Ho Chi Minh City Securities (STC:HCM) Altman Z-Score: 1.34 (As of Jun. 27, 2026) — 30% Below Median


STC:HCM Ho Chi Minh City Securities Corp STC:HCM
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What is Ho Chi Minh City Securities Altman Z-Score?

Ho Chi Minh City Securities STC:HCM -0.19% 62 Altman Z-Score is 1.34 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 1.92. GuruFocus rates STC:HCM with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫24,211.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 658 Capital Markets companies, Ho Chi Minh City Securities ranks worse than 66.11% on this metric.

The Altman Z-Score is a model designed to predict the likelihood of a company going bankrupt within the next two years. Created by American finance professor Edward Altman in 1968, the model is specifically designed for publicly traded manufacturing companies with assets greater than $1 million.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.33 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

Ho Chi Minh City Securities has a Altman Z-Score of 1.34, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Altman Z-Score <= 1.8, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z-Score >= 3, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z-Score is between 1.8 and 3, it is in Grey Zones.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ho Chi Minh City Securities's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

STC:HCM' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9   Med: 1.92   Max: 4.67
Current: 1.33

During the past 13 years, Ho Chi Minh City Securities's highest Altman Z-Score was 4.67. The lowest was 0.90. And the median was 1.92.


Ho Chi Minh City Securities  (STC:HCM) Altman Z-Score Explanation

X1: The Working Capital/Total Assets (WC/TA) ratio is a measure of the net liquid assets of the firm relative to the total capitalization. Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Ordinarily, a firm experiencing consistent operating losses will have shrinking current assets in relation to total assets. Altman found this one proved to be the most valuable liquidity ratio comparing with the current ratio and the quick ratio. This is however the least significant of the five factors.

X2: Retained Earnings/Total Assets: the RE/TA ratio measures the leverage of a firm. Retained earnings is the account which reports the total amount of reinvested earnings and/or losses of a firm over its entire life. Those firms with high RE, relative to TA, have financed their assets through retention of profits and have not utilized as much debt.

X3, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets (EBIT/TA): This ratio is a measure of the true productivity of the firm's assets, independent of any tax or leverage factors. Since a firm's ultimate existence is based on the earning power of its assets, this ratio appears to be particularly appropriate for studies dealing with corporate failure. This ratio continually outperforms other profitability measures, including cash flow.

X4, Market Value of Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities (MVE/TL): The measure shows how much the firm's assets can decline in value (measured by market value of equity plus debt) before the liabilities exceed the assets and the firm becomes insolvent.

X5, Revenue/Total Assets (S/TA): The capital-turnover ratio is a standard financial ratio illustrating the sales generating ability of the firm's assets.

Read more about Altman Z-Score and the original research.


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Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.


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Ho Chi Minh City Securities Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ho Chi Minh City Securities's Altman Z-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.

Ho Chi Minh City Securities Altman Z-Score Chart

Ho Chi Minh City Securities Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.42 1.79 1.90 1.27 1.03

Ho Chi Minh City Securities Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Altman Z-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 1.32 1.01 0.90 1.03 1.23

STC:HCM vs MS, GS, SCHW: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Ho Chi Minh City Securities's Altman Z-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z-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.


Ho Chi Minh City Securities Altman Z-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Ho Chi Minh City Securities's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ho Chi Minh City Securities's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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Ho Chi Minh City Securities Altman Z-Score Calculation

Altman 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.

Ho Chi Minh City Securities's Altman Z-Score for today is calculated with this formula:

Z=1.2*X1+1.4*X2+3.3*X3+0.6*X4+1.0*X5
=1.2*0.3517+1.4*0.0584+3.3*0.0384+0.6*1.1146+1.0*0.0358
=1.34

* 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. GuruFocus does not calculate Altman Z-Score when X4 or X5 value is 0.

Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026:
Total Assets was ₫40,466,730 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₫40,295,278 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₫26,064,752 Mil.
Retained Earnings was ₫2,361,485 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 363352.38 + 401485.325 + 549974.667 + 239721.907 = ₫1,554,534 Mil.
Interest Expense was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₫0 Mil.
Revenue was 364069.832 + 369175.044 + 577771.98 + 136991.999 = ₫1,448,009 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was ₫29,050,834 Mil.
Total Liabilities was ₫26,064,752 Mil.

* Note that for stock reported semi-annually or annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data.

X1=Working Capital/Total Assets
=(Total Current Assets - Total Current Liabilities)/Total Assets
=(40295277.731 - 26064752.435)/40466729.971
=0.3517

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=2361485.151/40466729.971
=0.0584

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(1554534.279 - 0)/40466729.971
=0.0384

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=29050834.450/26064752.435
=1.1146

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=1448008.855/40466729.971
=0.0358

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Distress Zones - 1.81 < Grey Zones < 2.99 - Safe Zones

Ho Chi Minh City Securities has a Altman Z-Score of 1.34 indicating it is in Distress Zones.

Study by Altman found that companies that are in Distress Zone have more than 80% of chances of bankruptcy in two years.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z-Score →
What does a Altman Z-Score of 1.34 mean?
Ho Chi Minh City Securities (STC:HCM) has a Altman Z-Score of 1.34 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Ho Chi Minh City Securities and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 1.92. Over the past decade, Ho Chi Minh City Securities' Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.90 to 4.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Ho Chi Minh City Securities ranks #435 out of 658 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Ho Chi Minh City Securities' Altman Z-Score too high?
Ho Chi Minh City Securities' current Altman Z-Score of 1.34 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 4.67. The Capital Markets industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.57. Ho Chi Minh City Securities' value of 1.34 is 47.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ho Chi Minh City Securities ranks #435 out of 658 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ho Chi Minh City Securities has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ho Chi Minh City Securities' Altman Z-Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Ho Chi Minh City Securities ranks #435 out of 658 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Ho Chi Minh City Securities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.57. Ho Chi Minh City Securities' value of 1.34 is 47.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Ho Chi Minh City Securities' own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.90 to 4.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.92 vs. the industry median of 2.57, Ho Chi Minh City Securities has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Altman Z-Score for a Capital Markets company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Capital Markets companies is 2.57, based on 658 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Altman Z-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Altman Z-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ho Chi Minh City Securities's current Altman Z-Score of 1.34 is 47.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Altman Z-Score mean?
A high Altman Z-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Ho Chi Minh City Securities and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ho Chi Minh City Securities's current Altman Z-Score is 1.34, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 1.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Chi Minh City Securities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Chi Minh City Securities (STC:HCM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫24,211.51, compared to a current price of ₫26,900.00 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 1.34, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.92 and 47.8% below the Capital Markets industry median of 2.57. Ho Chi Minh City Securities' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Altman Z-Score calculated?
Altman Z-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ho Chi Minh City Securities (STC:HCM), the current Altman Z-Score is 1.34 as of Jun. 27, 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 Ho Chi Minh City Securities (STC:HCM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Chi Minh City Securities stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₫26,900.00 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫24,211.51. GuruFocus considers Ho Chi Minh City Securities to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STC:HCM:

  • Altman Z-Score: 1.34 (30% below median its 10-year median of 1.92)
  • GF Value™: ₫24,211.51 vs. price of ₫26,900.00 (11.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.8% below the Capital Markets median (#435 of 658)

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


Ho Chi Minh City Securities Business Description

Address 76A Le Lai street, Level 2,5,6,7,11 & 12 AB Tower, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh, VNM
Ho Chi Minh City Securities Corporation is a professional securities brokerage firm in Vietnam. It provides a comprehensive suite of financial services to institutional & private clients. The company focuses on professional investment advisory services backed by a highly recognized research team.
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