Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (STC:VCB) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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STC:VCB Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam STC:VCB
84 GF Score
Price ₫56,700.00
GF Value ₫70,515.42
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam Financial Strength?

Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam STC:VCB -3.08% 84 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates STC:VCB with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫70,515.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

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.

GuruFocus does not calculate Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam's interest coverage with the available data. Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.50. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam  (STC:VCB) 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.

Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


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Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam 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:

Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫-14,440,907 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫43,053,179 Mil.

Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

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

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam'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
=(0 + 43053179) / 86170768
=0.50

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.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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 4 mean?
Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (STC:VCB) has a Financial Strength of 4 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 Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam's Financial Strength too high?
Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam's current Financial Strength of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam's Financial Strength compare to competitors?
Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam'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 Banks company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Banks 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 Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam and its competitors. Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (STC:VCB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫70,515.42, compared to a current price of ₫56,700.00 — trading 19.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (STC:VCB), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (STC:VCB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫56,700.00 is trading 19.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫70,515.42. GuruFocus considers Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STC:VCB:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: ₫70,515.42 vs. price of ₫56,700.00 (19.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam Business Description

Other Exchanges VCB11:Thailand
Address No. 198 Tran Quang Khai Street, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi, VNM
Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam is a a state-owned commercial bank. Its activities include selling gold bars; mobilizing and receiving short, medium and long-term deposits from organizations and individuals; lending to organizations and individuals up to the nature and capability of the bank's capital resources; conducting settlement and cash services; providing other banking services. Its personal banking services include Account Services, Digital Banking Services, Cards, Loans, Savings, Insurance, Investments, and Money Transfer Services. Institutional banking provides SME banking, and corporate banking.
84GF Score

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