Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL (BKK:KTIS) Beneish M-Score: -2.73 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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BKK:KTIS Kaset Thai International Sugar Corp PCL BKK:KTIS
44 GF Score
Price ฿1.82
GF Value ฿2.64
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What is Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL Beneish M-Score?

Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL BKK:KTIS 44 Beneish M-Score is -2.73 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates BKK:KTIS with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿2.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,851 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL ranks better than 67.64% 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 -2.73 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BKK:KTIS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4   Med: -2.73   Max: -1.48
Current: -2.73

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL was -1.48. The lowest was -4.00. And the median was -2.73.


Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kaset Thai International Sugar 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.

Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL Beneish M-Score Chart

Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.43 -2.81 -2.60 -1.78 -2.38

Kaset Thai International Sugar 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 -3.01 -2.76 -2.38 -2.52 -2.73

BKK:KTIS vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Kaset Thai International Sugar 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.


Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Kaset Thai International Sugar 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 Kaset Thai International Sugar 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 * 1.0476+0.528 * 0.7399+0.404 * 0.8777+0.892 * 1.0328+0.115 * 1.0456
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0347+4.679 * -0.026763-0.327 * 1.0463
=-2.73

* 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 ฿2,487 Mil.
Revenue was 4015.182 + 2148.655 + 2538.326 + 5859.074 = ฿14,561 Mil.
Gross Profit was 782.759 + -295.988 + 56.115 + 1160.839 = ฿1,704 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿12,814 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿20,151 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿6,150 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿847 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿1,641 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿13,923 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿848 Mil.
Net Income was -95.413 + -613.74 + -389.815 + 374.847 = ฿-724 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -136.418 + 26.128 + -394.186 + -128.131 = ฿-633 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -4891.231 + 993.883 + 1469.363 + 2875.783 = ฿448 Mil.
Total Receivables was ฿2,298 Mil.
Revenue was 4793.588 + 1652.603 + 2110.51 + 5541.786 = ฿14,098 Mil.
Gross Profit was 622.412 + -439.882 + 354.823 + 683.221 = ฿1,221 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿12,626 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿20,541 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿6,537 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿947 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿1,536 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿13,383 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿1,009 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)
=(2486.825 / 14561.237) / (2298.373 / 14098.487)
=0.170784 / 0.163023
=1.0476

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)
=(1220.574 / 14098.487) / (1703.725 / 14561.237)
=0.086575 / 0.117004
=0.7399

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 - (12814.442 + 6150.319) / 20151.16) / (1 - (12625.899 + 6537.309) / 20541.081)
=0.058875 / 0.067079
=0.8777

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
=14561.237 / 14098.487
=1.0328

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))
=(947.069 / (947.069 + 6537.309)) / (846.817 / (846.817 + 6150.319))
=0.126539 / 0.121023
=1.0456

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)
=(1641.015 / 14561.237) / (1535.578 / 14098.487)
=0.112697 / 0.108918
=1.0347

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)
=((848.272 + 13923.116) / 20151.16) / ((1008.531 + 13382.677) / 20541.081)
=0.733029 / 0.700606
=1.0463

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
=(-724.121 - -632.607 - 447.798) / 20151.16
=-0.026763

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.

Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL has a M-score of -2.73 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.73 mean?
Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL (BKK:KTIS) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.73 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL ranks #599 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's Beneish M-Score too high?
Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. Based on the distribution chart, Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL ranks #599 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's Beneish M-Score compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL ranks #599 out of 1851 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Kaset Thai International Sugar 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL and its competitors. Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL (BKK:KTIS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿2.64, compared to a current price of ฿1.82 — trading 31.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.73. Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL'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 Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL (BKK:KTIS), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.73 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 Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL (BKK:KTIS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿1.82 is trading 31.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿2.64. GuruFocus considers Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BKK:KTIS:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.73
  • GF Value™: ฿2.64 vs. price of ฿1.82 (31.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Kaset Thai International Sugar PCL Business Description

Address 1/1 Moo 14, Nong Pho Sub-District, Taklee District, Nakhon Sawan, THA, 60140
Kaset Thai International Sugar Corp PCL is principally engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of sugar, which is sold both domestically and overseas. The company's product portfolio includes sugar and bio-products. The bio-products are by-products of sugar production and include paper pulp from bagasse, ethanol from molasses, and electrical energy from biomass. It also provides agricultural machinery services for farmers. The company's reportable segments are; the production and distribution of sugar; the production and distribution of pulp; the production and distribution of alcohol; and the production and distribution of electricity. It derives a majority of its revenue from the production and distribution of the sugar segment.
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