South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) Beneish M-Score: -1.52 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


STC:CSV South Basic Chemicals JSC STC:CSV
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What is South Basic Chemicals JSC Beneish M-Score?

South Basic Chemicals JSC STC:CSV -0.63% 70 Beneish M-Score is -1.52 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates STC:CSV with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫35,947.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,529 Chemicals companies, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks worse than 88.95% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.52 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

STC:CSV' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.9   Med: -2.36   Max: -1.52
Current: -1.52

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of South Basic Chemicals JSC was -1.52. The lowest was -2.90. And the median was -2.36.


South Basic Chemicals JSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for South Basic Chemicals 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.

South Basic Chemicals JSC Beneish M-Score Chart

South Basic Chemicals JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.99 -2.01 -2.90 -2.39 -1.94

South Basic Chemicals 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 -2.16 0.00 0.00 -1.94 -1.52

STC:CSV vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, South Basic Chemicals 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.


South Basic Chemicals JSC Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, South Basic Chemicals JSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where South Basic Chemicals JSC's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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South Basic Chemicals 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 South Basic Chemicals 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 * 1.3611+0.528 * 1.142+0.404 * 0.8271+0.892 * 1.2054+0.115 * 1.6255
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0961+4.679 * 0.118392-0.327 * 1.5248
=-1.52

* 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 ₫498,083 Mil.
Revenue was 628310.845 + 644015.398 + 447464.656 + 523585.484 = ₫2,243,376 Mil.
Gross Profit was 126235.371 + 145062.489 + 118359.065 + 143586.096 = ₫533,243 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫1,734,110 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫2,118,988 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫72,229 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫27,389 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫277,043 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫437,220 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫0 Mil.
Net Income was 42886.045 + 35697.534 + 53441.439 + 62549.333 = ₫194,574 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -92223.83 + 36821.94 + -64965.968 + 64071.262 = ₫-56,297 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₫303,574 Mil.
Revenue was 482474.557 + 516074.737 + 382032.097 + 480504.182 = ₫1,861,086 Mil.
Gross Profit was 123537.222 + 134178.076 + 115044.306 + 132427.342 = ₫505,187 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫1,456,289 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫1,839,933 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫55,404 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫44,770 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫209,675 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫248,977 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)
=(498083.032 / 2243376.383) / (303574.039 / 1861085.573)
=0.222024 / 0.163117
=1.3611

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)
=(505186.946 / 1861085.573) / (533243.021 / 2243376.383)
=0.271447 / 0.237697
=1.142

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 - (1734110.16 + 72228.967) / 2118988.04) / (1 - (1456288.774 + 55403.929) / 1839932.544)
=0.147546 / 0.178398
=0.8271

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
=2243376.383 / 1861085.573
=1.2054

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))
=(44770.48 / (44770.48 + 55403.929)) / (27388.89 / (27388.89 + 72228.967))
=0.446925 / 0.27494
=1.6255

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)
=(277043.413 / 2243376.383) / (209675.014 / 1861085.573)
=0.123494 / 0.112663
=1.0961

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 + 437220.216) / 2118988.04) / ((0 + 248976.832) / 1839932.544)
=0.206334 / 0.135318
=1.5248

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
=(194574.351 - 0 - -56296.596) / 2118988.04
=0.118392

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.

South Basic Chemicals JSC has a M-score of -1.52 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.52 mean?
South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.52 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on South Basic Chemicals JSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks #1360 out of 1529 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is South Basic Chemicals JSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
South Basic Chemicals JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -1.52. Based on the distribution chart, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks #1360 out of 1529 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, South Basic Chemicals JSC has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Basic Chemicals JSC's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, South Basic Chemicals JSC ranks #1360 out of 1529 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places South Basic Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC and its competitors. South Basic Chemicals JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -1.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Basic Chemicals JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫35,947.10, compared to a current price of ₫23,750.00 — trading 33.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.52. South Basic Chemicals JSC's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.52 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 South Basic Chemicals JSC (STC:CSV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Basic Chemicals JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫23,750.00 is trading 33.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫35,947.10. GuruFocus considers South Basic Chemicals JSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STC:CSV:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.52
  • GF Value™: ₫35,947.10 vs. price of ₫23,750.00 (33.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs

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


South Basic Chemicals JSC Business Description

Address 22 Ly Tu Trong Street, Sai Gon ward, Ho Chi Minh, VNM, HCMC
South Basic Chemicals JSC is a manufacturer of basic inorganic chemicals. The company operates in the area of manufacturing chemical products and the chemical business. Its other activities include the exploitation and processing of bauxite minerals and, processing of salt product, Production of chemical materials and equipment; processing and manufacturing of specialized equipment, technological pipelines and pipelines for industrial waste water supply industry (not subject to pressure - except recycling of metal waste, electroplating slag, casting metallurgy, Production of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, Experimental research activities and other services. It offers products such as basic inorganic chemicals, water treatment chemicals, salts, and other products.
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