IAF (Abrdn Australia Equity Fund) Beneish M-Score: -2.76 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

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What is Abrdn Australia Equity Fund Beneish M-Score?

Abrdn Australia Equity Fund IAF +1.59% 30 Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates IAF with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 957 Asset Management companies, Abrdn Australia Equity Fund ranks better than 74.71% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -2.76 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Abrdn Australia Equity Fund's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

IAF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.76   Med: 3.68   Max: 10.12
Current: -2.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Abrdn Australia Equity Fund was 10.12. The lowest was -2.76. And the median was 3.68.

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Abrdn Australia Equity Fund 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 Abrdn Australia Equity Fund 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 * 1.2069+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1+0.892 * 0.4103+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 3.1373+4.679 * 0.088402-0.327 * 0.9692
=-2.76

* 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 (Oct25) TTM:Last Year (Oct24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $0.00 Mil.
Revenue was $14.24 Mil.
Gross Profit was $14.24 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was $150.93 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.00 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0.81 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $9.82 Mil.
Net Income was $13.34 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $0.00 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $0.00 Mil.
Revenue was $34.71 Mil.
Gross Profit was $34.71 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was $146.35 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.00 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0.63 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $9.83 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)
=(0.001 / 14.24) / (0.002 / 34.705)
=7.0E-5 / 5.8E-5
=1.2069

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)
=(34.705 / 34.705) / (14.24 / 14.24)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (0 + 0) / 150.925) / (1 - (0 + 0) / 146.348)
=1 / 1
=1

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
=14.24 / 34.705
=0.4103

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))
=(0 / (0 + 0)) / (0 / (0 + 0))
= /
=1

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)
=(0.811 / 14.24) / (0.63 / 34.705)
=0.056952 / 0.018153
=3.1373

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)
=((9.82 + 0) / 150.925) / ((9.825 + 0) / 146.348)
=0.065065 / 0.067135
=0.9692

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
=(13.342 - 0 - 0) / 150.925
=0.088402

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.

Abrdn Australia Equity Fund has a M-score of -2.76 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.76 mean?
Abrdn Australia Equity Fund (IAF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.76 as of Aug. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Abrdn Australia Equity Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Abrdn Australia Equity Fund ranks #242 out of 957 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Abrdn Australia Equity Fund's Beneish M-Score too high?
Abrdn Australia Equity Fund's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Based on the distribution chart, Abrdn Australia Equity Fund ranks #242 out of 957 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Abrdn Australia Equity Fund has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abrdn Australia Equity Fund's Beneish M-Score compare to DMO and GGZ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Abrdn Australia Equity Fund ranks #242 out of 957 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Abrdn Australia Equity Fund 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 Abrdn Australia Equity Fund and its competitors. Abrdn Australia Equity Fund's current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abrdn Australia Equity Fund stock overvalued right now?
Abrdn Australia Equity Fund (IAF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.76. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.76. Abrdn Australia Equity Fund's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 Abrdn Australia Equity Fund (IAF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.76 as of Aug. 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.

Abrdn Australia Equity Fund Business Description

Address 1900 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
Aberdeen Australia Equity Fund Inc is a non-diversified closed-end investment management company. With a core focus on long-term capital appreciation, it invests predominantly in equity securities listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Its secondary objective is current income, which it expects to derive from dividends and interest on Australian corporate and governmental securities. Its investment portfolio comprises diversified sectors that include Financials, Health Care, Materials, Information Technology, Real Estate, and other sectors.
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