Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC (ADX:ADNOCDIST) Beneish M-Score: -2.38 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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ADX:ADNOCDIST Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC ADX:ADNOCDIST
88 GF Score
Price د.إ4.10
GF Value د.إ4.28
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC Beneish M-Score?

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC ADX:ADNOCDIST +0.24% 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates ADX:ADNOCDIST with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ4.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,093 Retail - Cyclical companies, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC ranks worse than 64.68% 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 -2.38 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

ADX:ADNOCDIST' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.32   Med: -2.68   Max: 4.18
Current: -2.38

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC was 4.18. The lowest was -4.32. And the median was -2.68.


Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC'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.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC Beneish M-Score Chart

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.24 -2.46 2.72 -3.22 -2.90

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.99 -3.18 -2.90 -2.76 -2.38

ADX:ADNOCDIST vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC'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.


Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC 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 Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC 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 * 1.3161+0.528 * 0.9579+0.404 * 0.8215+0.892 * 1.1652+0.115 * 1.1522
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9708+4.679 * -0.056817-0.327 * 1.0123
=-2.38

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was د.إ5,466 Mil.
Revenue was 13201.408 + 8833.596 + 9459.491 + 9325.542 = د.إ40,820 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2428.535 + 1823.567 + 1850.673 + 1796.391 = د.إ7,899 Mil.
Total Current Assets was د.إ10,121 Mil.
Total Assets was د.إ20,353 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was د.إ9,593 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was د.إ727 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was د.إ742 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was د.إ9,485 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ6,833 Mil.
Net Income was 1314.673 + 770.674 + 667.811 + 810.857 = د.إ3,564 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = د.إ0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2090.823 + 311.4 + 1131.403 + 1186.79 = د.إ4,720 Mil.
Total Receivables was د.إ3,564 Mil.
Revenue was 8638.469 + 8473.115 + 8836.455 + 9083.108 = د.إ35,031 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1681.002 + 1617.724 + 1607.616 + 1586.968 = د.إ6,493 Mil.
Total Current Assets was د.إ7,472 Mil.
Total Assets was د.إ17,598 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was د.إ9,454 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was د.إ836 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was د.إ656 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was د.إ6,904 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ7,034 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)
=(5465.854 / 40820.037) / (3564.007 / 35031.147)
=0.133901 / 0.101738
=1.3161

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)
=(6493.31 / 35031.147) / (7899.166 / 40820.037)
=0.185358 / 0.193512
=0.9579

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 - (10121.117 + 9592.939) / 20353.199) / (1 - (7471.571 + 9453.698) / 17598.001)
=0.031403 / 0.038228
=0.8215

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
=40820.037 / 35031.147
=1.1652

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))
=(835.632 / (835.632 + 9453.698)) / (727.422 / (727.422 + 9592.939))
=0.081213 / 0.070484
=1.1522

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)
=(741.79 / 40820.037) / (655.765 / 35031.147)
=0.018172 / 0.018719
=0.9708

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)
=((6833.355 + 9484.556) / 20353.199) / ((7034.247 + 6903.97) / 17598.001)
=0.801737 / 0.792034
=1.0123

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
=(3564.015 - 0 - 4720.416) / 20353.199
=-0.056817

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.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC has a M-score of -2.38 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 mean?
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC (ADX:ADNOCDIST) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 as of Aug. 20, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC ranks #707 out of 1093 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Based on the distribution chart, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC ranks #707 out of 1093 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's Beneish M-Score compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC ranks #707 out of 1093 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC and its competitors. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC (ADX:ADNOCDIST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ4.28, compared to a current price of د.إ4.10 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC (ADX:ADNOCDIST), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Aug. 20, 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 Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC (ADX:ADNOCDIST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ4.10 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ4.28. GuruFocus considers Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ADX:ADNOCDIST:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.38
  • GF Value™: د.إ4.28 vs. price of د.إ4.10 (4.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC Business Description

Address Sheikh Zayed Street, P.O. Box 4188, Next to to ADCB Building, Abu Dhabi, ARE
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC is engaged in the marketing of petroleum products, natural gas, and ancillary products. It owns retail fuel stations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In addition, the group also sells petroleum products to government and commercial customers, and provides aviation fuel and fueling services to its clients. Its reportable segments are Commercial (B2B) and Retail (B2C). Majority revenue is generated from the Retail (B2C) segment, which is engaged in the sale of gasoline and petroleum products, convenience store sales, car wash and other car care services, oil change services, vehicle inspection services, and property leasing and management through the retail sites.
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