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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 -2.64 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Israel's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
IRLCF'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.2 Med: -2.8 Max: -2.45
Current: -2.64
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of The Israel was -2.45. The lowest was -3.20. And the median was -2.80.
The Israel Beneish M-Score Related Terms
The Israel Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Israel'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.
IRLCF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, The Israel'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.
The Israel Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, The Israel's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Israel's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 The Israel 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 * 1.0515
+
0.528 * 1.0813
+
0.404 * 1.0169
+
0.892 * 1.078
+
0.115 * 0.913
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9436
+
4.679 * -0.064296
-
0.327 * 1.07
=
-2.64
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(618 / (618 + 6554))
/
(740 / (740 + 7101))
=
0.086168
/
0.094376
=
0.913
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
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
=
(115 - 0
-
1030)
/
14231
=
-0.064296
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.
The Israel has a M-score of -2.64 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The Israel (IRLCF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.64 as of Jul. 20, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on The Israel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Israel ranks #583 out of 1526 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is The Israel's Beneish M-Score too high?
The Israel's current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. Based on the distribution chart, The Israel ranks #583 out of 1526 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Israel has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Israel's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, The Israel ranks #583 out of 1526 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts The Israel 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 The Israel and its competitors. The Israel's current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Israel stock overvalued right now?
The Israel (IRLCF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.64. The stock's GF Value™ is $273.43, compared to a current price of $238.00 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.64. The Israel's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 The Israel (IRLCF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.64 as of Jul. 20, 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 The Israel (IRLCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Israel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $238.00 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of $273.43.
Key valuation signals for IRLCF:
Beneish M-Score: -2.64
GF Value™: $273.43 vs. price of $238.00 (13% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IRLCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Israel Corp Ltd is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates as a specialty minerals and chemicals company creating solutions to challenges in the food, agriculture, and industrial markets by leveraging its bromine, potash, and phosphate resources. The group operates through the following segments: Industrial Products (Bromine), Potash, Phosphate Solutions, and Growing Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from its Phosphate Solutions segment, which manufactures phosphoric acid, sulphuric acid, green phosphoric acid, and phosphate fertilizers through its mines and facilities in Israel and China. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Israel, followed by Europe, South America, North America, Asia, and other regions.
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