Viet Nam Power Development JSC (STC:VPD) Beneish M-Score: -2.48 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


STC:VPD Viet Nam Power Development JSC STC:VPD
85 GF Score
Price ₫22,000.00
GF Value ₫30,802.78
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Viet Nam Power Development JSC Beneish M-Score?

Viet Nam Power Development JSC STC:VPD -0.45% 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.48 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STC:VPD with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫30,802.78 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 486 Utilities - Regulated companies, Viet Nam Power Development JSC ranks worse than 62.55% 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 -2.48 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Viet Nam Power Development JSC's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

STC:VPD' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.87   Med: -2.48   Max: 16.69
Current: -2.48

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Viet Nam Power Development JSC was 16.69. The lowest was -3.87. And the median was -2.48.


Viet Nam Power Development JSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viet Nam Power Development 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.

Viet Nam Power Development JSC Beneish M-Score Chart

Viet Nam Power Development JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.87 -1.51 -2.40 -3.87 -1.46

Viet Nam Power Development 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 -2.71 -1.80 -2.59 -1.46 -2.48

STC:VPD vs NEE, SO, DUK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Viet Nam Power Development 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.


Viet Nam Power Development JSC Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Viet Nam Power Development JSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Viet Nam Power Development JSC's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Viet Nam Power Development 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 Viet Nam Power Development 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 * 1.0479+0.528 * 0.9141+0.404 * 0.871+0.892 * 1.2496+0.115 * 0.8327
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1501+4.679 * -0.053909-0.327 * 0.5968
=-2.48

* 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 ₫133,058 Mil.
Revenue was 107325.148 + 188177.279 + 259535.777 + 173191.009 = ₫728,229 Mil.
Gross Profit was 46921.257 + 89950.655 + 180487.558 + 100390.276 = ₫417,750 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫505,086 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫1,748,910 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫1,233,667 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫3,906 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫52,863 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫93,232 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫0 Mil.
Net Income was 30597.372 + 52518.2 + 135190.373 + 69484.516 = ₫287,790 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 86608.276 + 158441.408 + 93682.678 + 43340.497 = ₫382,073 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₫101,620 Mil.
Revenue was 84720.8 + 147209.487 + 244000.678 + 106858.725 = ₫582,790 Mil.
Gross Profit was 24726.522 + 72185.396 + 167086.516 + 41591.393 = ₫305,590 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫174,407 Mil.
Total Assets was ₫1,552,704 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₫1,367,944 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₫3,605 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₫36,784 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫122,198 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₫16,500 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)
=(133058.228 / 728229.213) / (101619.932 / 582789.69)
=0.182715 / 0.174368
=1.0479

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)
=(305589.827 / 582789.69) / (417749.746 / 728229.213)
=0.524357 / 0.573651
=0.9141

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 - (505086.217 + 1233666.805) / 1748910.264) / (1 - (174406.617 + 1367944.211) / 1552703.533)
=0.005808 / 0.006668
=0.871

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
=728229.213 / 582789.69
=1.2496

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))
=(3605.068 / (3605.068 + 1367944.211)) / (3906.316 / (3906.316 + 1233666.805))
=0.002628 / 0.003156
=0.8327

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)
=(52862.653 / 728229.213) / (36783.795 / 582789.69)
=0.072591 / 0.063117
=1.1501

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 + 93231.764) / 1748910.264) / ((16500 + 122197.726) / 1552703.533)
=0.053308 / 0.089327
=0.5968

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
=(287790.461 - 0 - 382072.859) / 1748910.264
=-0.053909

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.

Viet Nam Power Development JSC has a M-score of -2.48 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 mean?
Viet Nam Power Development JSC (STC:VPD) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.48 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Viet Nam Power Development JSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Viet Nam Power Development JSC ranks #304 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is Viet Nam Power Development JSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
Viet Nam Power Development JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Based on the distribution chart, Viet Nam Power Development JSC ranks #304 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Viet Nam Power Development JSC has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viet Nam Power Development JSC's Beneish M-Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Viet Nam Power Development JSC ranks #304 out of 486 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Viet Nam Power Development 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Viet Nam Power Development JSC and its competitors. Viet Nam Power Development JSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viet Nam Power Development JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Power Development JSC (STC:VPD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫30,802.78, compared to a current price of ₫22,000.00 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.48. Viet Nam Power Development JSC's overall GF Score™ is 85/100. 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 Viet Nam Power Development JSC (STC:VPD), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.48 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 Viet Nam Power Development JSC (STC:VPD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Power Development JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫22,000.00 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫30,802.78. GuruFocus considers Viet Nam Power Development JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STC:VPD:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.48
  • GF Value™: ₫30,802.78 vs. price of ₫22,000.00 (28.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100

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


Viet Nam Power Development JSC Business Description

Address No. 286 Nguyen Xien Street, 2nd Floor - CT2 Building, Thanh Liet Ward, Hanoi, VNM
Viet Nam Power Development JSC is engaged in the production and distribution of electricity in Vietnam. In addition, all of the Company's operations are conducted within the territory of Vietnam.
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