VIX Securities JSC (STC:VIX) Beneish M-Score: 0.97 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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STC:VIX VIX Securities JSC STC:VIX
90 GF Score
Price ₫13,950.00
GF Value ₫25,438.49
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What is VIX Securities JSC Beneish M-Score?

VIX Securities JSC STC:VIX +2.57% 90 Beneish M-Score is 0.97 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates STC:VIX with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫25,438.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 704 Capital Markets companies, VIX Securities JSC ranks worse than 86.22% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 0.97 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

STC:VIX' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.05   Med: -0.08   Max: 3.29
Current: 0.97

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of VIX Securities JSC was 3.29. The lowest was -13.05. And the median was -0.08.


VIX Securities JSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VIX Securities 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.

VIX Securities JSC Beneish M-Score Chart

VIX Securities JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 2.71 -1.06 -2.61 -1.74 3.29

VIX Securities JSC 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 0.38 3.13 3.29 2.05 0.97

STC:VIX vs MS, GS, SCHW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, VIX Securities 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.


VIX Securities JSC Beneish M-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, VIX Securities JSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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VIX Securities 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 VIX Securities 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 * 0.6196+0.528 * 0.9633+0.404 * 3.1283+0.892 * 2.4127+0.115 * 1.1856
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.3467+4.679 * 0.300736-0.327 * 0.5155
=0.97

* 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 ₫14,235,326 Mil.
Revenue was 315674.091 + 474720.732 + 446816.932 + 1356852.413 = ₫2,594,064 Mil.
Gross Profit was 283768.413 + 441764.596 + 400277.052 + 1297643.694 = ₫2,423,454 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫38,392,165 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫38,592,337 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫15,685 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫10,764 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫21,542 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫5,173,789 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫0 Mil.
Net Income was 75882.025 + 138370.269 + 1286710.923 + 2449423.348 = ₫3,950,387 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -6932367.904 + 3243431.3 + 252816.913 + -4219617.579 = ₫-7,655,737 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₫9,523,148 Mil.
Revenue was 495120.158 + 361653.474 + 167853.381 + 50564.176 = ₫1,075,191 Mil.
Gross Profit was 465745.591 + 340028.786 + 135449.732 + 26358.482 = ₫967,583 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫24,339,769 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫24,385,198 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫8,158 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫7,607 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫25,753 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫6,342,317 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)
=(14235325.516 / 2594064.168) / (9523147.897 / 1075191.189)
=5.487654 / 8.857167
=0.6196

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)
=(967582.591 / 1075191.189) / (2423453.755 / 2594064.168)
=0.899917 / 0.93423
=0.9633

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 - (38392165.428 + 15684.598) / 38592337.487) / (1 - (24339768.83 + 8158.039) / 24385197.96)
=0.00478 / 0.001528
=3.1283

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
=2594064.168 / 1075191.189
=2.4127

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))
=(7606.574 / (7606.574 + 8158.039)) / (10764.163 / (10764.163 + 15684.598))
=0.482509 / 0.406982
=1.1856

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)
=(21542.356 / 2594064.168) / (25753.133 / 1075191.189)
=0.008304 / 0.023952
=0.3467

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 + 5173788.955) / 38592337.487) / ((0 + 6342316.592) / 24385197.96)
=0.134063 / 0.260089
=0.5155

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
=(3950386.565 - 0 - -7655737.27) / 38592337.487
=0.300736

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.

VIX Securities JSC has a M-score of 0.97 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 0.97 mean?
VIX Securities JSC (STC:VIX) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.97 as of Aug. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on VIX Securities JSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VIX Securities JSC ranks #607 out of 704 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 86.2%.
Is VIX Securities JSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
VIX Securities JSC's current Beneish M-Score is 0.97. Based on the distribution chart, VIX Securities JSC ranks #607 out of 704 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, VIX Securities JSC has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VIX Securities JSC's Beneish M-Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, VIX Securities JSC ranks #607 out of 704 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places VIX Securities 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Capital Markets 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 VIX Securities JSC and its competitors. VIX Securities JSC's current Beneish M-Score is 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VIX Securities JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VIX Securities JSC (STC:VIX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫25,438.49, compared to a current price of ₫13,950.00 — trading 45.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.97. VIX Securities JSC's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 VIX Securities JSC (STC:VIX), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.97 as of Aug. 11, 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 VIX Securities JSC (STC:VIX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VIX Securities JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫13,950.00 is trading 45.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫25,438.49. GuruFocus considers VIX Securities JSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STC:VIX:

  • Beneish M-Score: 0.97
  • GF Value™: ₫25,438.49 vs. price of ₫13,950.00 (45.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 4 warning signs

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


VIX Securities JSC Business Description

Address No. 52 Le Dai Hanh Street, Floor 22, Le Dai Hanh Ward, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi, VNM
VIX Securities JSC is a Vietnam-based company that provides brokerage services, securities trading, underwriting for securities issues, finance, and investment advisory services. The Company's goal is to become a securities company with the service quality in the Vietnamese market. The Company always strives to build sustainable trust, in order to bring the highest values and benefits to clients, partners, the community, stakeholders and each employee of the Company.
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