PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC (STC:DCM) Beneish M-Score: -1.07 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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STC:DCM PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC STC:DCM
75 GF Score
Price ₫31,850.00
GF Value ₫51,145.69
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC Beneish M-Score?

PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC STC:DCM +0.79% 75 Beneish M-Score is -1.07 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates STC:DCM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫51,145.69 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Agriculture companies, PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC ranks worse than 89.71% 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 -1.07 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

STC:DCM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.35   Med: -2.11   Max: 11.17
Current: -1.07

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC was 11.17. The lowest was -4.35. And the median was -2.11.


PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer 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.

PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC Beneish M-Score Chart

PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.40 -2.94 3.20 -1.64 -0.62

PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.05 -1.70 -0.62 -2.11 -1.07

STC:DCM vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer 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.


PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC Beneish M-Score vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer 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 PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer 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 * 1.248+0.528 * 0.7247+0.404 * 0.8834+0.892 * 1.1978+0.115 * 0.9902
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.3099+4.679 * 0.274201-0.327 * 1.0907
=-1.07

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₫999,344 Mil.
Revenue was 6712190.738 + 5286049.224 + 4528368.587 + 2988230.261 = ₫19,514,839 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2000742.285 + 1346448.917 + 1252117.149 + 656733.027 = ₫5,256,041 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫18,663,858 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫21,836,596 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫2,456,460 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫365,199 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫2,494,858 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫9,237,565 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫24,190 Mil.
Net Income was 1068063.301 + 787796.389 + 390013.922 + 327687.758 = ₫2,573,561 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -1475209.36 + 433614.882 + 1241059.181 + -3613514.995 = ₫-3,414,050 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₫668,519 Mil.
Revenue was 6037370.666 + 3406707.863 + 4213741.835 + 2634448.145 = ₫16,292,269 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1240628.528 + 885150.745 + 679602.844 + 374756.546 = ₫3,180,139 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫15,401,581 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫18,159,592 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫2,083,739 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫306,312 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫1,590,137 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫6,975,317 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫86,389 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)
=(999343.898 / 19514838.81) / (668518.52 / 16292268.509)
=0.051209 / 0.041033
=1.248

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)
=(3180138.663 / 16292268.509) / (5256041.378 / 19514838.81)
=0.195193 / 0.269336
=0.7247

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 - (18663858.19 + 2456460.362) / 21836596.13) / (1 - (15401581.228 + 2083739.068) / 18159592.423)
=0.032802 / 0.03713
=0.8834

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
=19514838.81 / 16292268.509
=1.1978

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))
=(306312.331 / (306312.331 + 2083739.068)) / (365199.038 / (365199.038 + 2456460.362))
=0.128161 / 0.129427
=0.9902

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)
=(2494857.877 / 19514838.81) / (1590136.963 / 16292268.509)
=0.127844 / 0.097601
=1.3099

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)
=((24190.374 + 9237565.126) / 21836596.13) / ((86389.243 + 6975316.57) / 18159592.423)
=0.424139 / 0.388869
=1.0907

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
=(2573561.37 - 0 - -3414050.292) / 21836596.13
=0.274201

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.

PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC has a M-score of -1.07 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.07 mean?
PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC (STC:DCM) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.07 as of Aug. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC ranks #218 out of 243 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -1.07. Based on the distribution chart, PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC ranks #218 out of 243 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC's Beneish M-Score compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC ranks #218 out of 243 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Agriculture 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 PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC and its competitors. PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC (STC:DCM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫51,145.69, compared to a current price of ₫31,850.00 — trading 37.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.07. PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC (STC:DCM), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.07 as of Aug. 11, 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 PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC (STC:DCM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫31,850.00 is trading 37.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫51,145.69. GuruFocus considers PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STC:DCM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.07
  • GF Value™: ₫51,145.69 vs. price of ₫31,850.00 (37.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

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


PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC Business Description

Address Lot D, Industrial Park, Ngo Quyen Street, Ward 1, Ca Mau, VNM
PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC is engaged in the manufacturing of basic chemicals, fertilizers, and nitrogen compounds. It provides urea fertilizer, complex fertilizer, and biomineral fertilizers. The company also offers services such as transportation services, warehousing, and financial investment. The Corporation distributes fertilizer products in both domestic markets (Southwest region, Southeast region, Central Highlands, etc.) and foreign markets (Cambodia, Philippines, etc.).
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