Starflex PCL (BKK:SFLEX) Beneish M-Score: -2.77 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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Price ฿3.02
GF Value ฿3.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Starflex PCL Beneish M-Score?

Starflex PCL BKK:SFLEX +2.72% 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.77 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates BKK:SFLEX with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿3.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 372 Packaging & Containers companies, Starflex PCL ranks better than 72.31% 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 -2.77 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BKK:SFLEX' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.97   Med: -2.35   Max: -0.76
Current: -2.77

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Starflex PCL was -0.76. The lowest was -2.97. And the median was -2.35.


Starflex PCL Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Starflex 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.

Starflex PCL Beneish M-Score Chart

Starflex 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 -1.75 -2.59 -0.76 -2.35 -2.56

Starflex 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 -2.39 -2.64 -2.49 -2.56 -2.77

BKK:SFLEX vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Starflex 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.


Starflex PCL Beneish M-Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Starflex PCL's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Starflex 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 Starflex 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 * 0.943+0.528 * 1.0144+0.404 * 1.0497+0.892 * 1.0459+0.115 * 0.9715
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1736+4.679 * -0.060387-0.327 * 0.9812
=-2.77

* 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 ฿357 Mil.
Revenue was 490.805 + 492.938 + 510.275 + 467.915 = ฿1,962 Mil.
Gross Profit was 126.668 + 117.752 + 124.563 + 110.714 = ฿480 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿868 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿2,280 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿866 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿71 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿238 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿733 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿267 Mil.
Net Income was 61.686 + 62.39 + 62.52 + 53.15 = ฿240 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -5.246 + -1.63 + 5.237 + 3.358 = ฿2 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 79.847 + 75.799 + 112.502 + 107.538 = ฿376 Mil.
Total Receivables was ฿362 Mil.
Revenue was 491.738 + 455.178 + 476.463 + 452.416 = ฿1,876 Mil.
Gross Profit was 120.51 + 108.613 + 124.196 + 111.907 = ฿465 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿914 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿2,289 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿853 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿68 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿194 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿693 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿330 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)
=(356.835 / 1961.933) / (361.801 / 1875.795)
=0.181879 / 0.192879
=0.943

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)
=(465.226 / 1875.795) / (479.697 / 1961.933)
=0.248015 / 0.244502
=1.0144

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 - (868.469 + 866.014) / 2279.628) / (1 - (914.481 + 852.828) / 2288.744)
=0.239138 / 0.227826
=1.0497

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
=1961.933 / 1875.795
=1.0459

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))
=(67.535 / (67.535 + 852.828)) / (70.755 / (70.755 + 866.014))
=0.073379 / 0.075531
=0.9715

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)
=(237.951 / 1961.933) / (193.845 / 1875.795)
=0.121284 / 0.10334
=1.1736

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)
=((267.211 + 732.938) / 2279.628) / ((329.861 + 693.486) / 2288.744)
=0.438733 / 0.447122
=0.9812

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
=(239.746 - 1.719 - 375.686) / 2279.628
=-0.060387

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.

Starflex PCL has a M-score of -2.77 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 -2.77 mean?
Starflex PCL (BKK:SFLEX) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.77 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Starflex PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Starflex PCL ranks #103 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is Starflex PCL's Beneish M-Score too high?
Starflex PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. Based on the distribution chart, Starflex PCL ranks #103 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Starflex PCL has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starflex PCL's Beneish M-Score compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Starflex PCL ranks #103 out of 372 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Starflex 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Starflex PCL and its competitors. Starflex PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starflex PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starflex PCL (BKK:SFLEX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿3.62, compared to a current price of ฿3.02 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.77. Starflex PCL's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Starflex PCL (BKK:SFLEX), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.77 as of Jun. 24, 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 Starflex PCL (BKK:SFLEX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starflex PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿3.02 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿3.62. GuruFocus considers Starflex PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:SFLEX:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.77
  • GF Value™: ฿3.62 vs. price of ฿3.02 (16.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Starflex PCL Business Description

Address 189 / 48-49 Moo.3, Theparak Road, T. Bangpreang, A. Bangbo, Samutprakan, Bangkok, THA, 10560
Starflex PCL is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of flexible packaging. The company provides packaging for home and personal products, medical products, and food industries. There are three operating business segments: Packaging products for food, Packaging products for non-food, and Other segment. The Non-food packaging segment generates a vast majority of the revenues. The company operates in Thailand only.
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