Solartron PCL (BKK:SOLAR-F) Beneish M-Score: -4.40 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


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What is Solartron PCL Beneish M-Score?

Solartron PCL BKK:SOLAR-F 13 Beneish M-Score is -4.40 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates BKK:SOLAR-F with a GF Score™ of 13/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿17.52. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, Solartron PCL ranks better than 96.35% 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 -4.4 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BKK:SOLAR-F' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.07   Med: -3.24   Max: 0.4
Current: -4.4

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Solartron PCL was 0.40. The lowest was -5.07. And the median was -3.24.


Solartron PCL Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solartron 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.

Solartron PCL Beneish M-Score Chart

Solartron 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 -4.04 -0.21 -1.89 -2.70 -3.99

Solartron 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 -1.96 -1.42 -1.39 -3.99 -4.40

BKK:SOLAR-F vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, Solartron 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.


Solartron PCL Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Solartron PCL's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Solartron 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 Solartron 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 * 0.851+0.528 * 0.2007+0.404 * 0.8408+0.892 * 1.3866+0.115 * 0.8091
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.4116+4.679 * -0.32966-0.327 * 1.5473
=-4.40

* 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 ฿151.2 Mil.
Revenue was 126.34 + 70.186 + 222.193 + 181.694 = ฿600.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was -22.382 + -263.608 + -18.488 + -26.433 = ฿-330.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿211.2 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿1,281.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿897.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿135.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿80.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿805.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿182.1 Mil.
Net Income was -36.369 + -377.795 + -46.278 + -56.248 = ฿-516.7 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 10.366 + -83.888 + -0.08 + -6.823 = ฿-80.4 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 12.789 + -46.092 + -6.526 + 25.924 = ฿-13.9 Mil.
Total Receivables was ฿128.2 Mil.
Revenue was 118.443 + 176.189 + 87.114 + 51.255 = ฿433.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was -11.525 + -7.863 + -13.578 + -14.927 = ฿-47.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿204.2 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿1,591.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿1,132.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿134.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿141.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿368.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿424.4 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)
=(151.239 / 600.413) / (128.173 / 433.001)
=0.251892 / 0.296011
=0.851

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)
=(-47.893 / 433.001) / (-330.911 / 600.413)
=-0.110607 / -0.551139
=0.2007

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 - (211.226 + 897.786) / 1281.199) / (1 - (204.15 + 1132.747) / 1591.233)
=0.134395 / 0.159836
=0.8408

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
=600.413 / 433.001
=1.3866

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))
=(134.428 / (134.428 + 1132.747)) / (135.477 / (135.477 + 897.786))
=0.106085 / 0.131116
=0.8091

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)
=(80.579 / 600.413) / (141.188 / 433.001)
=0.134206 / 0.326069
=0.4116

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)
=((182.069 + 805.728) / 1281.199) / ((424.424 + 368.483) / 1591.233)
=0.770994 / 0.498297
=1.5473

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
=(-516.69 - -80.425 - -13.905) / 1281.199
=-0.32966

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.

Solartron PCL has a M-score of -4.40 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -4.40 mean?
Solartron PCL (BKK:SOLAR-F) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.40 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Solartron PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Solartron PCL ranks #36 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Solartron PCL's Beneish M-Score too high?
Solartron PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -4.40. Based on the distribution chart, Solartron PCL ranks #36 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Solartron PCL has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solartron PCL's Beneish M-Score compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Solartron PCL ranks #36 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Solartron PCL in the top 4% 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 Solartron PCL and its competitors. Solartron PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -4.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solartron PCL stock overvalued right now?
Solartron PCL (BKK:SOLAR-F) has a current Beneish M-Score of -4.40. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿17.52, compared to a current price of ฿4.29 — trading 75.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.40. Solartron PCL's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 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 Solartron PCL (BKK:SOLAR-F), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.40 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 Solartron PCL (BKK:SOLAR-F) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solartron PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿4.29 is trading 75.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿17.52.

Key valuation signals for BKK:SOLAR-F:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.40
  • GF Value™: ฿17.52 vs. price of ฿4.29 (75.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 13/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Solartron PCL Business Description

Other Exchanges SOLAR:ThailandTUU:Germany
Address Intersection 2, 77/31, 32, 33 Soi Chaengwattana 15, Thung Song Hong, Lak Si, Bangkok, THA, 10210
Solartron PCL is a Thailand-based company. Together with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in manufacturing and distribution, selling and installation of solar-cell systems and related equipment, and construction of solar power plants. It operates in the following segments: Selling and installation of solar-cell systems, Distribution of solar-cell, and Sale of electricity. The group derives the majority of its revenue from the Selling and installation of solar-cell systems.
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