The Steel PCL (BKK:THE-R) Beneish M-Score: -2.81 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is The Steel PCL Beneish M-Score?

The Steel PCL BKK:THE-R 28 Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates BKK:THE-R with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.88. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 592 Steel companies, The Steel PCL ranks better than 70.95% 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 -2.81 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

BKK:THE-R' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.34   Med: -2.49   Max: -0.9
Current: -2.81

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of The Steel PCL was -0.90. The lowest was -4.34. And the median was -2.49.


The Steel PCL Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Steel 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.

The Steel PCL Beneish M-Score Chart

The Steel 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 -1.51 -1.13 -3.62 -2.61 -3.40

The Steel 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 -3.46 -2.19 -3.59 -3.40 -2.81

BKK:THE-R vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, The Steel 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.


The Steel PCL Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, The Steel PCL's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Steel 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 The Steel 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 * 1.2558+0.528 * 0.7128+0.404 * 1.2732+0.892 * 0.8776+0.115 * 0.8066
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8149+4.679 * -0.099611-0.327 * 0.8869
=-2.81

* 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 ฿885 Mil.
Revenue was 1821.261 + 1306.059 + 1508.746 + 2040.467 = ฿6,677 Mil.
Gross Profit was 117.98 + -7.112 + 31.199 + 55.493 = ฿198 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿1,756 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿3,486 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿603 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿62 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿170 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿1,550 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿1 Mil.
Net Income was 54.315 + -47.837 + -9.691 + 6.198 = ฿3 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -0.512 + 10.146 + 19.031 + -4.339 = ฿24 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 181.581 + 92.638 + 299.311 + -247.655 = ฿326 Mil.
Total Receivables was ฿803 Mil.
Revenue was 1704.714 + 1950.143 + 1983.998 + 1969.28 = ฿7,608 Mil.
Gross Profit was 59.149 + 28.045 + -7.51 + 80.785 = ฿160 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ฿2,081 Mil.
Total Assets was ฿3,872 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ฿808 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ฿65 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ฿237 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ฿1,935 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ฿8 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)
=(885.269 / 6676.533) / (803.292 / 7608.135)
=0.132594 / 0.105583
=1.2558

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)
=(160.469 / 7608.135) / (197.56 / 6676.533)
=0.021092 / 0.02959
=0.7128

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 - (1756.435 + 603.239) / 3485.71) / (1 - (2081.423 + 808.227) / 3872.11)
=0.323044 / 0.253727
=1.2732

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
=6676.533 / 7608.135
=0.8776

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))
=(65.402 / (65.402 + 808.227)) / (61.717 / (61.717 + 603.239))
=0.074862 / 0.092814
=0.8066

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)
=(169.627 / 6676.533) / (237.193 / 7608.135)
=0.025406 / 0.031176
=0.8149

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)
=((1.168 + 1550.079) / 3485.71) / ((8.025 + 1935.013) / 3872.11)
=0.44503 / 0.501803
=0.8869

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
=(2.985 - 24.326 - 325.875) / 3485.71
=-0.099611

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.

The Steel PCL has a M-score of -2.81 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 -2.81 mean?
The Steel PCL (BKK:THE-R) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.81 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on The Steel PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Steel PCL ranks #172 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is The Steel PCL's Beneish M-Score too high?
The Steel PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Based on the distribution chart, The Steel PCL ranks #172 out of 592 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Steel PCL has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Steel PCL's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, The Steel PCL ranks #172 out of 592 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts The Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 The Steel PCL and its competitors. The Steel PCL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Steel PCL stock overvalued right now?
The Steel PCL (BKK:THE-R) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.81. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.88, compared to a current price of ฿0.83 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. The Steel PCL's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 The Steel PCL (BKK:THE-R), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 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 The Steel PCL (BKK:THE-R) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Steel PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿0.83 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.88.

Key valuation signals for BKK:THE-R:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.81
  • GF Value™: ฿0.88 vs. price of ฿0.83 (5.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 6 warning signs

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


The Steel PCL Business Description

Other Exchanges THE:Thailand
Address 7/4, 7/6 Moo 1 Khae rai, Kratumban, Samutsakorn, THA, 74110
The Steel PCL is principally engaged in the selling and transforming hot rolled steel sheets and coils and other structural steels and logistic services of steel. Its product portfolio includes hot-rolled coils, and processed forms such as slit coils, steel sheets, hot-formed structural steel, and cold-formed structural steel, as well as other steel products. In addition, the company also processes certain steel products, including steel sheets, slit coils, flat steel, folded angle steel, folded channel steel, steel pipes, and C-shaped structural steel. The company operates in two reportable segments: Revenue from sales of steels, which accounts for a majority of its revenue, and Revenue from logistic services. Geographically, it is managed and operates principally in Thailand.
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