Navana CNG (DHA:NAVANACNG) Beneish M-Score: -2.06 (As of Sep. 09, 2026)

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DHA:NAVANACNG Navana CNG Ltd DHA:NAVANACNG
73 GF Score
Price BDT20.50
GF Value BDT23.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Navana CNG Beneish M-Score?

Navana CNG DHA:NAVANACNG +1.49% 73 Beneish M-Score is -2.06 as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates DHA:NAVANACNG with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT23.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 487 Utilities - Regulated companies, Navana CNG ranks worse than 87.06% 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 -2.06 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

DHA:NAVANACNG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.87   Med: -2.03   Max: 5.75
Current: -2.06

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Navana CNG was 5.75. The lowest was -4.87. And the median was -2.03.


Navana CNG Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Navana CNG'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.

Navana CNG Beneish M-Score Chart

Navana CNG Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.00 -2.03 -2.20 -2.24 -2.15

Navana CNG 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 -1.85 -2.15 -2.14 -2.13 -2.06

DHA:NAVANACNG vs ATO, NI, UGI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Navana CNG'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.


Navana CNG Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Navana CNG's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Navana CNG 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 Navana CNG 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 * 1.1926+0.528 * 0.9861+0.404 * 0.9955+0.892 * 0.9983+0.115 * 1.6726
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * -0.2369+4.679 * -0.005995-0.327 * 1.0178
=-2.06

* 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 BDT3,406 Mil.
Revenue was 884.654 + 1122.559 + 1199.019 + 1106.181 = BDT4,312 Mil.
Gross Profit was 224.741 + 220.826 + 237.848 + 120.888 = BDT804 Mil.
Total Current Assets was BDT9,653 Mil.
Total Assets was BDT16,518 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was BDT6,043 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was BDT207 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was BDT-8 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was BDT3,041 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BDT11,166 Mil.
Net Income was -0.88 + 0.996 + 0.785 + 0.109 = BDT1 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = BDT0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -41.608 + 115.631 + 24.027 + 1.991 = BDT100 Mil.
Total Receivables was BDT2,861 Mil.
Revenue was 1167.957 + 1124.669 + 1081.785 + 945.453 = BDT4,320 Mil.
Gross Profit was 227.861 + 226.798 + 227.669 + 112.162 = BDT794 Mil.
Total Current Assets was BDT8,486 Mil.
Total Assets was BDT15,283 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was BDT6,034 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was BDT354 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was BDT35 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was BDT3,777 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was BDT9,138 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)
=(3406.041 / 4312.413) / (2860.921 / 4319.864)
=0.789823 / 0.662271
=1.1926

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)
=(794.49 / 4319.864) / (804.303 / 4312.413)
=0.183916 / 0.186509
=0.9861

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 - (9653.343 + 6042.871) / 16517.942) / (1 - (8485.665 + 6033.654) / 15283.051)
=0.049748 / 0.049972
=0.9955

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
=4312.413 / 4319.864
=0.9983

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))
=(354.017 / (354.017 + 6033.654)) / (207.101 / (207.101 + 6042.871))
=0.055422 / 0.033136
=1.6726

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)
=(-8.298 / 4312.413) / (35.08 / 4319.864)
=-0.001924 / 0.008121
=-0.2369

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)
=((11165.719 + 3040.667) / 16517.942) / ((9138.213 + 3776.65) / 15283.051)
=0.860058 / 0.845045
=1.0178

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
=(1.01 - 0 - 100.041) / 16517.942
=-0.005995

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.

Navana CNG has a M-score of -2.06 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 -2.06 mean?
Navana CNG (DHA:NAVANACNG) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.06 as of Sep. 09, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Navana CNG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Navana CNG ranks #424 out of 487 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 87.1%.
Is Navana CNG's Beneish M-Score too high?
Navana CNG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.06. Based on the distribution chart, Navana CNG ranks #424 out of 487 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Navana CNG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Navana CNG's Beneish M-Score compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Navana CNG ranks #424 out of 487 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Navana CNG 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Navana CNG and its competitors. Navana CNG's current Beneish M-Score is -2.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Navana CNG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Navana CNG (DHA:NAVANACNG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT23.21, compared to a current price of BDT20.50 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.06. Navana CNG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Navana CNG (DHA:NAVANACNG), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.06 as of Sep. 09, 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 Navana CNG (DHA:NAVANACNG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Navana CNG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of BDT20.50 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT23.21. GuruFocus considers Navana CNG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:NAVANACNG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.06
  • GF Value™: BDT23.21 vs. price of BDT20.50 (11.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Navana CNG Business Description

Address 205-207, Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka, BGD, 1208
Navana CNG Ltd is a CNG service provider in Bangladesh, engaged in converting petrol- and diesel-driven vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG) driven vehicles and operating CNG refueling stations along with other related services. The company's services include refueling stations, vehicle conversion, after-sales service, cylinder re-testing, auto repair service, diesel generator conversion, vehicle fitness checkup stations, and other services. Its operating segments include a conversion workshop for diesel-driven vehicles to CNG-driven vehicles and CNG & LPG stations providing CNG refueling and related services. The company generates maximum revenue from the CNG station segment.
73GF Score

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