Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC (STC:NCT) Beneish M-Score: -2.27 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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STC:NCT Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC STC:NCT
78 GF Score
Price ₫94,800.00
GF Value ₫170,597.49
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC Beneish M-Score?

Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC STC:NCT -0.11% 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.27 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates STC:NCT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫170,597.49 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 964 Transportation companies, Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC ranks worse than 70.75% 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.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.27 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

STC:NCT' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.33   Med: -2.57   Max: -0.83
Current: -2.27

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC was -0.83. The lowest was -3.33. And the median was -2.57.


Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Noibai Cargo Terminal Services 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.

Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC Beneish M-Score Chart

Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.18 -2.27 -3.28 -3.22 -2.57

Noibai Cargo Terminal Services 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 -2.08 -0.83 -2.64 -2.57 -2.27

STC:NCT vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Noibai Cargo Terminal Services 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.


Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Noibai Cargo Terminal Services 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 Noibai Cargo Terminal Services 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 * 1.1535+0.528 * 0.9653+0.404 * 0.6485+0.892 * 1.2943+0.115 * 1.0799
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9465+4.679 * -0.012353-0.327 * 0.9928
=-2.27

* 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 ₫92,432 Mil.
Revenue was 292681.443 + 372573.507 + 317598.482 + 280429.229 = ₫1,263,283 Mil.
Gross Profit was 132029.746 + 186537.728 + 134173.896 + 135198.999 = ₫587,940 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫749,678 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫955,822 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫94,180 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫32,228 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫139,034 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫123,829 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫0 Mil.
Net Income was 105986.698 + 123336.951 + 114344.072 + 85388.276 = ₫429,056 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 33986.453 + 119794.802 + 389606.981 + -102524.729 = ₫440,864 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₫61,916 Mil.
Revenue was 241222.69 + 277543.577 + 238552.116 + 218748.316 = ₫976,067 Mil.
Gross Profit was 108543.1 + 124259.806 + 104493.804 + 101215.382 = ₫438,512 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫520,784 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫732,593 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫79,476 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫30,194 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫113,496 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫95,594 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)
=(92432.148 / 1263282.661) / (61915.705 / 976066.699)
=0.073168 / 0.063434
=1.1535

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)
=(438512.092 / 976066.699) / (587940.369 / 1263282.661)
=0.449264 / 0.465407
=0.9653

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 - (749677.859 + 94179.86) / 955821.513) / (1 - (520783.665 + 79476.142) / 732592.724)
=0.117139 / 0.180636
=0.6485

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
=1263282.661 / 976066.699
=1.2943

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))
=(30193.644 / (30193.644 + 79476.142)) / (32228.299 / (32228.299 + 94179.86))
=0.275314 / 0.254954
=1.0799

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)
=(139034.48 / 1263282.661) / (113495.75 / 976066.699)
=0.110058 / 0.116279
=0.9465

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 + 123829.371) / 955821.513) / ((0 + 95593.705) / 732592.724)
=0.129553 / 0.130487
=0.9928

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
=(429055.997 - 0 - 440863.507) / 955821.513
=-0.012353

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.

Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC has a M-score of -2.27 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.27 mean?
Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC (STC:NCT) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.27 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC ranks #682 out of 964 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 70.7%.
Is Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.27. Based on the distribution chart, Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC ranks #682 out of 964 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC's Beneish M-Score compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC ranks #682 out of 964 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Noibai Cargo Terminal Services 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC and its competitors. Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC (STC:NCT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫170,597.49, compared to a current price of ₫94,800.00 — trading 44.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.27. Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC's overall GF Score™ is 78/100. 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 Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC (STC:NCT), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.27 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.

Is Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC (STC:NCT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫94,800.00 is trading 44.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫170,597.49. GuruFocus considers Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STC:NCT:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.27
  • GF Value™: ₫170,597.49 vs. price of ₫94,800.00 (44.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100

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


Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC Business Description

Address Noibai International Airport, Noi Bai Commune, Hanoi, VNM
Noibai Cargo Terminal Services JSC provides cargo handling services. The company offers services such as cargo handling services, cargo warehouse services, ramp handling services, and other value-added services.
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