Sao Mai Group (STC:ASM) Beneish M-Score: -2.22 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


STC:ASM Sao Mai Group Corp STC:ASM
71 GF Score
Price ₫6,000.00
GF Value ₫7,031.49
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sao Mai Group Beneish M-Score?

Sao Mai Group STC:ASM 71 Beneish M-Score is -2.22 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates STC:ASM with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫7,031.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,680 Real Estate companies, Sao Mai Group ranks worse than 59.4% 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 -2.22 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STC:ASM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.06   Med: -2.2   Max: 0.59
Current: -2.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sao Mai Group was 0.59. The lowest was -3.06. And the median was -2.20.


Sao Mai Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sao Mai Group'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.

Sao Mai Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Sao Mai Group 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 -2.57 -2.30 -2.30 -2.05 -2.18

Sao Mai Group 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 -2.31 -2.54 -2.68 -2.18 -2.22

STC:ASM vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Sao Mai Group'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.


Sao Mai Group Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Sao Mai Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sao Mai Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sao Mai Group 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 Sao Mai Group 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 * 1.5144+0.528 * 0.8544+0.404 * 0.8681+0.892 * 0.9093+0.115 * 1.0237
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.143+4.679 * 0.005291-0.327 * 1.0241
=-2.22

* 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 ₫3,187,619 Mil.
Revenue was 2469598.309 + 2615331.962 + 2632778.971 + 3354392.863 = ₫11,072,102 Mil.
Gross Profit was 374725.885 + 356229.109 + 316778.571 + 402734.993 = ₫1,450,469 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫14,648,684 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫24,090,896 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫6,704,659 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫451,097 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫503,218 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫9,399,184 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫6,359,976 Mil.
Net Income was 84641.615 + 1426.466 + 11410.532 + 15457.162 = ₫112,936 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 198174.664 + -513893.044 + 25246.574 + 275946.628 = ₫-14,525 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₫2,314,765 Mil.
Revenue was 2715104.189 + 2866260.875 + 3219264.977 + 3375718.144 = ₫12,176,348 Mil.
Gross Profit was 306149.97 + 319113.728 + 344675.657 + 392925.449 = ₫1,362,865 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫13,306,415 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫22,551,329 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫6,293,088 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫434,111 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫484,176 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫7,327,439 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫7,077,438 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)
=(3187619.064 / 11072102.105) / (2314764.952 / 12176348.185)
=0.287896 / 0.190103
=1.5144

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)
=(1362864.804 / 12176348.185) / (1450468.558 / 11072102.105)
=0.111927 / 0.131002
=0.8544

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 - (14648684.254 + 6704658.775) / 24090895.72) / (1 - (13306414.699 + 6293087.748) / 22551329.204)
=0.113634 / 0.130894
=0.8681

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
=11072102.105 / 12176348.185
=0.9093

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))
=(434111.391 / (434111.391 + 6293087.748)) / (451097.217 / (451097.217 + 6704658.775))
=0.064531 / 0.06304
=1.0237

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)
=(503218.442 / 11072102.105) / (484176.316 / 12176348.185)
=0.045449 / 0.039764
=1.143

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)
=((6359976.008 + 9399183.958) / 24090895.72) / ((7077438.485 + 7327439.327) / 22551329.204)
=0.654154 / 0.63876
=1.0241

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
=(112935.775 - 0 - -14525.178) / 24090895.72
=0.005291

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.

Sao Mai Group has a M-score of -2.22 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 -2.22 mean?
Sao Mai Group (STC:ASM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.22 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sao Mai Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sao Mai Group ranks #998 out of 1680 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is Sao Mai Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sao Mai Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. Based on the distribution chart, Sao Mai Group ranks #998 out of 1680 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sao Mai Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sao Mai Group's Beneish M-Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Sao Mai Group ranks #998 out of 1680 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sao Mai Group 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 Sao Mai Group and its competitors. Sao Mai Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sao Mai Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Mai Group (STC:ASM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫7,031.49, compared to a current price of ₫6,000.00 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. Sao Mai Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Sao Mai Group (STC:ASM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.22 as of Jul. 03, 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 Sao Mai Group (STC:ASM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Mai Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫6,000.00 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫7,031.49. GuruFocus considers Sao Mai Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STC:ASM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.22
  • GF Value™: ₫7,031.49 vs. price of ₫6,000.00 (14.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Sao Mai Group Business Description

Address Number 326 Hung Vuong Street, My Long Ward, An Giang, Long Xuyen City, VNM
Sao Mai Group Corp is a company engaged in the real estate sector. It develops urban zones, residential areas and resorts, as well as leases houses and offices. It is also engaged in investment in the infrastructure business, residential area, urban area, industrial zone.
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