Pylon PCL (BKK:PYLON) Beneish M-Score: -1.97 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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78 GF Score
Price ฿3.64
GF Value ฿3.62
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Pylon PCL Beneish M-Score?

Pylon PCL BKK:PYLON 78 Beneish M-Score is -1.97 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates BKK:PYLON with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿3.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,697 Construction companies, Pylon PCL ranks worse than 77.9% 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 -1.97 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BKK:PYLON' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.9   Med: -2.58   Max: -1.01
Current: -1.97

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Pylon PCL was -1.01. The lowest was -3.90. And the median was -2.58.


Pylon PCL Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pylon 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.

Pylon PCL Beneish M-Score Chart

Pylon 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 -3.44 -1.28 -2.90 -2.54 -2.02

Pylon 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 -1.81 -2.03 -2.40 -2.02 -1.97

BKK:PYLON vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Pylon 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.


Pylon PCL Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Pylon 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 Pylon 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 * 0.8003+0.528 * 0.3953+0.404 * 0.7773+0.892 * 1.8505+0.115 * 1.1128
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.6439+4.679 * 0.076031-0.327 * 1.2477
=-1.97

* 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 ฿506 Mil.
Revenue was 488.456 + 422.493 + 379.031 + 388.611 = ฿1,679 Mil.
Gross Profit was 115.88 + 106.991 + 97.927 + 95.229 = ฿416 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿1,235 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿1,668 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿417 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿53 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿96 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿360 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿74 Mil.
Net Income was 77.303 + 71.668 + 62.141 + 58.777 = ฿270 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 3.885 + 7.011 + 2.921 + 1.963 = ฿16 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 26.755 + 0 + 79.116 + 21.396 = ฿127 Mil.
Total Receivables was ฿342 Mil.
Revenue was 298.726 + 157.177 + 291.181 + 160.019 = ฿907 Mil.
Gross Profit was 40.065 + 3.005 + 34.865 + 10.928 = ฿89 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿859 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿1,255 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿380 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿55 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿81 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿217 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿44 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)
=(506.193 / 1678.591) / (341.794 / 907.103)
=0.301558 / 0.376797
=0.8003

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)
=(88.863 / 907.103) / (416.027 / 1678.591)
=0.097964 / 0.247843
=0.3953

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 - (1235.357 + 416.807) / 1668.296) / (1 - (859.333 + 379.907) / 1254.852)
=0.00967 / 0.012441
=0.7773

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
=1678.591 / 907.103
=1.8505

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))
=(54.764 / (54.764 + 379.907)) / (53.217 / (53.217 + 416.807))
=0.12599 / 0.113222
=1.1128

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)
=(96.038 / 1678.591) / (80.595 / 907.103)
=0.057213 / 0.088849
=0.6439

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)
=((73.548 + 360.396) / 1668.296) / ((44.128 + 217.484) / 1254.852)
=0.260112 / 0.20848
=1.2477

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
=(269.889 - 15.78 - 127.267) / 1668.296
=0.076031

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.

Pylon PCL has a M-score of -1.97 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 -1.97 mean?
Pylon PCL (BKK:PYLON) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.97 as of Jul. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Pylon PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pylon PCL ranks #1322 out of 1697 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Pylon PCL's Beneish M-Score too high?
Pylon PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -1.97. Based on the distribution chart, Pylon PCL ranks #1322 out of 1697 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pylon PCL has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pylon PCL's Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Pylon PCL ranks #1322 out of 1697 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Pylon 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 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 Pylon PCL and its competitors. Pylon PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pylon PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pylon PCL (BKK:PYLON) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿3.62, compared to a current price of ฿3.64 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.97. Pylon PCL's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Pylon PCL (BKK:PYLON), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.97 as of Jul. 27, 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 Pylon PCL (BKK:PYLON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pylon PCL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ฿3.64 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿3.62. GuruFocus considers Pylon PCL to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:PYLON:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.97
  • GF Value™: ฿3.62 vs. price of ฿3.64 (0.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Pylon PCL Business Description

Address Phahonyothin Road, 252 SPE Tower Building, 14th Floor, Sam Sen Nai Subdistrict, Phaya Thai District, Bangkok, THA, 10400
Pylon PCL is involved in the general construction business. The company is engaged in the provision of construction services for foundation work. Its services include bored piles, jet grouting, and diaphragm walls. Geographically, the firm operates in Thailand.
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