Dana Gas PJSC (ADX:DANA) Beneish M-Score: -2.60 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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54 GF Score
Price د.إ0.93
GF Value د.إ0.74
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Dana Gas PJSC Beneish M-Score?

Dana Gas PJSC ADX:DANA -1.80% 54 Beneish M-Score is -2.60 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates ADX:DANA with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ0.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Dana Gas PJSC ranks worse than 54.87% 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 -2.6 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dana Gas PJSC's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

ADX:DANA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.61   Med: -2.53   Max: 105.03
Current: -2.6

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Dana Gas PJSC was 105.03. The lowest was -3.61. And the median was -2.53.


Dana Gas PJSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dana Gas 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.

Dana Gas PJSC Beneish M-Score Chart

Dana Gas 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 2.98 -2.53 -2.40 -2.70 -2.65

Dana Gas 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 -2.74 -2.62 -2.66 -2.65 -2.60

ADX:DANA vs XOM, CVX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Dana Gas 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.


Dana Gas PJSC Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dana Gas PJSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dana Gas PJSC's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Dana Gas 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 Dana Gas 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 * 1.064+0.528 * 0.8911+0.404 * 1.0929+0.892 * 0.9157+0.115 * 0.9585
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2906+4.679 * -0.02124-0.327 * 0.7803
=-2.60

* 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.إ2,924 Mil.
Revenue was 532.607 + 341.603 + 308.545 + 293.852 = د.إ1,477 Mil.
Gross Profit was 348.949 + 168.965 + 146.926 + 154.272 = د.إ819 Mil.
Total Current Assets was د.إ3,993 Mil.
Total Assets was د.إ10,722 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was د.إ4,257 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was د.إ231 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was د.إ48 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was د.إ375 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ665 Mil.
Net Income was 271.813 + 99.175 + 110.194 + 110.194 = د.إ591 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = د.إ0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 179.984 + 437.105 + 172.638 + 29.385 = د.إ819 Mil.
Total Receivables was د.إ3,001 Mil.
Revenue was 334.257 + 584.031 + 352.622 + 341.603 = د.إ1,613 Mil.
Gross Profit was 176.311 + 275.486 + 172.638 + 172.638 = د.إ797 Mil.
Total Current Assets was د.إ4,555 Mil.
Total Assets was د.إ11,056 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was د.إ4,169 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was د.إ217 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was د.إ40 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was د.إ760 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ613 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)
=(2923.827 / 1476.607) / (3000.964 / 1612.513)
=1.980098 / 1.861048
=1.064

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)
=(797.073 / 1612.513) / (819.112 / 1476.607)
=0.494305 / 0.554726
=0.8911

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 - (3992.714 + 4257.181) / 10721.925) / (1 - (4554.706 + 4169.025) / 11056.181)
=0.230558 / 0.210963
=1.0929

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
=1476.607 / 1612.513
=0.9157

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))
=(216.715 / (216.715 + 4169.025)) / (231.409 / (231.409 + 4257.181))
=0.049414 / 0.051555
=0.9585

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)
=(47.75 / 1476.607) / (40.403 / 1612.513)
=0.032338 / 0.025056
=1.2906

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)
=((664.84 + 374.661) / 10721.925) / ((613.416 + 760.342) / 11056.181)
=0.096951 / 0.124252
=0.7803

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
=(591.376 - 0 - 819.112) / 10721.925
=-0.02124

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.

Dana Gas PJSC has a M-score of -2.60 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.60 mean?
Dana Gas PJSC (ADX:DANA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.60 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Dana Gas PJSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dana Gas PJSC ranks #451 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is Dana Gas PJSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
Dana Gas PJSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. Based on the distribution chart, Dana Gas PJSC ranks #451 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dana Gas PJSC has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dana Gas PJSC's Beneish M-Score compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dana Gas PJSC ranks #451 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Dana Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Dana Gas PJSC and its competitors. Dana Gas PJSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dana Gas PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dana Gas PJSC (ADX:DANA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.74, compared to a current price of د.إ0.93 — trading 25.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.60. Dana Gas PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 Dana Gas PJSC (ADX:DANA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.60 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 Dana Gas PJSC (ADX:DANA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dana Gas PJSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of د.إ0.93 is trading 25.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.74. GuruFocus considers Dana Gas PJSC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ADX:DANA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.60
  • GF Value™: د.إ0.74 vs. price of د.إ0.93 (25.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Dana Gas PJSC Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Al Buhaira Corniche, P.O. Box 2011, Crescent Tower, 11th Floor, Sharjah, ARE
Dana Gas PJSC is a Middle Eastern natural gas exploration and production company. It operates several assets in Egypt, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates. The company's possession of assets includes both onshore and offshore assets. Assets are held through government concessions. Dana Gas operations are divided into several subsidiaries that either engage in exploration and production, gas sweetening, gas transmission, or gas processing. The Gas and condensate have contributed maximum of its revenue.
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