Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC (STC:BTP) Beneish M-Score: -2.81 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


STC:BTP Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC STC:BTP
65 GF Score
Price ₫8,290.00
GF Value ₫7,117.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC Beneish M-Score?

Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC STC:BTP -0.12% 65 Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates STC:BTP with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫7,117.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 486 Utilities - Regulated companies, Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC ranks better than 76.34% 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 -2.81 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

STC:BTP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.11   Med: -2.07   Max: 2.74
Current: -2.81

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC was 2.74. The lowest was -4.11. And the median was -2.07.


Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ba Ria Thermal Power 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.

Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC Beneish M-Score Chart

Ba Ria Thermal Power 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 0.74 -2.83 -1.27 -2.82 -2.81

Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 -2.82 -2.17 -2.79 -3.35 -2.81

STC:BTP vs NEE, SO, DUK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Ba Ria Thermal Power 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.


Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Ba Ria Thermal Power 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 Ba Ria Thermal Power 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 * 1.2755+0.528 * 0.2326+0.404 * 1.1461+0.892 * 0.7366+0.115 * 0.8782
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.3651+4.679 * -0.00389-0.327 * 0.7132
=-2.81

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₫60,465 Mil.
Revenue was 72129.061 + 67796.7 + 66412.488 + 56942.028 = ₫263,280 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1269.156 + 9997.431 + 16368.714 + 15174.607 = ₫42,810 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫473,872 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫1,218,679 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫247,081 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫53,703 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫40,171 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫94,779 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫47,404 Mil.
Net Income was 22108.603 + 8486.891 + -106.16 + 10766.326 = ₫41,256 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -10386.669 + 127239.384 + -29934.497 + -40922.073 = ₫45,996 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₫64,352 Mil.
Revenue was 78764.062 + 74754.249 + 154550.543 + 49337.91 = ₫357,407 Mil.
Gross Profit was -3175.412 + 4261.804 + 7888.185 + 4544.612 = ₫13,519 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫525,740 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫1,271,615 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫292,734 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫54,431 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫39,948 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫117,696 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫90,311 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)
=(60465.254 / 263280.277) / (64352.474 / 357406.764)
=0.229661 / 0.180054
=1.2755

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)
=(13519.189 / 357406.764) / (42809.908 / 263280.277)
=0.037826 / 0.162602
=0.2326

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 - (473871.65 + 247081.376) / 1218678.652) / (1 - (525740.129 + 292733.95) / 1271614.713)
=0.408414 / 0.356351
=1.1461

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
=263280.277 / 357406.764
=0.7366

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))
=(54430.811 / (54430.811 + 292733.95)) / (53702.592 / (53702.592 + 247081.376))
=0.156787 / 0.178542
=0.8782

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)
=(40171.023 / 263280.277) / (39947.974 / 357406.764)
=0.152579 / 0.111772
=1.3651

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)
=((47404.332 + 94779.393) / 1218678.652) / ((90310.626 + 117695.716) / 1271614.713)
=0.11667 / 0.163577
=0.7132

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
=(41255.66 - 0 - 45996.145) / 1218678.652
=-0.00389

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.

Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC has a M-score of -2.81 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.81 mean?
Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC (STC:BTP) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.81 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC ranks #115 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Based on the distribution chart, Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC ranks #115 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC's Beneish M-Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC ranks #115 out of 486 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC in the top 24% 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC and its competitors. Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC (STC:BTP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫7,117.07, compared to a current price of ₫8,290.00 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC (STC:BTP), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 27, 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 Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC (STC:BTP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₫8,290.00 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫7,117.07. GuruFocus considers Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STC:BTP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.81
  • GF Value™: ₫7,117.07 vs. price of ₫8,290.00 (16.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC Business Description

Address Long Huong Ward, Vung Tau Province, Ba Ria Town, VNM
Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC is a Vietnam based company engaged in producing electricity. The company produces electricity by using natural gas, oil, a mix of oil and gas, and a steam turbine. In addition, the organization is also involved in the management, operation, maintenance and repairs of electrical equipment; and installation of electrical systems.
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