BDCO (Blue Dolphin Energy Co) Beneish M-Score: -0.68 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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BDCO Blue Dolphin Energy Co BDCO
44 GF Score
Price $3.83
GF Value $2.34
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Blue Dolphin Energy Co Beneish M-Score?

Blue Dolphin Energy Co BDCO -1.69% 44 Beneish M-Score is -0.68 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates BDCO with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 823 Oil & Gas companies, Blue Dolphin Energy Co ranks worse than 93.44% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -0.68 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

BDCO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.2   Med: -2.34   Max: 55
Current: -0.68

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Blue Dolphin Energy Co was 55.00. The lowest was -13.20. And the median was -2.34.


Blue Dolphin Energy Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Blue Dolphin Energy Co'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.

Blue Dolphin Energy Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Blue Dolphin Energy Co 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 -5.70 4.23 1.21 3.00 -2.42

Blue Dolphin Energy Co 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 -13.20 0.13 -2.25 -2.42 -0.68

BDCO vs HEOL, DLXY, VLO: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Blue Dolphin Energy Co'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.


Blue Dolphin Energy Co Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Blue Dolphin Energy Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Blue Dolphin Energy Co 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 Blue Dolphin Energy Co 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 * 3.5503+0.528 * -0.0574+0.404 * 0.4871+0.892 * 0.8936+0.115 * 0.9296
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8388+4.679 * 0.059739-0.327 * 0.9694
=-0.68

* 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 $27.0 Mil.
Revenue was 81.49 + 68.755 + 70.355 + 56.583 = $277.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was 20.496 + 1.951 + -0.042 + 0.476 = $22.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $68.0 Mil.
Total Assets was $119.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $49.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $2.9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $5.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $74.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $2.4 Mil.
Net Income was 14.73 + -1.447 + -4.676 + -1.722 = $6.9 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 1.013 + 0 + -3.026 + 0 = $-2.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0.831 + 1.765 + 0.818 + -1.622 = $1.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was $8.5 Mil.
Revenue was 83.692 + 74.729 + 82.109 + 69.659 = $310.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was 5.999 + 0.671 + -3.378 + -4.761 = $-1.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $50.5 Mil.
Total Assets was $105.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $52.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $2.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $6.8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $65.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $5.4 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)
=(26.97 / 277.183) / (8.501 / 310.189)
=0.0973 / 0.027406
=3.5503

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)
=(-1.469 / 310.189) / (22.881 / 277.183)
=-0.004736 / 0.082548
=-0.0574

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 - (68.002 + 49.405) / 118.95) / (1 - (50.45 + 52.322) / 105.584)
=0.012972 / 0.026633
=0.4871

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
=277.183 / 310.189
=0.8936

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))
=(2.816 / (2.816 + 52.322)) / (2.872 / (2.872 + 49.405))
=0.051072 / 0.054938
=0.9296

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)
=(5.108 / 277.183) / (6.815 / 310.189)
=0.018428 / 0.02197
=0.8388

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)
=((2.403 + 74.455) / 118.95) / ((5.381 + 64.996) / 105.584)
=0.646137 / 0.66655
=0.9694

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
=(6.885 - -2.013 - 1.792) / 118.95
=0.059739

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.

Blue Dolphin Energy Co has a M-score of -0.68 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.68 mean?
Blue Dolphin Energy Co (BDCO) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.68 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Blue Dolphin Energy Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Blue Dolphin Energy Co ranks #769 out of 823 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 93.4%.
Is Blue Dolphin Energy Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Blue Dolphin Energy Co's current Beneish M-Score is -0.68. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Dolphin Energy Co ranks #769 out of 823 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Blue Dolphin Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Dolphin Energy Co's Beneish M-Score compare to HEOL and DLXY?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Blue Dolphin Energy Co ranks #769 out of 823 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Blue Dolphin Energy Co 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 Blue Dolphin Energy Co and its competitors. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's current Beneish M-Score is -0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Dolphin Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Dolphin Energy Co (BDCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.34, compared to a current price of $3.83 — trading 63.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.68. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Blue Dolphin Energy Co (BDCO), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.68 as of Jul. 14, 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 Blue Dolphin Energy Co (BDCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Dolphin Energy Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.83 is trading 63.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.34. GuruFocus considers Blue Dolphin Energy Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BDCO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.68
  • GF Value™: $2.34 vs. price of $3.83 (63.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Blue Dolphin Energy Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 801 Travis Street, Suite 2100, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
Blue Dolphin Energy Co is an independent downstream energy company operating in the Gulf Coast region of the U.S. Operations consist of a light sweet-crude, bpd crude distillation tower, and petroleum storage tank capacity in Nixon, Texas. It operates in two segments Refinery operations, which derives revenue from refined product sales, and Tolling and Terminaling, which derives revenue from storage tank rental fees, ancillary services fees (such as for in-tank blending) and tolling and reservation fees for use of the naphtha stabilizer at the Nixon refinery. Majority of the revenue is derived form Refinery operations segment.
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