AUDYF (Ausnutria Dairy) Beneish M-Score: -2.39 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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AUDYF Ausnutria Dairy Corp Ltd AUDYF
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What is Ausnutria Dairy Beneish M-Score?

Ausnutria Dairy AUDYF 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.39 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates AUDYF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.74. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,858 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ausnutria Dairy ranks worse than 60.6% 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 -2.39 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

AUDYF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.64   Med: -2.4   Max: -0.81
Current: -2.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ausnutria Dairy was -0.81. The lowest was -2.64. And the median was -2.40.


Ausnutria Dairy Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ausnutria Dairy'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.

Ausnutria Dairy Beneish M-Score Chart

Ausnutria Dairy 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 -2.56 -0.81 -2.64 -2.41 -2.39

Ausnutria Dairy 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 -2.64 0.00 -2.41 0.00 -2.39

AUDYF vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ausnutria Dairy'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.


Ausnutria Dairy Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ausnutria Dairy's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ausnutria Dairy 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 Ausnutria Dairy 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 * 0.9624+0.528 * 1.0866+0.404 * 1.349+0.892 * 1.0457+0.115 * 0.9015
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.968+4.679 * -0.019007-0.327 * 1.0189
=-2.39

* 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 $132 Mil.
Revenue was $1,063 Mil.
Gross Profit was $411 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $556 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,456 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $531 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $48 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $365 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $557 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $13 Mil.
Net Income was $25 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $53 Mil.
Total Receivables was $131 Mil.
Revenue was $1,017 Mil.
Gross Profit was $427 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $604 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,327 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $474 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $39 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $361 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $498 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $12 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)
=(131.721 / 1063.147) / (130.888 / 1016.721)
=0.123897 / 0.128735
=0.9624

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)
=(426.869 / 1016.721) / (410.777 / 1063.147)
=0.419849 / 0.386378
=1.0866

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 - (555.819 + 531.486) / 1456.113) / (1 - (604.055 + 473.861) / 1327.09)
=0.253283 / 0.18776
=1.349

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
=1063.147 / 1016.721
=1.0457

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))
=(38.609 / (38.609 + 473.861)) / (48.468 / (48.468 + 531.486))
=0.075339 / 0.083572
=0.9015

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)
=(365.249 / 1063.147) / (360.857 / 1016.721)
=0.343555 / 0.354922
=0.968

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)
=((13.422 + 557.256) / 1456.113) / ((12.386 + 498.056) / 1327.09)
=0.391919 / 0.384633
=1.0189

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
=(25.202 - 0 - 52.879) / 1456.113
=-0.019007

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.

Ausnutria Dairy has a M-score of -2.39 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 -2.39 mean?
Ausnutria Dairy (AUDYF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.39 as of Aug. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ausnutria Dairy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ausnutria Dairy ranks #1126 out of 1858 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Ausnutria Dairy's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ausnutria Dairy's current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Based on the distribution chart, Ausnutria Dairy ranks #1126 out of 1858 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ausnutria Dairy has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ausnutria Dairy's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ausnutria Dairy ranks #1126 out of 1858 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ausnutria Dairy 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Ausnutria Dairy and its competitors. Ausnutria Dairy's current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ausnutria Dairy stock overvalued right now?
Ausnutria Dairy (AUDYF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.39. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.74, compared to a current price of $0.36 — trading 51.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Ausnutria Dairy's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 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 Ausnutria Dairy (AUDYF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.39 as of Aug. 21, 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 Ausnutria Dairy (AUDYF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ausnutria Dairy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.36 is trading 51.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.74.

Key valuation signals for AUDYF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.39
  • GF Value™: $0.74 vs. price of $0.36 (51.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Ausnutria Dairy Business Description

Other Exchanges 01717:Hong Kong6AH:Germany
Address Purui East Road, Yueliangdao Street, Block A, Building 1, Ausnutria Building, Suncity, Wangcheng District, Hunan Province, Changsha, CHN
Ausnutria Dairy Corp Ltd is active in the dairy industry. Its business activities include the dairy industry with activities ranging from R&D, raw milk collection, processing, production, packaging, marketing and distribution of IMF and other dairy products to customers in the PRC, the Netherlands, Australia, the Middle East, and other overseas countries; and the R&D, production, marketing, and distribution of nutrition products to customers principally located in the PRC and Australia. It operates through Dairy and related products and Nutrition product segments. It generates maximum revenue from the Dairy and related products segment, which comprises the manufacturing and sale of dairy and related products. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the PRC.
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