
=0.216859 / 0.218482
=0.9926

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 - (11173800.771 + 6671310.987) / 22478350.603) / (1 - (10715875.678 + 7154208.352) / 21917460.969)
=0.20612 / 0.184664
=1.1162

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
=6585268.289 / 5801933.305
=1.135

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))
=(680989.726 / (680989.726 + 7154208.352)) / (582007.122 / (582007.122 + 6671310.987))
=0.086914 / 0.08024
=1.0832

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)
=(202566.912 / 6585268.289) / (145047.378 / 5801933.305)
=0.030761 / 0.025
=1.2304

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)
=((3024795.48 + 7836827.507) / 22478350.603) / ((3404093.488 + 8139885.419) / 21917460.969)
=0.483204 / 0.526702
=0.9174

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
=(1263479.377 - 0 - 1528180.941) / 22478350.603
=-0.011776

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.

Song Da has a M-score of -2.75 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 -2.75 mean?
Song Da (HSTC:SJG) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.75 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Song Da and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Song Da ranks #133 out of 542 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Song Da's Beneish M-Score too high?
Song Da's current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. Based on the distribution chart, Song Da ranks #133 out of 542 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Song Da has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Song Da's Beneish M-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Song Da ranks #133 out of 542 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Song Da in the top 25% 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 a Conglomerates company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Conglomerates 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 Song Da and its competitors. Song Da's current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Song Da stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Song Da (HSTC:SJG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫20,274.99, compared to a current price of ₫24,000.00 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.75. Song Da's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 Song Da (HSTC:SJG), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.75 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 Song Da (HSTC:SJG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Song Da stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₫24,000.00 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫20,274.99. GuruFocus considers Song Da to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:SJG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.75
  • GF Value™: ₫20,274.99 vs. price of ₫24,000.00 (18.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Song Da Business Description

Address No. 493 Nguyen Trai street, G10 building, Thanh Xuan Nam ward, Thanh Nam district, Hanoi, VNM
Song Da Corp is engaged in business include: production and trading of electricity, construction, installation and trading of real estate. It also includes activities such as General contractor for construction (EPC general contractor) and construction and installation of traffic, industrial, civil, electricity, irrigation, complex underground works; Construction and foundation treatment of works; Construction of houses of all kinds; Trading in commercial electricity; Manufacturing and trading in equipment, Construction materials; Manufacture and install industrial equipment and machinery; Investment, development and business in urban areas, industrial parks and economic zones; Renting office. The company's segments include: Industrial production Construction installation and Others.
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