Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC (ADX:ADPORTS) Beneish M-Score: -2.66 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


ADX:ADPORTS Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC ADX:ADPORTS
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What is Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC Beneish M-Score?

Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC ADX:ADPORTS -1.44% 90 Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates ADX:ADPORTS with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ6.94 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC ranks better than 57.14% 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 -2.66 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 Ports Co PJSC's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

ADX:ADPORTS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.48   Med: -2.18   Max: -1.05
Current: -2.66

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC was -1.05. The lowest was -3.48. And the median was -2.18.


Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Abu Dhabi Ports Co 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 Ports Co PJSC Beneish M-Score Chart

Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.06 -1.46 -2.26 -2.70

Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 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 Premium Member Only -2.56 -2.56 -2.45 -2.70 -2.66

Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Abu Dhabi Ports Co 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 Ports Co PJSC Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Abu Dhabi Ports Co 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 Ports Co 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 * 0.984+0.528 * 1.0108+0.404 * 0.8617+0.892 * 1.218+0.115 * 0.8579
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1029+4.679 * -0.050748-0.327 * 1.1096
=-2.66

* 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 د.إ8,837 Mil.
Revenue was 5750.28 + 5954.218 + 5388.097 + 4826.025 = د.إ21,919 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1488.015 + 1643.725 + 1382.644 + 1331.796 = د.إ5,846 Mil.
Total Current Assets was د.إ15,841 Mil.
Total Assets was د.إ73,998 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was د.إ34,774 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was د.إ2,331 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was د.إ1,189 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was د.إ11,944 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ21,098 Mil.
Net Income was 497.439 + 453.638 + 443.64 + 320.783 = د.إ1,716 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = د.إ0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 942.637 + 2653.797 + 734.791 + 1139.522 = د.إ5,471 Mil.
Total Receivables was د.إ7,373 Mil.
Revenue was 4596.807 + 4559.678 + 4657.316 + 4181.138 = د.إ17,995 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1127.328 + 1144.776 + 1348.222 + 1231.367 = د.إ4,852 Mil.
Total Current Assets was د.إ10,847 Mil.
Total Assets was د.إ64,492 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was د.إ29,996 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was د.إ1,709 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was د.إ885 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was د.إ7,213 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ18,739 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)
=(8837.36 / 21918.62) / (7373.257 / 17994.939)
=0.40319 / 0.409741
=0.984

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)
=(4851.693 / 17994.939) / (5846.18 / 21918.62)
=0.269614 / 0.266722
=1.0108

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 - (15841.209 + 34774.119) / 73998.466) / (1 - (10846.607 + 29996.465) / 64491.895)
=0.315995 / 0.366694
=0.8617

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
=21918.62 / 17994.939
=1.218

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))
=(1708.642 / (1708.642 + 29996.465)) / (2330.897 / (2330.897 + 34774.119))
=0.053892 / 0.062819
=0.8579

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)
=(1188.699 / 21918.62) / (884.839 / 17994.939)
=0.054232 / 0.049172
=1.1029

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)
=((21098.392 + 11944.155) / 73998.466) / ((18739.238 + 7213.101) / 64491.895)
=0.44653 / 0.402412
=1.1096

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
=(1715.5 - 0 - 5470.747) / 73998.466
=-0.050748

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 Ports Co PJSC has a M-score of -2.66 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 -2.66 mean?
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC (ADX:ADPORTS) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.66 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC ranks #414 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Based on the distribution chart, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC ranks #414 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC ranks #414 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC in the upper 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Ports Co PJSC and its competitors. Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC (ADX:ADPORTS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ6.94, compared to a current price of د.إ4.78 — trading 31.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.66. Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 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 Ports Co PJSC (ADX:ADPORTS), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.66 as of Jun. 26, 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 Ports Co PJSC (ADX:ADPORTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ4.78 is trading 31.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ6.94. GuruFocus considers Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ADX:ADPORTS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.66
  • GF Value™: د.إ6.94 vs. price of د.إ4.78 (31.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC Business Description

Address Al Mina Street, P.O. Box 54477, Gate 1, next to Zayed Port, Landmark Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi, ARE, 54477
Abu Dhabi Ports Co PJSC engages in operation of port. Its segments consist of Maritime & Shipping includes revenue from shipping operations, marine services, offshore and subsea services, shipbuilding and drydocking as well as maritime agency related services; Economic Cities & Free Zones (EC & FZ) includes revenue from land and warehouse leasing, land and warehouse sales, staff accommodation services as well as utilities and support services; Ports includes revenue from cargo handling fees, terminal concession and lease income, Ro-Ro and cruise services, and port operations; Logistics includes revenue from various logistics operations including ocean and air freight forwarding, warehousing, trucking, polymer cargo handling, and project logistics services.
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