DSC Securities (STC:DSC) Beneish M-Score: -1.22 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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What is DSC Securities Beneish M-Score?

DSC Securities STC:DSC 37 Beneish M-Score is -1.22 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates STC:DSC with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 704 Capital Markets companies, DSC Securities ranks worse than 75% 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 -1.22 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

STC:DSC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.45   Med: -1.22   Max: -1.06
Current: -1.22

During the past 3 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of DSC Securities was -1.06. The lowest was -1.45. And the median was -1.22.


DSC Securities Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DSC Securities'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.

DSC Securities Beneish M-Score Chart

DSC Securities Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -1.45

DSC Securities Quarterly Data
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 0.00 0.00 -1.06 -1.45 -1.22

STC:DSC vs MS, GS, SCHW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, DSC Securities'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.


DSC Securities Beneish M-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, DSC Securities's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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DSC Securities 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 DSC Securities 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 * 0.6443+0.528 * 0.5954+0.404 * 0.8374+0.892 * 1.6856+0.115 * 0.7622
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7827+4.679 * 0.271448-0.327 * 1.0785
=-1.22

* 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 ₫2,613,034 Mil.
Revenue was 87120.127 + 73831.157 + 165736.227 + 63243.706 = ₫389,931 Mil.
Gross Profit was 49050.42 + 33268.838 + 117896.027 + 31170.08 = ₫231,385 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫7,455,451 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫7,495,492 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫5,710 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫4,825 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫24,701 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫4,378,489 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫0 Mil.
Net Income was 57693.194 + 42488.701 + 134246.532 + 44712.716 = ₫279,141 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -294602.217 + -636557.09 + -563892.575 + -260443.517 = ₫-1,755,495 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₫2,405,967 Mil.
Revenue was 67923.822 + 50736.939 + 49131.614 + 63536.68 = ₫231,329 Mil.
Gross Profit was 36709.943 + 10785.796 + 14432.383 + 19804.886 = ₫81,733 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫5,315,283 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫5,352,052 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫7,500 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫4,023 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫18,723 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫2,898,948 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)
=(2613034.306 / 389931.217) / (2405966.681 / 231329.055)
=6.70127 / 10.400625
=0.6443

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)
=(81733.008 / 231329.055) / (231385.365 / 389931.217)
=0.353319 / 0.5934
=0.5954

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 - (7455450.746 + 5709.967) / 7495492.402) / (1 - (5315283.411 + 7499.912) / 5352052.403)
=0.00458 / 0.005469
=0.8374

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
=389931.217 / 231329.055
=1.6856

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))
=(4022.534 / (4022.534 + 7499.912)) / (4825.138 / (4825.138 + 5709.967))
=0.349104 / 0.458006
=0.7622

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)
=(24701.418 / 389931.217) / (18722.61 / 231329.055)
=0.063348 / 0.080935
=0.7827

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 + 4378488.583) / 7495492.402) / ((0 + 2898948.312) / 5352052.403)
=0.58415 / 0.541652
=1.0785

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
=(279141.143 - 0 - -1755495.399) / 7495492.402
=0.271448

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.

DSC Securities has a M-score of -1.22 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 -1.22 mean?
DSC Securities (STC:DSC) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.22 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on DSC Securities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DSC Securities ranks #528 out of 704 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is DSC Securities' Beneish M-Score too high?
DSC Securities' current Beneish M-Score is -1.22. Based on the distribution chart, DSC Securities ranks #528 out of 704 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DSC Securities has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSC Securities' Beneish M-Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, DSC Securities ranks #528 out of 704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places DSC Securities 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Capital Markets 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 DSC Securities and its competitors. DSC Securities's current Beneish M-Score is -1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DSC Securities stock overvalued right now?
DSC Securities (STC:DSC) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.22. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.22. DSC Securities' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 DSC Securities (STC:DSC), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.22 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.

DSC Securities Business Description

Address 80 Dich Vong Hau, Cau Giay ward, 2nd Floor, Thanh Cong Building, Hanoi, VNM
DSC Securities Corp is a financial consulting and securities investment company. It provides Proprietary trading, Securities brokerage, Securities underwriting, Securities investment advisory, and Depository services. The company operates in the segments, which include Proprietary trading, Brokerage services, Loan services, and others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Loan services. All activities of the Company take place in the territory of Vietnam.
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