United Overseas Australia (ASX:UOS) Beneish M-Score: -2.54 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


ASX:UOS United Overseas Australia Ltd ASX:UOS
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Price A$0.69
GF Value A$0.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is United Overseas Australia Beneish M-Score?

United Overseas Australia ASX:UOS 60 Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:UOS with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,682 Real Estate companies, United Overseas Australia ranks better than 62.01% 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 -2.54 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ASX:UOS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.05   Med: -2.65   Max: -1.16
Current: -2.54

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of United Overseas Australia was -1.16. The lowest was -3.05. And the median was -2.65.


United Overseas Australia Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Overseas Australia'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.

United Overseas Australia Beneish M-Score Chart

United Overseas Australia 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 -1.16 -3.05 -2.81 -2.76 -2.54

United Overseas Australia Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 -2.81 0.00 -2.76 0.00 -2.54

United Overseas Australia Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, United Overseas Australia'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.


United Overseas Australia Beneish M-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, United Overseas Australia's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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United Overseas Australia 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 United Overseas Australia 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 * 0.6819+0.528 * 0.9754+0.404 * 1.1254+0.892 * 1.3537+0.115 * 0.8324
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8516+4.679 * -0.032081-0.327 * 0.9393
=-2.54

* 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 A$64.4 Mil.
Revenue was A$443.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$230.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$1,546.7 Mil.
Total Assets was A$3,641.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$148.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$8.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$48.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$471.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$0.5 Mil.
Net Income was A$148.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$111.9 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was A$153.1 Mil.
Total Receivables was A$69.8 Mil.
Revenue was A$327.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$166.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$1,646.4 Mil.
Total Assets was A$3,419.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$149.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$6.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$42.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$471.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$0.4 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)
=(64.434 / 442.964) / (69.804 / 327.236)
=0.145461 / 0.213314
=0.6819

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)
=(166.173 / 327.236) / (230.607 / 442.964)
=0.507808 / 0.5206
=0.9754

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 - (1546.651 + 148.741) / 3641.654) / (1 - (1646.372 + 149.242) / 3419.532)
=0.534445 / 0.474895
=1.1254

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
=442.964 / 327.236
=1.3537

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))
=(6.589 / (6.589 + 149.242)) / (7.96 / (7.96 + 148.741))
=0.042283 / 0.050797
=0.8324

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)
=(48.868 / 442.964) / (42.39 / 327.236)
=0.11032 / 0.12954
=0.8516

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)
=((0.485 + 471.157) / 3641.654) / ((0.417 + 471.084) / 3419.532)
=0.129513 / 0.137885
=0.9393

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
=(148.089 - 111.866 - 153.052) / 3641.654
=-0.032081

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.

United Overseas Australia has a M-score of -2.54 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 -2.54 mean?
United Overseas Australia (ASX:UOS) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.54 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on United Overseas Australia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Overseas Australia ranks #639 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is United Overseas Australia's Beneish M-Score too high?
United Overseas Australia's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Based on the distribution chart, United Overseas Australia ranks #639 out of 1682 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Overseas Australia has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Overseas Australia's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, United Overseas Australia ranks #639 out of 1682 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts United Overseas Australia 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 Real Estate company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Real Estate 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 United Overseas Australia and its competitors. United Overseas Australia's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Overseas Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Overseas Australia (ASX:UOS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.92, compared to a current price of A$0.69 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. United Overseas Australia's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 United Overseas Australia (ASX:UOS), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.54 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 United Overseas Australia (ASX:UOS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Overseas Australia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.69 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.92. GuruFocus considers United Overseas Australia to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:UOS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.54
  • GF Value™: A$0.92 vs. price of A$0.69 (25% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

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


United Overseas Australia Business Description

Other Exchanges EH5:Singapore
Address No. 8, Jalan Kerinchi, Suite G-1, Vertical Corporate Tower B, Avenue 10, The Vertical, Bangsar South City, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 59200
United Overseas Australia Ltd is a real estate development company. It is focused on the Development and resale of land and buildings, Investment in the form of rental properties, and others. The operating segments of the company are Investment, Land development & Resale, and Others. Its Investment segment includes the holding of investment properties to generate rental income, capital appreciation, or both. The land development and resale segment, which derives maximum revenue includes the development, construction, and sale of residential and commercial properties. The other segment includes operations of hotel and food and beverage outlets, provision of facilities support services, and car park operations.
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