ASEFA PCL (BKK:ASEFA) Beneish M-Score: -2.38 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


BKK:ASEFA ASEFA PCL BKK:ASEFA
68 GF Score
Price ฿5.75
GF Value ฿4.45
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is ASEFA PCL Beneish M-Score?

ASEFA PCL BKK:ASEFA -0.86% 68 Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates BKK:ASEFA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿4.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,918 Industrial Products companies, ASEFA PCL ranks worse than 56.92% 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 -2.38 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BKK:ASEFA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.54   Med: -2.38   Max: -1.55
Current: -2.38

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of ASEFA PCL was -1.55. The lowest was -3.54. And the median was -2.38.


ASEFA PCL Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ASEFA PCL'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.

ASEFA PCL Beneish M-Score Chart

ASEFA PCL 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 -2.15 -2.13 -2.27 -3.54 -2.90

ASEFA PCL 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 -2.87 -2.93 -3.09 -2.90 -2.38

BKK:ASEFA vs VRT, BE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, ASEFA PCL'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.


ASEFA PCL Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ASEFA PCL's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ASEFA PCL 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 ASEFA PCL 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 * 1.2666+0.528 * 0.906+0.404 * 0.8218+0.892 * 1.2309+0.115 * 0.6238
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8455+4.679 * -0.03056-0.327 * 1.2092
=-2.38

* 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 ฿1,445 Mil.
Revenue was 1331.75 + 989.507 + 1003.7 + 599.379 = ฿3,924 Mil.
Gross Profit was 287.881 + 266.542 + 253.325 + 137.902 = ฿946 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿2,405 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿4,539 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿1,770 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿91 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿622 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿1,960 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿267 Mil.
Net Income was 116.152 + 69.117 + 83.636 + 22.091 = ฿291 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0.052 + 0.941 + 11.755 + 1.148 = ฿14 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -270.993 + 244.148 + 396.847 + 45.796 = ฿416 Mil.
Total Receivables was ฿927 Mil.
Revenue was 713.848 + 852.905 + 799.964 + 821.48 = ฿3,188 Mil.
Gross Profit was 164.248 + 215.879 + 179.779 + 136.156 = ฿696 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿1,701 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿3,476 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿1,436 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿45 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿598 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿1,329 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿81 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)
=(1445.415 / 3924.336) / (927.078 / 3188.197)
=0.368321 / 0.290784
=1.2666

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)
=(696.062 / 3188.197) / (945.65 / 3924.336)
=0.218325 / 0.240971
=0.906

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 - (2405.129 + 1769.514) / 4538.55) / (1 - (1700.525 + 1435.991) / 3475.638)
=0.080181 / 0.097571
=0.8218

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
=3924.336 / 3188.197
=1.2309

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))
=(45.382 / (45.382 + 1435.991)) / (91.387 / (91.387 + 1769.514))
=0.030635 / 0.049109
=0.6238

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)
=(622.22 / 3924.336) / (597.882 / 3188.197)
=0.158554 / 0.18753
=0.8455

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)
=((267.191 + 1959.897) / 4538.55) / ((81.156 + 1329.273) / 3475.638)
=0.490705 / 0.405804
=1.2092

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
=(290.996 - 13.896 - 415.798) / 4538.55
=-0.03056

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.

ASEFA PCL has a M-score of -2.38 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 -2.38 mean?
ASEFA PCL (BKK:ASEFA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 as of Jul. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on ASEFA PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ASEFA PCL ranks #1661 out of 2918 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is ASEFA PCL's Beneish M-Score too high?
ASEFA PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Based on the distribution chart, ASEFA PCL ranks #1661 out of 2918 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ASEFA PCL has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASEFA PCL's Beneish M-Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ASEFA PCL ranks #1661 out of 2918 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places ASEFA PCL 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 ASEFA PCL and its competitors. ASEFA PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASEFA PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASEFA PCL (BKK:ASEFA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿4.45, compared to a current price of ฿5.75 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. ASEFA PCL's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 ASEFA PCL (BKK:ASEFA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jul. 01, 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 ASEFA PCL (BKK:ASEFA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASEFA PCL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ฿5.75 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿4.45. GuruFocus considers ASEFA PCL to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:ASEFA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.38
  • GF Value™: ฿4.45 vs. price of ฿5.75 (29.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs

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


ASEFA PCL Business Description

Address No.5 Moo 1 Rama 2 Road, Khokkrabue Subdistrict, Muang Samut Sakhon District, Samutsakhon, THA, 74000
ASEFA PCL is a Thailand-based company. It is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of electrical power distribution, switchboard and trunking systems including procuring, distributing and integrated engineering services for electrical power distribution. It operates its business through segments that are Manufacturing, Trading, Services and maintenance and installation and Decommissioning of the Power Plant. The Manufacturing segment generates maximum revenue for the company.
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