MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC (STC:MCM) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Aug. 13, 2026)

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STC:MCM MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC STC:MCM
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What is MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC Beneish M-Score?

MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC STC:MCM +0.77% 56 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates STC:MCM with a GF Score™ of 56/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,855 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC ranks worse than 53.42% 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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

STC:MCM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.72   Med: -2.25   Max: -1.48
Current: -2.49

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC was -1.48. The lowest was -2.72. And the median was -2.25.


MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding 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.

MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC Beneish M-Score Chart

MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.48 -2.34 -2.07 -2.60 -2.35

MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding 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 -2.45 -2.16 -2.35 -2.05 -2.49

STC:MCM vs ADM, BG, TSN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding 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.


MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding 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 MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding 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 * 0.6869+0.528 * 0.956+0.404 * 1.2482+0.892 * 1.0198+0.115 * 1.1108
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0321+4.679 * 0.009784-0.327 * 0.6101
=-2.49

* 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 ₫206,142 Mil.
Revenue was 760453.613 + 741550.011 + 721200.292 + 716234.323 = ₫2,939,438 Mil.
Gross Profit was 235898.825 + 212413.643 + 209542.538 + 202186.545 = ₫860,042 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫1,831,608 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫2,653,766 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫751,246 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫70,065 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫650,541 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫329,756 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫0 Mil.
Net Income was 88507.126 + 80118.557 + 64139.162 + 28064.27 = ₫260,829 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 96414.409 + 1689.928 + -112.452 + 136872.557 = ₫234,864 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₫294,287 Mil.
Revenue was 807360.009 + 592499.883 + 742873.032 + 739678.57 = ₫2,882,411 Mil.
Gross Profit was 238512.262 + 143959.761 + 217679.075 + 206105.08 = ₫806,256 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫2,191,806 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫2,900,412 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫646,514 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫67,676 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫618,080 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫590,727 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)
=(206141.88 / 2939438.239) / (294286.798 / 2882411.494)
=0.07013 / 0.102097
=0.6869

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)
=(806256.178 / 2882411.494) / (860041.551 / 2939438.239)
=0.279716 / 0.292587
=0.956

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 - (1831607.937 + 751245.782) / 2653765.898) / (1 - (2191805.56 + 646513.8) / 2900412.392)
=0.026721 / 0.021408
=1.2482

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
=2939438.239 / 2882411.494
=1.0198

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))
=(67676.016 / (67676.016 + 646513.8)) / (70065.331 / (70065.331 + 751245.782))
=0.094759 / 0.085309
=1.1108

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)
=(650540.537 / 2939438.239) / (618079.513 / 2882411.494)
=0.221315 / 0.214431
=1.0321

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 + 329755.834) / 2653765.898) / ((0 + 590727.407) / 2900412.392)
=0.12426 / 0.20367
=0.6101

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
=(260829.115 - 0 - 234864.442) / 2653765.898
=0.009784

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.

MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC has a M-score of -2.49 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 mean?
MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC (STC:MCM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Aug. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC ranks #991 out of 1855 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC ranks #991 out of 1855 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC's Beneish M-Score compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC ranks #991 out of 1855 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding 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 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 MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC and its competitors. MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC stock overvalued right now?
MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC (STC:MCM) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.49. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC (STC:MCM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Aug. 13, 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.

MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC Business Description

Address No. 912, Thao Nguyen Street, Thao Nguyen Ward, Moc Chau District, Son La, VNM
MocChau Dairy Cattle Breeding JSC engages in breeding animals. Its product offerings comprise fresh milk, pasteurized milk, sugar-free yogurt, almond yogurt, taro yogurt, cheese yogurt, fresh butter, cheese, milk cake, cocoa milk cake, and other products. The Company is operating mainly on one business segment, which is raising dairy cows; production and sales operations relating to dairy products, and operates in one geographical area, which is Vietnam.
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