Zad Holding Co (DSMD:ZHCD) Beneish M-Score: -2.72 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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DSMD:ZHCD Zad Holding Co DSMD:ZHCD
85 GF Score
Price ر.ق12.86
GF Value ر.ق13.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Zad Holding Co Beneish M-Score?

Zad Holding Co DSMD:ZHCD +0.08% 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.72 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates DSMD:ZHCD with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق13.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,850 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Zad Holding Co ranks better than 67.14% 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 -2.72 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

DSMD:ZHCD' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.05   Med: -2.58   Max: -1.93
Current: -2.72

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Zad Holding Co was -1.93. The lowest was -3.05. And the median was -2.58.


Zad Holding Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zad Holding Co'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.

Zad Holding Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Zad Holding Co 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 -2.29 -2.18 -2.54 -2.96 -2.72

Zad Holding Co 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2.72 0.00

DSMD:ZHCD vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Zad Holding Co'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.


Zad Holding Co Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Zad Holding Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zad Holding Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Zad Holding Co 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 Zad Holding Co 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 * 0.8974+0.528 * 0.994+0.404 * 1.2051+0.892 * 0.9269+0.115 * 0.9866
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1246+4.679 * -0.030882-0.327 * 0.9799
=-2.72

* 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 ر.ق258 Mil.
Revenue was ر.ق1,267 Mil.
Gross Profit was ر.ق251 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ر.ق1,420 Mil.
Total Assets was ر.ق2,970 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ر.ق283 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ر.ق49 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ر.ق65 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ر.ق990 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ر.ق28 Mil.
Net Income was ر.ق199 Mil.
Gross Profit was ر.ق0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ر.ق291 Mil.
Total Receivables was ر.ق311 Mil.
Revenue was ر.ق1,367 Mil.
Gross Profit was ر.ق269 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ر.ق1,312 Mil.
Total Assets was ر.ق2,492 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ر.ق298 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ر.ق51 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ر.ق62 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ر.ق843 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ر.ق28 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)
=(258.354 / 1267.081) / (310.609 / 1366.99)
=0.203897 / 0.227221
=0.8974

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)
=(269.44 / 1366.99) / (251.248 / 1267.081)
=0.197105 / 0.198289
=0.994

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 - (1420.397 + 283.447) / 2970.363) / (1 - (1311.776 + 298.365) / 2491.78)
=0.426385 / 0.353819
=1.2051

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
=1267.081 / 1366.99
=0.9269

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))
=(51.161 / (51.161 + 298.365)) / (49.381 / (49.381 + 283.447))
=0.146373 / 0.148368
=0.9866

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)
=(64.521 / 1267.081) / (61.896 / 1366.99)
=0.050921 / 0.045279
=1.1246

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)
=((28.349 + 989.622) / 2970.363) / ((28.046 + 843.435) / 2491.78)
=0.342709 / 0.349742
=0.9799

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
=(199.294 - 0 - 291.024) / 2970.363
=-0.030882

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.

Zad Holding Co has a M-score of -2.72 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 -2.72 mean?
Zad Holding Co (DSMD:ZHCD) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.72 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Zad Holding Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zad Holding Co ranks #608 out of 1850 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Zad Holding Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Zad Holding Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Based on the distribution chart, Zad Holding Co ranks #608 out of 1850 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zad Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zad Holding Co's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Zad Holding Co ranks #608 out of 1850 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Zad Holding Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Zad Holding Co and its competitors. Zad Holding Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zad Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zad Holding Co (DSMD:ZHCD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق13.40, compared to a current price of ر.ق12.86 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Zad Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Zad Holding Co (DSMD:ZHCD), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.72 as of Jul. 22, 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 Zad Holding Co (DSMD:ZHCD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zad Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ر.ق12.86 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق13.40. GuruFocus considers Zad Holding Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DSMD:ZHCD:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.72
  • GF Value™: ر.ق13.40 vs. price of ر.ق12.86 (4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Zad Holding Co Business Description

Address Al Meena Street, P.O. Box: 1444, Doha Sea Port, Doha, QAT
Zad Holding Co is engaged in the import of wheat, the production of different kinds of flour, the manufacturing, and marketing of pasta and bakery products. The Group earns income from sales of certain types of grain and related commodities. It is also engaged in the activities of contracting for building, investing, establishing, and managing industrial projects, activities in real estate, selling and renting heavy equipment, manufacturing and supplying ready-mix concrete and asphalt, crushing services, providing transport services, and investment in financial instruments. The Group's operating segments are: Trading, manufacturing, distribution and services, which generate maximum revenue, Investment and managed services, and Contracting, real estate and others.
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