Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC (STC:QCG) Beneish M-Score: -1.95 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


STC:QCG Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC STC:QCG
60 GF Score
Price ₫11,950.00
GF Value ₫7,849.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC Beneish M-Score?

Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC STC:QCG -0.42% 60 Beneish M-Score is -1.95 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates STC:QCG with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫7,849.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Forest Products companies, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC ranks worse than 84.62% 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 -1.95 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

STC:QCG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.69   Med: -1.86   Max: 14.19
Current: -1.95

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC was 14.19. The lowest was -3.69. And the median was -1.86.


Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quoc Cuong Gia Lai 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.

Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC Beneish M-Score Chart

Quoc Cuong Gia Lai 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 -1.26 -1.59 -1.40 -2.27 -1.34

Quoc Cuong Gia Lai 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 -1.10 0.04 -1.87 -1.34 -1.95

STC:QCG vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai 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.


Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC Beneish M-Score vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Quoc Cuong Gia Lai 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 Quoc Cuong Gia Lai 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 * 1.6757+0.528 * 0.6965+0.404 * 0.4483+0.892 * 0.5375+0.115 * 1.0361
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2984+4.679 * 0.153566-0.327 * 0.9012
=-1.95

* 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 ₫425,852 Mil.
Revenue was 69297.435 + 119284.142 + 111410.533 + 131061.918 = ₫431,054 Mil.
Gross Profit was 23034.198 + 50119.017 + 45745.655 + 49550.798 = ₫168,450 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫1,902,384 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫8,385,568 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫6,284,199 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫66,843 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫44,948 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫3,550,837 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫14,000 Mil.
Net Income was 13535.026 + 133299.66 + 23821.834 + 7391.983 = ₫178,049 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -30916.48 + -1148903.661 + 114695.621 + -44564.743 = ₫-1,109,689 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₫472,836 Mil.
Revenue was 111497.165 + 485753.72 + 178285.563 + 26477.005 = ₫802,013 Mil.
Gross Profit was 38941.67 + 157123.834 + 28045.401 + -5826.612 = ₫218,284 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫1,982,097 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫8,795,351 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫6,347,734 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫69,987 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫64,409 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫3,938,302 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫210,450 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)
=(425852.464 / 431054.028) / (472836.27 / 802013.453)
=0.987933 / 0.589562
=1.6757

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)
=(218284.293 / 802013.453) / (168449.668 / 431054.028)
=0.27217 / 0.390786
=0.6965

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 - (1902384.135 + 6284199.492) / 8385567.886) / (1 - (1982097.33 + 6347733.977) / 8795350.504)
=0.023729 / 0.052928
=0.4483

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
=431054.028 / 802013.453
=0.5375

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))
=(69987.406 / (69987.406 + 6347733.977)) / (66842.932 / (66842.932 + 6284199.492))
=0.010905 / 0.010525
=1.0361

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)
=(44947.808 / 431054.028) / (64408.546 / 802013.453)
=0.104274 / 0.080309
=1.2984

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)
=((14000 + 3550836.529) / 8385567.886) / ((210450 + 3938302.062) / 8795350.504)
=0.425116 / 0.471698
=0.9012

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
=(178048.503 - 0 - -1109689.263) / 8385567.886
=0.153566

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.

Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC has a M-score of -1.95 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.95 mean?
Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC (STC:QCG) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.95 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC ranks #231 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 84.6%.
Is Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -1.95. Based on the distribution chart, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC ranks #231 out of 273 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's Beneish M-Score compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC ranks #231 out of 273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Quoc Cuong Gia Lai 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 Forest Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Forest Products 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 Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC and its competitors. Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -1.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC (STC:QCG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫7,849.13, compared to a current price of ₫11,950.00 — trading 52.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.95. Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC (STC:QCG), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.95 as of Jul. 03, 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 Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC (STC:QCG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₫11,950.00 is trading 52.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫7,849.13. GuruFocus considers Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STC:QCG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.95
  • GF Value™: ₫7,849.13 vs. price of ₫11,950.00 (52.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC Business Description

Address Nguyen Chi Thanh, P. Tra Ba District, Pleiku, Gia Lai Province, VNM
Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC that offers wood, sawn timber, wood processing and export of wood products, furniture, and outdoor furniture.
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