Meghna Petroleum (DHA:MPETROLEUM) Beneish M-Score: -2.22 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


DHA:MPETROLEUM Meghna Petroleum PLC DHA:MPETROLEUM
84 GF Score
Price BDT213.20
GF Value BDT174.43
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Meghna Petroleum Beneish M-Score?

Meghna Petroleum DHA:MPETROLEUM -0.51% 84 Beneish M-Score is -2.22 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates DHA:MPETROLEUM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT174.43 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 823 Oil & Gas companies, Meghna Petroleum ranks worse than 76.18% 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 -2.22 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

DHA:MPETROLEUM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.49   Med: -2.64   Max: 29.58
Current: -2.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Meghna Petroleum was 29.58. The lowest was -3.49. And the median was -2.64.


Meghna Petroleum Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meghna Petroleum'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.

Meghna Petroleum Beneish M-Score Chart

Meghna Petroleum 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 0.00 -1.98 29.58 -2.18 -2.45

Meghna Petroleum 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 -3.25 -2.45 -2.38 0.00 -2.22

DHA:MPETROLEUM vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Meghna Petroleum'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.


Meghna Petroleum Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Meghna Petroleum's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Meghna Petroleum 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 Meghna Petroleum 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 * 1.1495+0.528 * 1.1073+0.404 * 1.2092+0.892 * 0.9822+0.115 * 1.0337
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7497+4.679 * -0.013067-0.327 * 0.9502
=-2.22

* 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 BDT20,142 Mil.
Revenue was 574.922 + 771.686 + 64979.047 + 75755.354 = BDT142,081 Mil.
Gross Profit was 574.922 + 771.686 + 635.005 + 809.006 = BDT2,791 Mil.
Total Current Assets was BDT100,961 Mil.
Total Assets was BDT115,296 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was BDT1,912 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was BDT180 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was BDT324 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was BDT82,607 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BDT92 Mil.
Net Income was 1397.83 + 1548.519 + 1545.896 + 2524.849 = BDT7,017 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = BDT0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 907.816 + 2852.502 + 9074.92 + -4311.602 = BDT8,524 Mil.
Total Receivables was BDT17,839 Mil.
Revenue was 767.554 + 719.263 + 67787.848 + 75378.993 = BDT144,654 Mil.
Gross Profit was 767.554 + 719.263 + 711.186 + 948.06 = BDT3,146 Mil.
Total Current Assets was BDT101,254 Mil.
Total Assets was BDT113,167 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was BDT1,829 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was BDT178 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was BDT440 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was BDT85,326 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BDT104 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)
=(20141.85 / 142081.009) / (17839.387 / 144653.658)
=0.141763 / 0.123325
=1.1495

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)
=(3146.063 / 144653.658) / (2790.619 / 142081.009)
=0.021749 / 0.019641
=1.1073

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 - (100961.004 + 1911.595) / 115295.927) / (1 - (101253.88 + 1829.349) / 113167.455)
=0.107752 / 0.089109
=1.2092

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
=142081.009 / 144653.658
=0.9822

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))
=(178.257 / (178.257 + 1829.349)) / (179.632 / (179.632 + 1911.595))
=0.088791 / 0.085898
=1.0337

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)
=(324.162 / 142081.009) / (440.255 / 144653.658)
=0.002282 / 0.003044
=0.7497

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)
=((92.026 + 82606.725) / 115295.927) / ((104.147 + 85325.558) / 113167.455)
=0.717274 / 0.754896
=0.9502

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
=(7017.094 - 0 - 8523.636) / 115295.927
=-0.013067

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.

Meghna Petroleum has a M-score of -2.22 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 -2.22 mean?
Meghna Petroleum (DHA:MPETROLEUM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.22 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Meghna Petroleum and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Meghna Petroleum ranks #627 out of 823 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is Meghna Petroleum's Beneish M-Score too high?
Meghna Petroleum's current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. Based on the distribution chart, Meghna Petroleum ranks #627 out of 823 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Meghna Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meghna Petroleum's Beneish M-Score compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Meghna Petroleum ranks #627 out of 823 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Meghna Petroleum 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Meghna Petroleum and its competitors. Meghna Petroleum's current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meghna Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meghna Petroleum (DHA:MPETROLEUM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT174.43, compared to a current price of BDT213.20 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.22. Meghna Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 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 Meghna Petroleum (DHA:MPETROLEUM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.22 as of Jul. 12, 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 Meghna Petroleum (DHA:MPETROLEUM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meghna Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of BDT213.20 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of BDT174.43. GuruFocus considers Meghna Petroleum to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:MPETROLEUM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.22
  • GF Value™: BDT174.43 vs. price of BDT213.20 (22.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Meghna Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 58-59 Agrabad Commercial Area, Chattogram, BGD, 4100
Meghna Petroleum Ltd is engaged in the business of petroleum oil and related products. The company is involved in the procurement, storage, and marketing of petroleum products, lubricants, oil and grease, bitumen, liquefied petroleum gas, and battery water in Bangladesh. The business has two reportable segments. The Petroleum Products segment includes the company's earnings from the marketing of petroleum products, bitumen, and LPG. The Lubricating Oil & Grease Operations segment includes the company's income from the trading of lubricating oil and grease of BP and Castrol brands. The majority of revenue comes from the Petroleum Products segment.
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