Space42 (ADX:SPACE42) Beneish M-Score: -3.41 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


ADX:SPACE42 Space42 PLC ADX:SPACE42
88 GF Score
Price د.إ1.75
GF Value د.إ2.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Space42 Beneish M-Score?

Space42 ADX:SPACE42 -0.57% 88 Beneish M-Score is -3.41 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ADX:SPACE42 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ2.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,633 Software companies, Space42 ranks better than 86.56% 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 -3.41 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Space42's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

ADX:SPACE42' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.13   Med: -0.72   Max: 149.16
Current: -3.41

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Space42 was 149.16. The lowest was -8.13. And the median was -0.72.


Space42 Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Space42'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.

Space42 Beneish M-Score Chart

Space42 Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -0.72 89.96 -3.10

Space42 Quarterly Data
Dec20 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 101.51 114.07 149.16 -3.10 -3.41

ADX:SPACE42 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Space42'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.


Space42 Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Space42's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Space42's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Space42 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 Space42 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 * 0.4915+0.528 * 0.9178+0.404 * 0.9773+0.892 * 1.3893+0.115 * 0.4884
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.159878-0.327 * 0.8475
=-3.41

* 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.إ1,195 Mil.
Revenue was 424.451 + 786.131 + 500.268 + 409.13 = د.إ2,120 Mil.
Gross Profit was 249.598 + 310.392 + 243.912 + 238.674 = د.إ1,043 Mil.
Total Current Assets was د.إ5,049 Mil.
Total Assets was د.إ13,298 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was د.إ5,564 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was د.إ690 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was د.إ0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was د.إ1,863 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ702 Mil.
Net Income was 17.029 + -444.506 + 0.977 + 56.923 = د.إ-370 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = د.إ0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 259.593 + 1261.202 + 190.85 + 44.757 = د.إ1,756 Mil.
Total Receivables was د.إ1,750 Mil.
Revenue was 422.655 + 737.539 + 205.696 + 160.054 = د.إ1,526 Mil.
Gross Profit was 240.588 + 355.767 + 63.285 + 29.077 = د.إ689 Mil.
Total Current Assets was د.إ5,186 Mil.
Total Assets was د.إ13,233 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was د.إ5,314 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was د.إ302 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was د.إ0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was د.إ2,012 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was د.إ999 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)
=(1195.269 / 2119.98) / (1750.436 / 1525.944)
=0.563811 / 1.147117
=0.4915

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)
=(688.717 / 1525.944) / (1042.576 / 2119.98)
=0.451338 / 0.491786
=0.9178

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 - (5049.233 + 5564.271) / 13297.508) / (1 - (5186.378 + 5313.847) / 13233.14)
=0.201843 / 0.206521
=0.9773

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
=2119.98 / 1525.944
=1.3893

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))
=(302.458 / (302.458 + 5313.847)) / (689.568 / (689.568 + 5564.271))
=0.053854 / 0.110263
=0.4884

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)
=(0 / 2119.98) / (0 / 1525.944)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((701.741 + 1862.967) / 13297.508) / ((999.016 + 2012.409) / 13233.14)
=0.192871 / 0.227567
=0.8475

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
=(-369.577 - 0 - 1756.402) / 13297.508
=-0.159878

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.

Space42 has a M-score of -3.41 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 -3.41 mean?
Space42 (ADX:SPACE42) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.41 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Space42 and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Space42 ranks #354 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Space42's Beneish M-Score too high?
Space42's current Beneish M-Score is -3.41. Based on the distribution chart, Space42 ranks #354 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Space42 has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Space42's Beneish M-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Space42 ranks #354 out of 2633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Space42 in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software 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 Space42 and its competitors. Space42's current Beneish M-Score is -3.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Space42 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Space42 (ADX:SPACE42) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ2.17, compared to a current price of د.إ1.75 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.41. Space42's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Space42 (ADX:SPACE42), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.41 as of Jun. 25, 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 Space42 (ADX:SPACE42) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Space42 stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ1.75 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ2.17. GuruFocus considers Space42 to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ADX:SPACE42:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.41
  • GF Value™: د.إ2.17 vs. price of د.إ1.75 (19.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:SPACE42 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Space42 Business Description

Address Sweihan Road, Zayed Military City, Abu Dhabi, ARE
Space42 PLC is a UAE-based AI-powered space tech group that integrates satellite communications, geospatial insights, and artificial intelligence capabilities for customers globally. Its operating segments are: Space Services and Smart Solutions. The majority of the group's revenue is generated by the Space Services segment, which provides secure satellite communication solutions for government and mission-critical applications, reliable mobility and communication solutions, and high-speed data connectivity. The Smart Solutions business provides earth observation, geospatial, and industry-specific solutions using an AI-driven multi-intelligence platform, GIQ. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the UAE, followed by Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and other regions.
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