Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC (ADX:BILDCO) Beneish M-Score: -2.45 (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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What is Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC Beneish M-Score?

Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC ADX:BILDCO -0.57% Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Aug. 05, 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 385 Building Materials companies, Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC ranks worse than 61.56% 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 -2.45 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 Co for Building Materials PJSC's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

ADX:BILDCO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.53   Med: -3.29   Max: -0.77
Current: -2.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC was -0.77. The lowest was -5.53. And the median was -3.29.


Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials 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 Co for Building Materials PJSC Beneish M-Score Chart

Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials 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 -5.53 -3.55 -2.08 -2.64 -2.45

Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC Semi-Annual Data
Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 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 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 -5.53 -3.55 -2.08 -2.64 -2.45

ADX:BILDCO vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials 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 Co for Building Materials PJSC Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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



Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials 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 Co for Building Materials 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 * 1.4016+0.528 * 1.4826+0.404 * 1.0068+0.892 * 0.8783+0.115 * 0.5754
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.232+4.679 * -0.085271-0.327 * 0.9921
=-2.45

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was د.إ10.43 Mil.
Revenue was د.إ46.08 Mil.
Gross Profit was د.إ4.07 Mil.
Total Current Assets was د.إ77.72 Mil.
Total Assets was د.إ360.17 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was د.إ237.25 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was د.إ10.53 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was د.إ3.89 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was د.إ254.67 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ25.78 Mil.
Net Income was د.إ-27.33 Mil.
Gross Profit was د.إ0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was د.إ3.39 Mil.
Total Receivables was د.إ8.48 Mil.
Revenue was د.إ52.46 Mil.
Gross Profit was د.إ6.87 Mil.
Total Current Assets was د.إ60.58 Mil.
Total Assets was د.إ362.65 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was د.إ256.87 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was د.إ6.44 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was د.إ3.60 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was د.إ257.88 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ26.74 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)
=(10.434 / 46.078) / (8.476 / 52.464)
=0.226442 / 0.161558
=1.4016

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)
=(6.872 / 52.464) / (4.071 / 46.078)
=0.130985 / 0.08835
=1.4826

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 - (77.717 + 237.254) / 360.17) / (1 - (60.58 + 256.866) / 362.647)
=0.125494 / 0.124642
=1.0068

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
=46.078 / 52.464
=0.8783

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))
=(6.438 / (6.438 + 256.866)) / (10.529 / (10.529 + 237.254))
=0.024451 / 0.042493
=0.5754

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)
=(3.891 / 46.078) / (3.596 / 52.464)
=0.084444 / 0.068542
=1.232

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)
=((25.777 + 254.668) / 360.17) / ((26.743 + 257.882) / 362.647)
=0.778646 / 0.784854
=0.9921

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
=(-27.326 - 0 - 3.386) / 360.17
=-0.085271

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 Co for Building Materials PJSC has a M-score of -2.45 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.45 mean?
Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC (ADX:BILDCO) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.45 as of Aug. 05, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC ranks #237 out of 385 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 61.6%.
Is Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. Based on the distribution chart, Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC ranks #237 out of 385 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC's Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC ranks #237 out of 385 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Building Materials 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 Co for Building Materials PJSC and its competitors. Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. 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 Co for Building Materials PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC (ADX:BILDCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.51, compared to a current price of د.إ1.73 — trading 239.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.45. 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 Co for Building Materials PJSC (ADX:BILDCO), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.45 as of Aug. 05, 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.

Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC Business Description

Address Salam Street, P O Box: 2443, Etihad Towers, 43rd Floor, Abu Dhabi, ARE
Abu Dhabi National Co for Building Materials PJSC is engaged in the manufacturing, trading, and supply of building and construction materials, including steel, cement, and concrete-related products, along with related services. The company mainly operates in the United Arab Emirates.