LafargeHolcim Bangladesh (DHA:LHB) Beneish M-Score: -3.04 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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DHA:LHB LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC DHA:LHB
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Price BDT60.70
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What is LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Beneish M-Score?

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh DHA:LHB -1.62% 90 Beneish M-Score is -3.04 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates DHA:LHB with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT60.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Building Materials companies, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh ranks better than 86.56% 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 -3.04 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

DHA:LHB' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.67   Med: -2.69   Max: -1.72
Current: -3.04

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of LafargeHolcim Bangladesh was -1.72. The lowest was -3.67. And the median was -2.69.


LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LafargeHolcim Bangladesh'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.

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Beneish M-Score Chart

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh 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 -2.90 -2.98 -1.72 -2.75 -2.86

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh 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 -1.88 -2.36 -2.42 -2.86 -3.04

DHA:LHB vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh'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.


LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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LafargeHolcim Bangladesh 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 LafargeHolcim Bangladesh 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 * 0.8759+0.528 * 1.007+0.404 * 0.6868+0.892 * 1.0373+0.115 * 1.0127
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8489+4.679 * -0.057881-0.327 * 1.3567
=-3.04

* 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 BDT691 Mil.
Revenue was 8038.41 + 7652.307 + 6680.278 + 6466.115 = BDT28,837 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1870.318 + 2705.993 + 1901.902 + 1724.849 = BDT8,203 Mil.
Total Current Assets was BDT19,511 Mil.
Total Assets was BDT39,502 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was BDT18,772 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was BDT1,518 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was BDT1,433 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was BDT17,616 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BDT59 Mil.
Net Income was 1121.765 + 1552.81 + 1197.554 + 967.407 = BDT4,840 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = BDT0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -4830.716 + 7641.166 + -1051.465 + 5366.933 = BDT7,126 Mil.
Total Receivables was BDT761 Mil.
Revenue was 8514.988 + 6851.003 + 6273.02 + 6161.272 = BDT27,800 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2456.211 + 1799.189 + 1840.907 + 1866.903 = BDT7,963 Mil.
Total Current Assets was BDT14,837 Mil.
Total Assets was BDT32,777 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was BDT16,467 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was BDT1,350 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was BDT1,628 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was BDT10,716 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BDT94 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)
=(691.228 / 28837.11) / (760.816 / 27800.283)
=0.02397 / 0.027367
=0.8759

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)
=(7963.21 / 27800.283) / (8203.062 / 28837.11)
=0.286443 / 0.284462
=1.007

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 - (19510.7 + 18771.786) / 39501.761) / (1 - (14836.732 + 16467.048) / 32776.739)
=0.030866 / 0.044939
=0.6868

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
=28837.11 / 27800.283
=1.0373

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))
=(1350.197 / (1350.197 + 16467.048)) / (1518.38 / (1518.38 + 18771.786))
=0.07578 / 0.074833
=1.0127

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)
=(1433.4 / 28837.11) / (1627.762 / 27800.283)
=0.049707 / 0.058552
=0.8489

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)
=((59.321 + 17616.107) / 39501.761) / ((94.259 + 10715.802) / 32776.739)
=0.447459 / 0.329809
=1.3567

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
=(4839.536 - 0 - 7125.918) / 39501.761
=-0.057881

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.

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh has a M-score of -3.04 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -3.04 mean?
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh (DHA:LHB) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.04 as of Jul. 19, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on LafargeHolcim Bangladesh and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh ranks #52 out of 387 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is LafargeHolcim Bangladesh's Beneish M-Score too high?
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh's current Beneish M-Score is -3.04. Based on the distribution chart, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh ranks #52 out of 387 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LafargeHolcim Bangladesh's Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh ranks #52 out of 387 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places LafargeHolcim Bangladesh in the top 13% 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Building Materials 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 LafargeHolcim Bangladesh and its competitors. LafargeHolcim Bangladesh's current Beneish M-Score is -3.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LafargeHolcim Bangladesh stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh (DHA:LHB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT60.58, compared to a current price of BDT60.70 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.04. LafargeHolcim Bangladesh's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 LafargeHolcim Bangladesh (DHA:LHB), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.04 as of Jul. 19, 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 LafargeHolcim Bangladesh (DHA:LHB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of BDT60.70 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of BDT60.58. GuruFocus considers LafargeHolcim Bangladesh to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:LHB:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.04
  • GF Value™: BDT60.58 vs. price of BDT60.70 (0.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 6 warning signs

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


LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Business Description

Address Tejgaon Gulshan Link Road, NinaKabbo, Level-7, 227/A Bir Uttam Mir Shawkat Sarak, Dhaka, BGD, 1208
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC is a frontline cement producer in Bangladesh. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing cement in the local and international market. It operates a cement manufacturing plant at Chhatak. Company has divided it's operations in two business segments namely, Clinker and cement and Aggregates and derives majority revenue from the Clinker and cement segment.
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