Argent IndustrialAILTF 57 Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates AILTF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 588 Steel companies, Argent Industrial ranks worse than 52.55% 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 -2.61 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Argent Industrial's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
AILTF'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.89 Med: -2.55 Max: -1.94
Current: -2.61
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Argent Industrial was -1.94. The lowest was -2.89. And the median was -2.55.
Argent Industrial Beneish M-Score Related Terms
Argent Industrial Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Argent Industrial'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.
AILTF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Argent Industrial'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.
Argent Industrial Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Argent Industrial's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Argent Industrial's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Argent Industrial 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 * 0.8647
+
0.528 * 0.9563
+
0.404 * 0.9427
+
0.892 * 1.1746
+
0.115 * 0.9471
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1
+
4.679 * -0.012959
-
0.327 * 0.8724
=
-2.52
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(3.476 / (3.476 + 36.066))
/
(4.149 / (4.149 + 40.553))
=
0.087907
/
0.092815
=
0.9471
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
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
=
(17.497 - 0
-
19.743)
/
173.321
=
-0.012959
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.
Argent Industrial has a M-score of -2.52 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Argent Industrial (AILTF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.61 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #309 out of 588 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Argent Industrial's Beneish M-Score too high?
Argent Industrial's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Based on the distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #309 out of 588 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Argent Industrial has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argent Industrial's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #309 out of 588 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Argent Industrial 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Argent Industrial and its competitors. Argent Industrial's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argent Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argent Industrial (AILTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.78, compared to a current price of $2.30 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Argent Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Argent Industrial (AILTF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Jul. 03, 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 Argent Industrial (AILTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argent Industrial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.30 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.78.
GuruFocus considers Argent Industrial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AILTF:
Beneish M-Score: -2.61
GF Value™: $1.78 vs. price of $2.30 (29.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AILTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Argent Industrial Ltd is a holding company that derives its income from the manufacturing and trading of steel and steel-related products, and properties. The company is organized into three operating divisions, namely Manufacturing, Steel trading, and Properties. The Manufacturing segment consists of manufacturing branded consumer goods. The steel trading segment makes up ferrous steel, aluminum, and stainless steel products. Steel products are also traded internally to the group's manufacturing businesses. The group charges rent for the properties. The company generates a majority of its revenue from manufacturing businesses. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from South Africa and has a presence in the rest of the world.
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