Forth PCL (BKK:FORTH-R) Beneish M-Score: -2.71 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Forth PCL Beneish M-Score?

Forth PCL BKK:FORTH-R 84 Beneish M-Score is -2.71 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates BKK:FORTH-R with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿6.11. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 538 Conglomerates companies, Forth PCL ranks better than 70.45% 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 -2.71 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BKK:FORTH-R' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.93   Med: -2.83   Max: -2.01
Current: -2.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Forth PCL was -2.01. The lowest was -3.93. And the median was -2.83.


Forth PCL Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forth 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.

Forth PCL Beneish M-Score Chart

Forth 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 -2.38 -2.43 -3.32 -2.44 -2.61

Forth 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 -2.29 -2.37 -2.09 -2.61 -2.71

BKK:FORTH-R vs HON, MMM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Forth 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.


Forth PCL Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

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

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


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Forth 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 Forth 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 * 0.9209+0.528 * 0.8971+0.404 * 1.0431+0.892 * 1.2685+0.115 * 1.0232
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8166+4.679 * -0.090119-0.327 * 0.9054
=-2.71

* 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 ฿3,059 Mil.
Revenue was 2440.448 + 2620.437 + 3662.095 + 2577.786 = ฿11,301 Mil.
Gross Profit was 574.719 + 648.136 + 891.339 + 533.191 = ฿2,647 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿7,344 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿13,111 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿3,693 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿678 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿1,548 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿7,814 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿524 Mil.
Net Income was 167.84 + 233.429 + 407.428 + 122.149 = ฿931 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 82.872 + 258.139 + 3.51 + 60.29 = ฿405 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 204.018 + 1137.567 + 395.833 + -29.815 = ฿1,708 Mil.
Total Receivables was ฿2,619 Mil.
Revenue was 2153.897 + 2017.148 + 2254.051 + 2483.822 = ฿8,909 Mil.
Gross Profit was 462.794 + 387.018 + 515.395 + 507.184 = ฿1,872 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿6,603 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿12,405 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿3,920 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿740 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿1,494 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿8,089 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿625 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)
=(3058.98 / 11300.766) / (2618.64 / 8908.918)
=0.270688 / 0.293935
=0.9209

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)
=(1872.391 / 8908.918) / (2647.385 / 11300.766)
=0.21017 / 0.234266
=0.8971

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 - (7344.257 + 3692.544) / 13111.173) / (1 - (6603.32 + 3920.022) / 12404.832)
=0.158214 / 0.151674
=1.0431

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
=11300.766 / 8908.918
=1.2685

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))
=(739.936 / (739.936 + 3920.022)) / (678.282 / (678.282 + 3692.544))
=0.158786 / 0.155184
=1.0232

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)
=(1547.569 / 11300.766) / (1493.975 / 8908.918)
=0.136944 / 0.167694
=0.8166

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)
=((524.134 + 7814.169) / 13111.173) / ((624.796 + 8088.908) / 12404.832)
=0.635969 / 0.702444
=0.9054

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
=(930.846 - 404.811 - 1707.603) / 13111.173
=-0.090119

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.

Forth PCL has a M-score of -2.71 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 -2.71 mean?
Forth PCL (BKK:FORTH-R) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.71 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Forth PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Forth PCL ranks #159 out of 538 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is Forth PCL's Beneish M-Score too high?
Forth PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Based on the distribution chart, Forth PCL ranks #159 out of 538 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Forth PCL has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forth PCL's Beneish M-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Forth PCL ranks #159 out of 538 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Forth PCL in the upper 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Conglomerates 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 Forth PCL and its competitors. Forth PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forth PCL stock overvalued right now?
Forth PCL (BKK:FORTH-R) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.71. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿6.11, compared to a current price of ฿6.44 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Forth PCL's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Forth PCL (BKK:FORTH-R), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.71 as of Jun. 25, 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 Forth PCL (BKK:FORTH-R) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forth PCL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ฿6.44 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿6.11.

Key valuation signals for BKK:FORTH-R:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.71
  • GF Value™: ฿6.11 vs. price of ฿6.44 (5.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Forth PCL Business Description

Other Exchanges FORTH:Thailand
Address 1053/1, Phaholyothin Road, Phayathai, Phayathai, Bangkok, THA, 10400
Forth Corp PCL manufactures and distributes electronic equipment and project work relating to design and install telecommunication equipment. The company's segments include Electronics manufacturing service business sources, manufactures and distributes electronics parts, both work manufactured order and general equipment; Enterprise solutions business bids for project work, sources, subcontracts and install various systems for the government and private sectors; Smart service business provides online financial transaction service and sells products and service through vending machines and provides lending services. The Enterprise solutions business derives the majority of the revenue. Geographically it operates in Thailand, Netherlands, United States of America, and Others.
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