Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank (STC:TCB) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


STC:TCB Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank STC:TCB
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What is Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank Beneish M-Score?

Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank STC:TCB 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STC:TCB with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫31,293.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,397 Banks companies, Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank ranks better than 68.07% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

STC:TCB' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.73   Med: -2.44   Max: -2.01
Current: -2.49

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank was -2.01. The lowest was -2.73. And the median was -2.44.

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Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank 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 Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank 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+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0021+0.892 * 1.0942+0.115 * 0.9117
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8884+4.679 * -0.010784-0.327 * 1.1642
=-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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₫0 Mil.
Revenue was 13678560 + 15551462 + 15369878 + 14052624 = ₫58,652,524 Mil.
Gross Profit was 13678560 + 15551462 + 15369878 + 14052624 = ₫58,652,524 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫0 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫1,190,453,754 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫18,818,385 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫1,972,111 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫2,146,085 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫286,103,340 Mil.
Net Income was 6671081 + 6675562 + 6419344 + 6247364 = ₫26,013,351 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -12087775 + 39077091 + 19633015 + -7771212 = ₫38,851,119 Mil.
 Total Receivables was ₫0 Mil.
Revenue was 11383471 + 13776447 + 13317941 + 15126682 = ₫53,604,541 Mil.
Gross Profit was 11383471 + 13776447 + 13317941 + 15126682 = ₫53,604,541 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫0 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫989,215,993 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫17,697,854 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫1,675,307 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫2,207,707 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫204,205,006 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)
=(0 / 58652524) / (0 / 53604541)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(53604541 / 53604541) / (58652524 / 58652524)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 18818385) / 1190453754) / (1 - (0 + 17697854) / 989215993)
=0.984192 / 0.982109
=1.0021

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
=58652524 / 53604541
=1.0942

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))
=(1675307 / (1675307 + 17697854)) / (1972111 / (1972111 + 18818385))
=0.086476 / 0.094856
=0.9117

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)
=(2146085 / 58652524) / (2207707 / 53604541)
=0.03659 / 0.041185
=0.8884

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)
=((286103340 + 0) / 1190453754) / ((204205006 + 0) / 989215993)
=0.240331 / 0.206431
=1.1642

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
=(26013351 - 0 - 38851119) / 1190453754
=-0.010784

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.

Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank 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?
Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank (STC:TCB) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank ranks #446 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank's Beneish M-Score too high?
Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank ranks #446 out of 1397 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank ranks #446 out of 1397 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank 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 Banks company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Banks 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 Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank and its competitors. Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank'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 Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank (STC:TCB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫31,293.15, compared to a current price of ₫33,400.00 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank (STC:TCB), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jun. 26, 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 Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank (STC:TCB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₫33,400.00 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫31,293.15. GuruFocus considers Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STC:TCB:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.49
  • GF Value™: ₫31,293.15 vs. price of ₫33,400.00 (6.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank Business Description

Address 06 Quang Trung, Techcombank Tower, Cua Nam Ward, Hanoi, VNM
Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock bank The principal activities of the Bank are mobilizing and receiving short, medium and long-term deposit funds from organizations and individuals; lending on short, medium and long-term basis; conducting settlement and cash services and other banking services as approved by the SBV; conducting investments in subsidiaries, associates, joint-ventures and other companies; conducting investments in bonds and dealing in foreign exchange as per regulations.
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