Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage (STC:SAB) Beneish M-Score: -2.79 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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STC:SAB Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Corp STC:SAB
74 GF Score
Price ₫44,750.00
GF Value ₫46,391.13
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Beneish M-Score?

Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage STC:SAB +2.40% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.79 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates STC:SAB with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫46,391.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 202 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage ranks better than 67.33% 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 -2.79 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

STC:SAB' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.18   Med: -2.55   Max: -1.53
Current: -2.79

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage was -1.53. The lowest was -3.18. And the median was -2.55.


Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage'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.

Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Beneish M-Score Chart

Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.54 -1.78 -1.69 -1.93 -3.00

Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage 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 -2.80 -2.76 -3.00 -3.09 -2.79

STC:SAB vs STZ, TAP: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage'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.


Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Beneish M-Score vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage 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 Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage 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 * 0.6142+0.528 * 0.8248+0.404 * 1.0751+0.892 * 0.911+0.115 * 0.9144
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.202+4.679 * 0.050192-0.327 * 1.0167
=-2.79

* 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 ₫566,180 Mil.
Revenue was 6888032.506 + 6457179.626 + 6836551.694 + 6436577.578 = ₫26,618,341 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2663244.304 + 2405096.635 + 2594087.987 + 2386343.245 = ₫10,048,772 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫23,511,205 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫31,722,037 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫3,578,269 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫696,670 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫4,946,263 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫9,568,649 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫167,072 Mil.
Net Income was 1166782.062 + 1184838.237 + 1062388.615 + 1360541.154 = ₫4,774,550 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 524377.256 + 951444.864 + 547695.256 + 1158834.15 = ₫3,182,352 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₫1,011,764 Mil.
Revenue was 6804334.315 + 5810728.641 + 8932511.367 + 7670108.601 = ₫29,217,683 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2448065.386 + 1872064.207 + 2499326.726 + 2278208.888 = ₫9,097,665 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫25,102,973 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫33,196,779 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫3,584,556 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫627,717 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫4,516,788 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫9,852,425 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫168,646 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)
=(566179.997 / 26618341.404) / (1011763.559 / 29217682.924)
=0.02127 / 0.034628
=0.6142

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)
=(9097665.207 / 29217682.924) / (10048772.171 / 26618341.404)
=0.311375 / 0.377513
=0.8248

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 - (23511204.659 + 3578268.633) / 31722037.064) / (1 - (25102973.272 + 3584555.611) / 33196779.117)
=0.146036 / 0.135834
=1.0751

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
=26618341.404 / 29217682.924
=0.911

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))
=(627716.88 / (627716.88 + 3584555.611)) / (696669.577 / (696669.577 + 3578268.633))
=0.149021 / 0.162966
=0.9144

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)
=(4946263.095 / 26618341.404) / (4516788.027 / 29217682.924)
=0.185822 / 0.154591
=1.202

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)
=((167071.639 + 9568649.311) / 31722037.064) / ((168646.046 + 9852424.611) / 33196779.117)
=0.306907 / 0.301869
=1.0167

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
=(4774550.068 - 0 - 3182351.526) / 31722037.064
=0.050192

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.

Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage has a M-score of -2.79 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.79 mean?
Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage (STC:SAB) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.79 as of Aug. 10, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage ranks #66 out of 202 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage's Beneish M-Score too high?
Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage's current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. Based on the distribution chart, Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage ranks #66 out of 202 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage's Beneish M-Score compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage ranks #66 out of 202 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage in the upper 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage and its competitors. Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage's current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage (STC:SAB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫46,391.13, compared to a current price of ₫44,750.00 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage (STC:SAB), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.79 as of Aug. 10, 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 Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage (STC:SAB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫44,750.00 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫46,391.13. GuruFocus considers Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STC:SAB:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.79
  • GF Value™: ₫46,391.13 vs. price of ₫44,750.00 (3.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Business Description

Address 72 Le Thanh Ton (45A Ly Tu Trong, 5th Floor - Vincom Center B Building, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, VNM
Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Corp operates in the beverage industry. The company produces and sells beer, alcohol, beverages, and related products including material and packaging materials; to provide warehousing, logistics, and transportation services; to manufacture mechanical equipment, structural steel construction, and mechanical equipment installation services; and to construct and provide real estate services.
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