Ocean Group JSC (STC:OGC) Beneish M-Score: -2.30 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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STC:OGC Ocean Group JSC STC:OGC
63 GF Score
Price ₫2,530.00
GF Value ₫5,570.61
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Ocean Group JSC Beneish M-Score?

Ocean Group JSC STC:OGC -4.17% 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.30 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates STC:OGC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫5,570.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 541 Conglomerates companies, Ocean Group JSC ranks worse than 68.76% 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 -2.3 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STC:OGC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.98   Med: -2.7   Max: 4.66
Current: -2.3

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ocean Group JSC was 4.66. The lowest was -17.98. And the median was -2.70.


Ocean Group JSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ocean Group 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.

Ocean Group JSC Beneish M-Score Chart

Ocean Group JSC 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 -1.82 -1.42 -2.77 -0.21 -2.27

Ocean Group 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 -1.06 -2.62 -1.22 -2.27 -2.30

STC:OGC vs HON, MMM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Ocean Group 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.


Ocean Group JSC Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Ocean Group JSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ocean Group 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 Ocean Group 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 * 1.1492+0.528 * 0.9774+0.404 * 0.9832+0.892 * 1.1693+0.115 * 0.9133
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8225+4.679 * -0.029837-0.327 * 0.897
=-2.30

* 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 ₫186,735 Mil.
Revenue was 178760.497 + 162815.633 + 666310.283 + 180927.981 = ₫1,188,814 Mil.
Gross Profit was 61063.237 + 53185.096 + 397367.694 + 65889.786 = ₫577,506 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫686,588 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫4,438,948 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫605,143 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫47,462 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫336,578 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫683,532 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫1,070,000 Mil.
Net Income was -12467.431 + 6302.056 + 76685.141 + 6059.851 = ₫76,580 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -34869.136 + 133050.797 + 158222.829 + -47380.302 = ₫209,024 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₫138,957 Mil.
Revenue was 130987.694 + 140268.958 + 581309.077 + 164100.239 = ₫1,016,666 Mil.
Gross Profit was 35487.064 + 43802.284 + 346261.114 + 57189.387 = ₫482,740 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫606,088 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫4,434,023 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫630,472 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫44,856 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫349,937 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫712,763 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫1,240,000 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)
=(186735.319 / 1188814.394) / (138957.395 / 1016665.968)
=0.157077 / 0.136679
=1.1492

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)
=(482739.849 / 1016665.968) / (577505.813 / 1188814.394)
=0.474826 / 0.485783
=0.9774

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 - (686588.109 + 605142.638) / 4438947.933) / (1 - (606088.228 + 630472.229) / 4434023.172)
=0.709001 / 0.72112
=0.9832

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
=1188814.394 / 1016665.968
=1.1693

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))
=(44856.288 / (44856.288 + 630472.229)) / (47462.166 / (47462.166 + 605142.638))
=0.066421 / 0.072727
=0.9133

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)
=(336578.08 / 1188814.394) / (349937.344 / 1016665.968)
=0.283121 / 0.344201
=0.8225

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)
=((1070000 + 683532.304) / 4438947.933) / ((1240000 + 712763.318) / 4434023.172)
=0.395033 / 0.440404
=0.897

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
=(76579.617 - 0 - 209024.188) / 4438947.933
=-0.029837

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.

Ocean Group JSC has a M-score of -2.30 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.30 mean?
Ocean Group JSC (STC:OGC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.30 as of Jul. 18, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ocean Group JSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ocean Group JSC ranks #372 out of 541 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Ocean Group JSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ocean Group JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.30. Based on the distribution chart, Ocean Group JSC ranks #372 out of 541 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ocean Group JSC has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocean Group JSC's Beneish M-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Ocean Group JSC ranks #372 out of 541 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ocean Group 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Conglomerates 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 Ocean Group JSC and its competitors. Ocean Group JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocean Group JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Group JSC (STC:OGC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫5,570.61, compared to a current price of ₫2,530.00 — trading 54.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.30. Ocean Group JSC's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Ocean Group JSC (STC:OGC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.30 as of Jul. 18, 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 Ocean Group JSC (STC:OGC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Group JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫2,530.00 is trading 54.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫5,570.61. GuruFocus considers Ocean Group JSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STC:OGC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.30
  • GF Value™: ₫5,570.61 vs. price of ₫2,530.00 (54.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Ocean Group JSC Business Description

Address No. 643 Pham Van Dong, 23rd Floor, Leadvisors Tower Building, Nghia Do Ward, Hanoi, VNM
Ocean Group JSC is a Vietnam-based company mainly engaged in real estate trading and office leasing. The Group focuses its resources on three strategic business areas: real estate, high-end hospitality services, and food production and trading. It currently owns a diversified asset portfolio, including internationally standardized five-star hotels such as StarCity Nha Trang, Sunrise Nha Trang, and Dusit Le Palais Tu Hoa, as well as high-growth potential real estate projects like 25 Tran Khanh Du, StarCity Westlake at 10 Tran Vu, and Lega Fashion House. The majority of these properties are located in prime locations in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and key tourism cities.
63GF Score

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