FAR Chemical Industry (DHA:FARCHEM) Beneish M-Score: -3.43 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


DHA:FARCHEM FAR Chemical Industry Ltd DHA:FARCHEM
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What is FAR Chemical Industry Beneish M-Score?

FAR Chemical Industry DHA:FARCHEM -0.55% 86 Beneish M-Score is -3.43 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates DHA:FARCHEM with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT18.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,529 Chemicals companies, FAR Chemical Industry ranks better than 93.72% 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 -3.43 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

DHA:FARCHEM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.88   Med: -2.5   Max: 37.44
Current: -3.43

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of FAR Chemical Industry was 37.44. The lowest was -18.88. And the median was -2.50.


FAR Chemical Industry Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FAR Chemical Industry'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.

FAR Chemical Industry Beneish M-Score Chart

FAR Chemical Industry Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.08 -7.46 0.00 -3.07 -2.38

FAR Chemical Industry 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 -2.38 -2.38 -3.02 -18.88 -3.43

DHA:FARCHEM vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, FAR Chemical Industry'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.


FAR Chemical Industry Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, FAR Chemical Industry's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where FAR Chemical Industry's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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FAR Chemical Industry 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 FAR Chemical Industry 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 * 1.2801+0.528 * -1.0001+0.404 * 1.0165+0.892 * 0.7342+0.115 * 1.0017
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.7476+4.679 * 0.054487-0.327 * 1.1538
=-3.43

* 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 BDT1,455 Mil.
Revenue was 620.519 + 754.183 + 611.425 + 755.387 = BDT2,742 Mil.
Gross Profit was -133.649 + -198.236 + 85.384 + -6.71 = BDT-253 Mil.
Total Current Assets was BDT3,203 Mil.
Total Assets was BDT8,064 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was BDT4,849 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was BDT218 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was BDT15 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was BDT3,236 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BDT252 Mil.
Net Income was -223.947 + -282.988 + 8.046 + -47.776 = BDT-547 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = BDT0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 18.352 + -787.003 + -66.027 + -151.344 = BDT-986 Mil.
Total Receivables was BDT1,548 Mil.
Revenue was 667.155 + 1056.155 + 1115.242 + 895.629 = BDT3,734 Mil.
Gross Profit was 112.196 + 102.002 + 77.729 + 53.007 = BDT345 Mil.
Total Current Assets was BDT3,206 Mil.
Total Assets was BDT8,198 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was BDT4,980 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was BDT224 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was BDT11 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was BDT2,757 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BDT316 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)
=(1455.037 / 2741.514) / (1548.254 / 3734.181)
=0.530742 / 0.414617
=1.2801

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)
=(344.934 / 3734.181) / (-253.211 / 2741.514)
=0.092372 / -0.092362
=-1.0001

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 - (3202.863 + 4848.76) / 8063.568) / (1 - (3206.218 + 4979.871) / 8198.035)
=0.001481 / 0.001457
=1.0165

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
=2741.514 / 3734.181
=0.7342

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))
=(224.416 / (224.416 + 4979.871)) / (218.119 / (218.119 + 4848.76))
=0.043121 / 0.043048
=1.0017

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)
=(14.689 / 2741.514) / (11.45 / 3734.181)
=0.005358 / 0.003066
=1.7476

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)
=((252.455 + 3235.888) / 8063.568) / ((316.247 + 2757.426) / 8198.035)
=0.432605 / 0.374928
=1.1538

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
=(-546.665 - 0 - -986.022) / 8063.568
=0.054487

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.

FAR Chemical Industry has a M-score of -3.43 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 -3.43 mean?
FAR Chemical Industry (DHA:FARCHEM) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.43 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on FAR Chemical Industry and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FAR Chemical Industry ranks #96 out of 1529 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is FAR Chemical Industry's Beneish M-Score too high?
FAR Chemical Industry's current Beneish M-Score is -3.43. Based on the distribution chart, FAR Chemical Industry ranks #96 out of 1529 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FAR Chemical Industry has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FAR Chemical Industry's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, FAR Chemical Industry ranks #96 out of 1529 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places FAR Chemical Industry in the top 6% 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 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 FAR Chemical Industry and its competitors. FAR Chemical Industry's current Beneish M-Score is -3.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FAR Chemical Industry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FAR Chemical Industry (DHA:FARCHEM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT18.78, compared to a current price of BDT18.10 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.43. FAR Chemical Industry's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 FAR Chemical Industry (DHA:FARCHEM), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.43 as of Jun. 24, 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 FAR Chemical Industry (DHA:FARCHEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FAR Chemical Industry stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of BDT18.10 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT18.78. GuruFocus considers FAR Chemical Industry to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:FARCHEM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.43
  • GF Value™: BDT18.78 vs. price of BDT18.10 (3.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 7 warning signs

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


FAR Chemical Industry Business Description

Address Road No. 12, House No. 11 (Floor: 5A), Block-F, Niketon, Gulshan-1, Dhaka, BGD, 1212
FAR Chemical Industry Ltd operates in the textile dyeing chemical industry. The company is principally engaged in the manufacture and export of Chemical products to different export-oriented Textiles, dyeing and Apparels industries. It generates all of its revenue from the sale of Yarn.
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