KIDO Group (STC:KDC) Beneish M-Score: -2.09 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


STC:KDC KIDO Group Corp STC:KDC
61 GF Score
Price ₫49,950.00
GF Value ₫49,918.30
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is KIDO Group Beneish M-Score?

KIDO Group STC:KDC 61 Beneish M-Score is -2.09 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates STC:KDC with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫49,918.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, KIDO Group ranks worse than 75.45% 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 -2.09 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STC:KDC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.47   Med: -1.96   Max: -0.3
Current: -2.09

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of KIDO Group was -0.30. The lowest was -5.47. And the median was -1.96.


KIDO Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KIDO 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.

KIDO Group Beneish M-Score Chart

KIDO 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 -1.91 -2.01 -5.47 -1.82 -2.09

KIDO Group 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 -1.82 -1.66 -1.71 -2.34 -2.09

STC:KDC vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, KIDO 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.


KIDO Group Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, KIDO Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KIDO 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 KIDO 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 * 1.1861+0.528 * 0.9859+0.404 * 0.9882+0.892 * 1.0889+0.115 * 0.8268
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9902+4.679 * 0.033742-0.327 * 0.9668
=-2.09

* 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 ₫2,905,394 Mil.
Revenue was 2468358.446 + 2429368.437 + 2019908.347 + 2145961.968 = ₫9,063,597 Mil.
Gross Profit was 470209.607 + 472313.771 + 370711.486 + 356740.508 = ₫1,669,975 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫6,674,909 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫13,907,212 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫1,031,169 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫374,046 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫701,216 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫5,066,436 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫374,765 Mil.
Net Income was 441543.956 + 51936.794 + 137446.301 + -75490.404 = ₫555,437 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 461554.679 + 239985.794 + -616274.998 + 911.613 = ₫86,177 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₫2,249,567 Mil.
Revenue was 2548165.581 + 2252649.715 + 1707646.078 + 1815352.87 = ₫8,323,814 Mil.
Gross Profit was 460840.116 + 421008.042 + 271054.012 + 359197.314 = ₫1,512,099 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫6,299,255 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫13,479,535 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫1,097,775 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫309,792 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫650,330 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫4,581,961 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫872,796 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)
=(2905393.572 / 9063597.198) / (2249566.632 / 8323814.244)
=0.320556 / 0.270257
=1.1861

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)
=(1512099.484 / 8323814.244) / (1669975.372 / 9063597.198)
=0.181659 / 0.184251
=0.9859

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 - (6674909.251 + 1031169.296) / 13907212.327) / (1 - (6299254.819 + 1097774.646) / 13479535.413)
=0.445893 / 0.45124
=0.9882

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
=9063597.198 / 8323814.244
=1.0889

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))
=(309791.899 / (309791.899 + 1097774.646)) / (374046.424 / (374046.424 + 1031169.296))
=0.22009 / 0.266184
=0.8268

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)
=(701215.779 / 9063597.198) / (650330.374 / 8323814.244)
=0.077366 / 0.078129
=0.9902

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)
=((374764.818 + 5066436.251) / 13907212.327) / ((872796.18 + 4581960.775) / 13479535.413)
=0.39125 / 0.40467
=0.9668

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
=(555436.647 - 0 - 86177.088) / 13907212.327
=0.033742

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.

KIDO Group has a M-score of -2.09 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 -2.09 mean?
KIDO Group (STC:KDC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.09 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on KIDO Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KIDO Group ranks #1395 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 75.4%.
Is KIDO Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
KIDO Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. Based on the distribution chart, KIDO Group ranks #1395 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KIDO Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KIDO Group's Beneish M-Score compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, KIDO Group ranks #1395 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places KIDO 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 KIDO Group and its competitors. KIDO Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KIDO Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KIDO Group (STC:KDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫49,918.30, compared to a current price of ₫49,950.00 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. KIDO Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 KIDO Group (STC:KDC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.09 as of Jun. 24, 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 KIDO Group (STC:KDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KIDO Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₫49,950.00 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫49,918.30. GuruFocus considers KIDO Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STC:KDC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.09
  • GF Value™: ₫49,918.30 vs. price of ₫49,950.00 (0.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs

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


KIDO Group Business Description

Address 23 Nguyen Huu Tho Street, 3rd Floor, V5 Tower, Tan Hung Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, VNM
KIDO Group Corp is a Vietnamese company engaged in the production of confectionery and baked goods. The companies brand portfolio includes AFC, COSY, Solite, and Slide. It produces cakes, buns, chips, cream-filled rolls, biscuits, and salted crackers.
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