Aurora Design PCL (BKK:AURA) Beneish M-Score: -0.58 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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BKK:AURA Aurora Design PCL BKK:AURA
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Price ฿14.30
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What is Aurora Design PCL Beneish M-Score?

Aurora Design PCL BKK:AURA -2.05% 82 Beneish M-Score is -0.58 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates BKK:AURA with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿23.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,093 Retail - Cyclical companies, Aurora Design PCL ranks worse than 91.86% 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 -0.58 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

BKK:AURA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.62   Med: -1.22   Max: -0.58
Current: -0.58

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Aurora Design PCL was -0.58. The lowest was -1.62. And the median was -1.22.


Aurora Design PCL Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aurora Design 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.

Aurora Design PCL Beneish M-Score Chart

Aurora Design PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -1.38 -1.41 -0.73

Aurora Design PCL Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -1.19 -0.98 -0.73 -0.80 -0.58

BKK:AURA vs TPR, SIG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Aurora Design 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.


Aurora Design PCL Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Aurora Design PCL's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Aurora Design 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 Aurora Design 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 * 1.0824+0.528 * 1.1502+0.404 * 1.5274+0.892 * 1.4769+0.115 * 0.9662
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7949+4.679 * 0.232663-0.327 * 1.0466
=-0.58

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ฿10,851 Mil.
Revenue was 13933.539 + 15767.798 + 11921.604 + 10302.638 = ฿51,926 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1034.955 + 1616.099 + 1424.822 + 1063.461 = ฿5,139 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿25,902 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿28,768 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿932 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿572 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿2,310 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿13,558 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿6,568 Mil.
Net Income was 228.417 + 700.092 + 438.245 + 261.516 = ฿1,628 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 22.033 + 12.85 + -52.234 + -56.041 = ฿-73 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -3177.775 + 410.125 + -1718.186 + -505.683 = ฿-4,992 Mil.
Total Receivables was ฿6,788 Mil.
Revenue was 8827.322 + 8863.103 + 9589.645 + 7878.511 = ฿35,159 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1123.889 + 1082.838 + 969.137 + 826.561 = ฿4,002 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿18,349 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿20,119 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿884 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿514 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿1,968 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿11,117 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿2,331 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)
=(10851.088 / 51925.579) / (6787.645 / 35158.581)
=0.208974 / 0.193058
=1.0824

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)
=(4002.425 / 35158.581) / (5139.337 / 51925.579)
=0.113839 / 0.098975
=1.1502

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 - (25902.073 + 931.628) / 28767.676) / (1 - (18349.436 + 883.613) / 20118.526)
=0.067227 / 0.044013
=1.5274

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
=51925.579 / 35158.581
=1.4769

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))
=(513.762 / (513.762 + 883.613)) / (572.255 / (572.255 + 931.628))
=0.367662 / 0.380518
=0.9662

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)
=(2310.235 / 51925.579) / (1967.943 / 35158.581)
=0.044491 / 0.055973
=0.7949

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)
=((6567.596 + 13558.111) / 28767.676) / ((2330.605 + 11117.132) / 20118.526)
=0.699594 / 0.668426
=1.0466

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
=(1628.27 - -73.392 - -4991.519) / 28767.676
=0.232663

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.

Aurora Design PCL has a M-score of -0.58 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.58 mean?
Aurora Design PCL (BKK:AURA) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.58 as of Aug. 19, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Aurora Design PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aurora Design PCL ranks #1004 out of 1093 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 91.9%.
Is Aurora Design PCL's Beneish M-Score too high?
Aurora Design PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -0.58. Based on the distribution chart, Aurora Design PCL ranks #1004 out of 1093 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aurora Design PCL has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aurora Design PCL's Beneish M-Score compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Aurora Design PCL ranks #1004 out of 1093 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Aurora Design 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Aurora Design PCL and its competitors. Aurora Design PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aurora Design PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aurora Design PCL (BKK:AURA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿23.05, compared to a current price of ฿14.30 — trading 38% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.58. Aurora Design PCL's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Aurora Design PCL (BKK:AURA), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.58 as of Aug. 19, 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 Aurora Design PCL (BKK:AURA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aurora Design PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿14.30 is trading 38% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿23.05. GuruFocus considers Aurora Design PCL to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BKK:AURA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.58
  • GF Value™: ฿23.05 vs. price of ฿14.30 (38% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Aurora Design PCL Business Description

Address 444 Soi Udomsuk 26, Bang Na Nuea, Bang Na, Bangkok, THA, 10260
Aurora Design PCL is thailand based company engaged in manufacture and sale of jewelry, gold jewelry and diamonds - gemstones. It operates in three segments namely: Trading of gold jewelry, which derives maximum revenue; Trading of diamonds jewelry, gems and k-gold; and Sale with right of redemption for gold jewelry, diamonds, gems and k-gold.
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