Diamond Building Products PCL (BKK:DRT) Beneish M-Score: -2.98 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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BKK:DRT Diamond Building Products PCL BKK:DRT
74 GF Score
Price ฿5.15
GF Value ฿6.49
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Diamond Building Products PCL Beneish M-Score?

Diamond Building Products PCL BKK:DRT 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.98 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates BKK:DRT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿6.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,699 Construction companies, Diamond Building Products PCL ranks better than 81.64% 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 -2.98 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BKK:DRT' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.26   Med: -2.97   Max: -2.11
Current: -2.98

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Diamond Building Products PCL was -2.11. The lowest was -3.26. And the median was -2.97.


Diamond Building Products PCL Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Diamond Building Products 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.

Diamond Building Products PCL Beneish M-Score Chart

Diamond Building Products 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 -2.65 -2.19 -3.09 -2.92 -3.03

Diamond Building Products 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 -3.07 -3.18 -3.08 -3.03 -2.98

BKK:DRT vs TT, JCI, CARR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Diamond Building Products 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.


Diamond Building Products PCL Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Diamond Building Products 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 Diamond Building Products 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 * 1.0106+0.528 * 0.9925+0.404 * 1.0215+0.892 * 0.9178+0.115 * 0.9708
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1019+4.679 * -0.095325-0.327 * 0.9127
=-2.98

* 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 ฿649 Mil.
Revenue was 1273.885 + 966.03 + 987.906 + 1217.864 = ฿4,446 Mil.
Gross Profit was 330.872 + 232.382 + 211.115 + 285.994 = ฿1,060 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿1,495 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿3,909 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿2,331 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿300 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿702 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿963 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿295 Mil.
Net Income was 143.505 + 73.395 + 41.714 + 96.566 = ฿355 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ฿0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 341.78 + 122.333 + 74.152 + 189.556 = ฿728 Mil.
Total Receivables was ฿700 Mil.
Revenue was 1359.537 + 1003.007 + 1114.348 + 1366.899 = ฿4,844 Mil.
Gross Profit was 300.856 + 202.737 + 284.354 + 358.683 = ฿1,147 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿1,573 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿4,083 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿2,425 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿301 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿694 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿1,376 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿64 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)
=(649.082 / 4445.685) / (699.804 / 4843.791)
=0.146003 / 0.144474
=1.0106

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)
=(1146.63 / 4843.791) / (1060.363 / 4445.685)
=0.236722 / 0.238515
=0.9925

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 - (1494.845 + 2330.807) / 3909.174) / (1 - (1572.503 + 2425.096) / 4083.004)
=0.021366 / 0.020917
=1.0215

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
=4445.685 / 4843.791
=0.9178

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))
=(301.398 / (301.398 + 2425.096)) / (299.526 / (299.526 + 2330.807))
=0.110544 / 0.113874
=0.9708

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)
=(702.075 / 4445.685) / (694.19 / 4843.791)
=0.157923 / 0.143315
=1.1019

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)
=((294.882 + 963.217) / 3909.174) / ((64.112 + 1375.586) / 4083.004)
=0.321832 / 0.352608
=0.9127

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
=(355.18 - 0 - 727.821) / 3909.174
=-0.095325

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.

Diamond Building Products PCL has a M-score of -2.98 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.98 mean?
Diamond Building Products PCL (BKK:DRT) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.98 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Diamond Building Products PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Diamond Building Products PCL ranks #312 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Diamond Building Products PCL's Beneish M-Score too high?
Diamond Building Products PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. Based on the distribution chart, Diamond Building Products PCL ranks #312 out of 1699 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Diamond Building Products PCL has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diamond Building Products PCL's Beneish M-Score compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Diamond Building Products PCL ranks #312 out of 1699 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Diamond Building Products PCL in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Diamond Building Products PCL and its competitors. Diamond Building Products PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diamond Building Products PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diamond Building Products PCL (BKK:DRT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿6.49, compared to a current price of ฿5.15 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.98. Diamond Building Products PCL's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Diamond Building Products PCL (BKK:DRT), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.98 as of Jul. 15, 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 Diamond Building Products PCL (BKK:DRT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diamond Building Products PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿5.15 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿6.49. GuruFocus considers Diamond Building Products PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:DRT:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.98
  • GF Value™: ฿6.49 vs. price of ฿5.15 (20.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Diamond Building Products PCL Business Description

Address 69 - 70 Moo 1, Mittraphap Road Kilometer 115, Thambol Talingchan, Amphur Muang, Saraburi, THA, 18000
Diamond Building Products PCL is a manufacturer and distributor of roof tiles, artificial wood, and autoclaved aerated concrete. Its products and services include Roofing Solutions, Decorative Materials Solutions, Lightweight Concrete Solutions, Lightweight Materials Solutions, and Diamond Modular. Geographically, the Company operates throughout Thailand and overseas, generating the majority of its revenue from Thailand. The Company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of products.
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