Thai Union Feedmill PCL (BKK:TFM) Beneish M-Score: -2.39 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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BKK:TFM Thai Union Feedmill PCL BKK:TFM
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Price ฿6.35
GF Value ฿6.61
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What is Thai Union Feedmill PCL Beneish M-Score?

Thai Union Feedmill PCL BKK:TFM -0.78% 96 Beneish M-Score is -2.39 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates BKK:TFM with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿6.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,866 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Thai Union Feedmill PCL ranks worse than 59.65% 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 -2.39 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BKK:TFM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.21   Med: -2.7   Max: -1.55
Current: -2.39

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Thai Union Feedmill PCL was -1.55. The lowest was -3.21. And the median was -2.70.


Thai Union Feedmill PCL Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Thai Union Feedmill 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 Union Feedmill PCL Beneish M-Score Chart

Thai Union Feedmill PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -1.55 -2.00 -2.90 -3.10 -2.70

Thai Union Feedmill PCL Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -3.04 -2.71 -2.70 -2.81 -2.39

BKK:TFM vs ADM, BG, TSN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Thai Union Feedmill 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 Union Feedmill PCL Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Thai Union Feedmill 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 Union Feedmill 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 * 0.8491+0.528 * 1.0245+0.404 * 0.7777+0.892 * 1.1052+0.115 * 0.8494
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9247+4.679 * 0.032266-0.327 * 0.8077
=-2.39

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ฿759 Mil.
Revenue was 1454.781 + 1324.986 + 1633.771 + 1694.063 = ฿6,108 Mil.
Gross Profit was 257.114 + 264.909 + 364.904 + 369.868 = ฿1,257 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿2,274 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿3,663 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿1,314 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿160 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿511 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿733 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿14 Mil.
Net Income was 160.798 + 147.549 + 184.326 + 223.266 = ฿716 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 33.05 + 15.066 + -12.692 + -1.699 = ฿34 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 127.32 + -2.565 + 212.737 + 226.527 = ฿564 Mil.
Total Receivables was ฿809 Mil.
Revenue was 1475.618 + 1231.342 + 1429.394 + 1389.766 = ฿5,526 Mil.
Gross Profit was 338.344 + 266.821 + 293.173 + 266.647 = ฿1,165 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿2,269 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿3,775 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿1,407 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿143 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿500 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿913 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿39 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)
=(759.445 / 6107.601) / (809.285 / 5526.12)
=0.124344 / 0.146447
=0.8491

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)
=(1164.985 / 5526.12) / (1256.795 / 6107.601)
=0.210814 / 0.205776
=1.0245

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 - (2273.585 + 1314.425) / 3663.099) / (1 - (2269.106 + 1406.865) / 3775.485)
=0.020499 / 0.026358
=0.7777

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
=6107.601 / 5526.12
=1.1052

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))
=(142.574 / (142.574 + 1406.865)) / (159.698 / (159.698 + 1314.425))
=0.092017 / 0.108334
=0.8494

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)
=(511.42 / 6107.601) / (500.43 / 5526.12)
=0.083735 / 0.090557
=0.9247

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)
=((13.521 + 732.548) / 3663.099) / ((38.557 + 913.469) / 3775.485)
=0.203672 / 0.25216
=0.8077

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
=(715.939 - 33.725 - 564.019) / 3663.099
=0.032266

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 Union Feedmill PCL has a M-score of -2.39 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.39 mean?
Thai Union Feedmill PCL (BKK:TFM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.39 as of Aug. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Thai Union Feedmill PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Thai Union Feedmill PCL ranks #1113 out of 1866 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is Thai Union Feedmill PCL's Beneish M-Score too high?
Thai Union Feedmill PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Based on the distribution chart, Thai Union Feedmill PCL ranks #1113 out of 1866 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Thai Union Feedmill PCL has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thai Union Feedmill PCL's Beneish M-Score compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Thai Union Feedmill PCL ranks #1113 out of 1866 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Thai Union Feedmill 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 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 Thai Union Feedmill PCL and its competitors. Thai Union Feedmill PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thai Union Feedmill PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thai Union Feedmill PCL (BKK:TFM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿6.61, compared to a current price of ฿6.35 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Thai Union Feedmill PCL's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 7 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 Union Feedmill PCL (BKK:TFM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.39 as of Aug. 26, 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 Union Feedmill PCL (BKK:TFM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thai Union Feedmill PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿6.35 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿6.61. GuruFocus considers Thai Union Feedmill PCL to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:TFM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.39
  • GF Value™: ฿6.61 vs. price of ฿6.35 (3.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Thai Union Feedmill PCL Business Description

Address 89/1 Moo 2, Rama 2 Road, Kalong Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Sakhon Province, Samut Sakhon, THA, 74000
Thai Union Feedmill PCL is a manufacturer and distributor of aquatic feed in Thailand. Business is organised into four reportable segments; Shrimp feed products; Fish feed products; Livestock feed products and Others. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from Shrimp feed products. Geographically the company generates revenue from Thailand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Indonesia, and others, with the majority of revenue generated from Thailand.
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