Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co (HSTC:VIF) Financial Strength: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — 50% Above Median

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HSTC:VIF Viet Nam Forestry Corp Joint Stock Co HSTC:VIF
71 GF Score
Price ₫15,400.00
GF Value ₫19,560.40
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co Financial Strength?

Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co HSTC:VIF 71 Financial Strength is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates HSTC:VIF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫19,560.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Viet Nam Forestry Corp Joint Stock Co shows strong financial strength.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.19. Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.05. As of today, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's Altman Z-Score is 9.44.


Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co  (HSTC:VIF) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co Financial Strength Related Terms


HSTC:VIF vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Forestry Joint Stock Co Financial Strength vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's Financial Strength falls into.


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Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫-2,008 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫52,590 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫0 Mil.

Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*52590.144/-2007.756
=26.19

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(114512.84 + 0) / 2336714.536
=0.05

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co has a Z-score of 9.44, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 9.44 is strong.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 9 mean?
Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co (HSTC:VIF) has a Financial Strength of 9 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's Financial Strength too high?
Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's current Financial Strength of 9 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's Financial Strength compare to SSD and UFPI?
Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's Financial Strength of 9 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. Historically, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Forest Products company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co and its competitors. Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's current Financial Strength is 9, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co (HSTC:VIF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫19,560.40, compared to a current price of ₫15,400.00 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 9, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co (HSTC:VIF), the current Financial Strength is 9 as of Mar. 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 Forestry Joint Stock Co (HSTC:VIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫15,400.00 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫19,560.40. GuruFocus considers Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:VIF:

  • Financial Strength: 9 (50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: ₫19,560.40 vs. price of ₫15,400.00 (21.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co Business Description

Address No 127 Lo Duc Street, Hai Ba Trung Ward, Ha Noi, VNM
Viet Nam Forestry Corp Joint Stock Co principal activities are Cultivation, seeding, planting for wood; Logging; Exploiting other forest products from wood; Collecting products from forest other than wood and other forest products; Providing forestry services; Sawing, shaving and preserving wood; Producing plywood, veneer and other kinds of thin fiberboard; Producing wooden products for construction; Producing wooden package; Producing other wooden products, producing handicrafts from bamboo, straw and plaiting material; Making beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs; and Other activities. The business segment is derived mainly from sales of wood products (from afforestation, commercial activities, and processing) and from property rental. It has only one geographic segment in Vietnam.
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