Thai Agro Energy PCL (BKK:TAE) Beneish M-Score: -2.64 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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BKK:TAE Thai Agro Energy PCL BKK:TAE
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Price ฿1.66
GF Value ฿0.72
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What is Thai Agro Energy PCL Beneish M-Score?

Thai Agro Energy PCL BKK:TAE -1.19% 43 Beneish M-Score is -2.64 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates BKK:TAE with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,527 Chemicals companies, Thai Agro Energy PCL ranks better than 62.48% 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 -2.64 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BKK:TAE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.58   Med: -2.61   Max: 6.67
Current: -2.64

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Thai Agro Energy PCL was 6.67. The lowest was -3.58. And the median was -2.61.


Thai Agro Energy PCL Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Thai Agro Energy 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.

Thai Agro Energy PCL Beneish M-Score Chart

Thai Agro Energy 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 -0.97 -2.50 -3.58 -3.09 -2.22

Thai Agro Energy 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 -3.09 -2.40 -1.40 -2.22 -2.64

BKK:TAE vs DOW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Thai Agro Energy 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.


Thai Agro Energy PCL Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Thai Agro Energy PCL's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Thai Agro Energy 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 Thai Agro Energy 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 * 1.2315+0.528 * 0.6242+0.404 * 0.7803+0.892 * 1.0058+0.115 * 0.9672
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7868+4.679 * -0.036684-0.327 * 0.8545
=-2.64

* 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 ฿182 Mil.
Revenue was 609.803 + 430.949 + 465.355 + 588.122 = ฿2,094 Mil.
Gross Profit was 173.523 + 68.436 + 29.296 + 5.581 = ฿277 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿572 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿2,828 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿2,220 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿179 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿109 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿1,008 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿16 Mil.
Net Income was 125.684 + 22.738 + -7.428 + -22.591 = ฿118 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ฿0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 228.481 + -55.491 + 14.105 + 35.054 = ฿222 Mil.
Total Receivables was ฿147 Mil.
Revenue was 465.566 + 413.245 + 451.531 + 751.841 = ฿2,082 Mil.
Gross Profit was 30.67 + 0.733 + 50.076 + 90.338 = ฿172 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿500 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿2,930 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿2,381 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿186 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿137 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿1,170 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿72 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)
=(181.742 / 2094.229) / (146.726 / 2082.183)
=0.086782 / 0.070467
=1.2315

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)
=(171.817 / 2082.183) / (276.836 / 2094.229)
=0.082518 / 0.13219
=0.6242

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 - (571.684 + 2220.099) / 2828.09) / (1 - (500.347 + 2381.452) / 2930.005)
=0.012838 / 0.016453
=0.7803

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
=2094.229 / 2082.183
=1.0058

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))
=(185.555 / (185.555 + 2381.452)) / (179.315 / (179.315 + 2220.099))
=0.072285 / 0.074733
=0.9672

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)
=(108.778 / 2094.229) / (137.455 / 2082.183)
=0.051942 / 0.066015
=0.7868

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)
=((16.419 + 1008.391) / 2828.09) / ((72.347 + 1170.232) / 2930.005)
=0.362368 / 0.424088
=0.8545

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
=(118.403 - 0 - 222.149) / 2828.09
=-0.036684

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.

Thai Agro Energy PCL has a M-score of -2.64 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 -2.64 mean?
Thai Agro Energy PCL (BKK:TAE) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.64 as of Aug. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Thai Agro Energy PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Thai Agro Energy PCL ranks #573 out of 1527 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Thai Agro Energy PCL's Beneish M-Score too high?
Thai Agro Energy PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. Based on the distribution chart, Thai Agro Energy PCL ranks #573 out of 1527 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Thai Agro Energy PCL has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thai Agro Energy PCL's Beneish M-Score compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Thai Agro Energy PCL ranks #573 out of 1527 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Thai Agro Energy 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Thai Agro Energy PCL and its competitors. Thai Agro Energy PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thai Agro Energy PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thai Agro Energy PCL (BKK:TAE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.72, compared to a current price of ฿1.66 — trading 130.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. Thai Agro Energy PCL's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Thai Agro Energy PCL (BKK:TAE), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.64 as of Aug. 03, 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 Thai Agro Energy PCL (BKK:TAE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thai Agro Energy PCL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ฿1.66 is trading 130.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.72. GuruFocus considers Thai Agro Energy PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:TAE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.64
  • GF Value™: ฿0.72 vs. price of ฿1.66 (130.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Thai Agro Energy PCL Business Description

Address Ploenchit Road, 888/114, Mahatun Plaza Building, 11th Floor, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok, THA, 10330
Thai Agro Energy PCL is an ethanol producer. The company is engaged in the production and distribution of ethanol out of its Thailand-based plants located across multiple states. It sells ethanol to various oil companies as an additive for gasohol production while generating majority of its revenues from the Thailand market. The company has two reportable segments, which consist of ethanol segment and soil conditioner segment. It derives maximum revenue from Ethanol segment. Geographically, the company operates in Thailand, India, and China.
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