VFS (VinFast Auto) Beneish M-Score: -3.43 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


VFS VinFast Auto Ltd VFS
44 GF Score
Price $3.08
GF Value $11.85
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is VinFast Auto Beneish M-Score?

VinFast Auto VFS -1.91% 44 Beneish M-Score is -3.43 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates VFS with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Vehicles & Parts companies, VinFast Auto ranks better than 94.74% 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 -3.43 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

VFS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.43   Med: -2.81   Max: -0.57
Current: -3.43

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of VinFast Auto was -0.57. The lowest was -3.43. And the median was -2.81.


VinFast Auto Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VinFast Auto'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.

VinFast Auto Beneish M-Score Chart

VinFast Auto Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -1.52 -3.28 -2.81

VinFast Auto Quarterly Data
Dec20 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 -3.40 -3.09 -3.34 -2.81 -3.43

VFS vs LCID, NIO, PSNY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, VinFast Auto'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.


VinFast Auto Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, VinFast Auto's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where VinFast Auto's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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VinFast Auto 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 VinFast Auto 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 * 0.714+0.528 * 0.9392+0.404 * 1.3777+0.892 * 1.8027+0.115 * 0.9788
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.6305+4.679 * -0.342185-0.327 * 0.9408
=-3.43

* 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 $967 Mil.
Revenue was 877.863 + 1487.578 + 687.528 + 630.897 = $3,684 Mil.
Gross Profit was -645.923 + -690.619 + -386.21 + -259.24 = $-1,982 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $3,179 Mil.
Total Assets was $7,034 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $3,391 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $443 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $759 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $6,661 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2,052 Mil.
Net Income was -1065.845 + -1422.292 + -909.837 + -771.697 = $-4,170 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -10.099 + -54.602 + -19.558 + -55.562 = $-140 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -507.165 + -250.303 + -424.882 + -440.637 = $-1,623 Mil.
Total Receivables was $751 Mil.
Revenue was 619.39 + 626.607 + 468.218 + 329.335 = $2,044 Mil.
Gross Profit was -217.898 + -495.865 + -112.354 + -206.501 = $-1,033 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,580 Mil.
Total Assets was $6,011 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $3,143 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $401 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $668 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $6,768 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,146 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)
=(966.711 / 3683.866) / (751.037 / 2043.55)
=0.262418 / 0.367516
=0.714

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)
=(-1032.618 / 2043.55) / (-1981.992 / 3683.866)
=-0.505306 / -0.53802
=0.9392

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 - (3178.677 + 3391.229) / 7033.816) / (1 - (2579.624 + 3143.461) / 6010.844)
=0.065954 / 0.047873
=1.3777

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
=3683.866 / 2043.55
=1.8027

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))
=(400.842 / (400.842 + 3143.461)) / (443.053 / (443.053 + 3391.229))
=0.113095 / 0.11555
=0.9788

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)
=(759.088 / 3683.866) / (667.823 / 2043.55)
=0.206057 / 0.326796
=0.6305

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)
=((2052.365 + 6660.651) / 7033.816) / ((1146.013 + 6768.126) / 6010.844)
=1.238732 / 1.316644
=0.9408

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
=(-4169.671 - -139.821 - -1622.987) / 7033.816
=-0.342185

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.

VinFast Auto has a M-score of -3.43 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -3.43 mean?
VinFast Auto (VFS) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.43 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on VinFast Auto and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VinFast Auto ranks #67 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is VinFast Auto's Beneish M-Score too high?
VinFast Auto's current Beneish M-Score is -3.43. Based on the distribution chart, VinFast Auto ranks #67 out of 1273 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, VinFast Auto has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VinFast Auto's Beneish M-Score compare to LCID and NIO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, VinFast Auto ranks #67 out of 1273 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places VinFast Auto in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 VinFast Auto and its competitors. VinFast Auto's current Beneish M-Score is -3.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VinFast Auto stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VinFast Auto (VFS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.85, compared to a current price of $3.08 — trading 74% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.43. VinFast Auto's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 VinFast Auto (VFS), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.43 as of Jun. 25, 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 VinFast Auto (VFS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VinFast Auto stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.08 is trading 74% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.85. GuruFocus considers VinFast Auto to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for VFS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.43
  • GF Value™: $11.85 vs. price of $3.08 (74% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 5 warning signs

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


VinFast Auto Business Description

Other Exchanges 0TL:Germany
Address Dinh Vu - Cat Hai Economic Zone, Cat Hai Islands, Cat Hai Town, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong, VNM
VinFast Auto Ltd manufactures cars, and motor vehicles, renders leasing activities, trades smartphones, and related businesses. The company is engaged in designing and manufacturing premium EVs, e-scooters, and e-buses. The company's initial EV product line is an all-new range of fully electric A- through E-segment SUVs. The Company has three reportable segments, namely Car, E-scooter and Ebus. The Car segment includes the design, development, manufacturing and sales of cars and related battery lease and battery charging services for cars. The E-scooter segment includes the design, development, manufacturing and sales of e-scooters and related battery lease and battery charging service for e-scooters. The Ebus segment includes the design, development, manufacturing and sales of Ebus.
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