Auto Hall (CAS:ATH) Beneish M-Score: -2.70 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


CAS:ATH Auto Hall SA CAS:ATH
63 GF Score
Price MAD71.85
GF Value MAD90.55
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Auto Hall Beneish M-Score?

Auto Hall CAS:ATH +2.64% 63 Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates CAS:ATH with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of MAD90.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Vehicles & Parts companies, Auto Hall ranks better than 65.15% 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 -2.7 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CAS:ATH' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.11   Med: -2.7   Max: -0.88
Current: -2.7

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Auto Hall was -0.88. The lowest was -4.11. And the median was -2.70.


Auto Hall Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Auto Hall'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.

Auto Hall Beneish M-Score Chart

Auto Hall 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 -4.11 -1.64 -0.88 -3.35 -2.70

Auto Hall Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -0.88 0.00 -3.35 0.00 -2.70

CAS:ATH vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Auto Hall'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.


Auto Hall Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Auto Hall's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Auto Hall 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 Auto Hall 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 * 0.8786+0.528 * 0.8788+0.404 * 1.0664+0.892 * 1.1771+0.115 * 1.1072
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.052861-0.327 * 0.9728
=-2.70

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was MAD1,337 Mil.
Revenue was MAD5,912 Mil.
Gross Profit was MAD785 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MAD3,374 Mil.
Total Assets was MAD6,484 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MAD2,122 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MAD220 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MAD0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MAD3,474 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MAD0 Mil.
Net Income was MAD100 Mil.
Gross Profit was MAD0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MAD443 Mil.
Total Receivables was MAD1,293 Mil.
Revenue was MAD5,022 Mil.
Gross Profit was MAD586 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MAD3,378 Mil.
Total Assets was MAD6,314 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MAD2,034 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MAD236 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MAD0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MAD3,477 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MAD0 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)
=(1336.762 / 5911.77) / (1292.581 / 5022.141)
=0.226119 / 0.257376
=0.8786

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)
=(585.741 / 5022.141) / (784.631 / 5911.77)
=0.116632 / 0.132724
=0.8788

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 - (3374.249 + 2122.122) / 6484.075) / (1 - (3377.745 + 2033.957) / 6313.508)
=0.152328 / 0.142838
=1.0664

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
=5911.77 / 5022.141
=1.1771

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))
=(236.45 / (236.45 + 2033.957)) / (220.338 / (220.338 + 2122.122))
=0.104144 / 0.094063
=1.1072

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)
=(0 / 5911.77) / (0 / 5022.141)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((0 + 3474.179) / 6484.075) / ((0 + 3477.306) / 6313.508)
=0.535802 / 0.550772
=0.9728

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
=(99.832 - 0 - 442.585) / 6484.075
=-0.052861

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.

Auto Hall has a M-score of -2.70 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 -2.70 mean?
Auto Hall (CAS:ATH) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.70 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Auto Hall and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Auto Hall ranks #444 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is Auto Hall's Beneish M-Score too high?
Auto Hall's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Based on the distribution chart, Auto Hall ranks #444 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Auto Hall has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Auto Hall's Beneish M-Score compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Auto Hall ranks #444 out of 1274 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Auto Hall 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Auto Hall and its competitors. Auto Hall's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Auto Hall stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auto Hall (CAS:ATH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MAD90.55, compared to a current price of MAD71.85 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Auto Hall's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Auto Hall (CAS:ATH), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.70 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 Auto Hall (CAS:ATH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auto Hall stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MAD71.85 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MAD90.55. GuruFocus considers Auto Hall to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CAS:ATH:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.70
  • GF Value™: MAD90.55 vs. price of MAD71.85 (20.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Auto Hall Business Description

Address 64 Avenue Lalla Yacout, RC n 137, Casablanca, MAR, 20000
Auto Hall SA is engaged in the distribution of light vehicles and agricultural equipment. Its brands include Ford, Nissan, Fuso, Opel, Mitsubishi, Ford Trucks, DFSK, and Others.
63GF Score

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