Avanceon (KAR:AVN) Beneish M-Score: -2.23 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


KAR:AVN Avanceon Ltd KAR:AVN
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Price ₨37.58
GF Value ₨53.73
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What is Avanceon Beneish M-Score?

Avanceon KAR:AVN +1.62% 61 Beneish M-Score is -2.23 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:AVN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨53.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 538 Conglomerates companies, Avanceon ranks worse than 72.3% 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 -2.23 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

KAR:AVN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.43   Med: -1.77   Max: 0.36
Current: -2.23

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Avanceon was 0.36. The lowest was -2.43. And the median was -1.77.


Avanceon Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avanceon'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.

Avanceon Beneish M-Score Chart

Avanceon 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 -1.81 -1.90 0.09 -2.11 -2.23

Avanceon 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 -1.69 -1.54 -1.43 -2.23 -2.23

KAR:AVN vs HON, MMM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Avanceon'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.


Avanceon Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Avanceon's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Avanceon 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 Avanceon 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 * 1.0895+0.528 * 1.1407+0.404 * 0.8982+0.892 * 1.0253+0.115 * 1.2105
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2618+4.679 * 0.032617-0.327 * 1.0582
=-2.23

* 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 ₨21,329 Mil.
Revenue was 3760.832 + 8481.576 + 2166.212 + 2716.853 = ₨17,125 Mil.
Gross Profit was 894.793 + 2185.093 + 363.637 + 638.733 = ₨4,082 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₨22,519 Mil.
Total Assets was ₨30,222 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₨2,195 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₨250 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₨584 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₨13,845 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₨269 Mil.
Net Income was 54.047 + 797.887 + -310.628 + -109.093 = ₨432 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₨0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 124.487 + -360.112 + 288.493 + -606.419 = ₨-554 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₨19,094 Mil.
Revenue was 2520.851 + 7018.566 + 3881.808 + 3282.179 = ₨16,703 Mil.
Gross Profit was 977.956 + 1704.966 + 950.926 + 908.054 = ₨4,542 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₨20,157 Mil.
Total Assets was ₨27,544 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₨1,797 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₨254 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₨451 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₨11,850 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₨306 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)
=(21328.755 / 17125.473) / (19094.179 / 16703.404)
=1.24544 / 1.143131
=1.0895

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)
=(4541.902 / 16703.404) / (4082.256 / 17125.473)
=0.271915 / 0.238373
=1.1407

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 - (22518.589 + 2194.549) / 30222.205) / (1 - (20156.654 + 1797.148) / 27543.538)
=0.182285 / 0.202942
=0.8982

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
=17125.473 / 16703.404
=1.0253

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))
=(254.257 / (254.257 + 1797.148)) / (250.322 / (250.322 + 2194.549))
=0.123943 / 0.102387
=1.2105

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)
=(584.054 / 17125.473) / (451.445 / 16703.404)
=0.034104 / 0.027027
=1.2618

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)
=((268.902 + 13844.613) / 30222.205) / ((305.652 + 11849.612) / 27543.538)
=0.466992 / 0.441311
=1.0582

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
=(432.213 - 0 - -553.551) / 30222.205
=0.032617

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.

Avanceon has a M-score of -2.23 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 -2.23 mean?
Avanceon (KAR:AVN) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.23 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Avanceon and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Avanceon ranks #389 out of 538 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 72.3%.
Is Avanceon's Beneish M-Score too high?
Avanceon's current Beneish M-Score is -2.23. Based on the distribution chart, Avanceon ranks #389 out of 538 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Avanceon has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avanceon's Beneish M-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Avanceon ranks #389 out of 538 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Avanceon 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 a Conglomerates company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Conglomerates 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 Avanceon and its competitors. Avanceon's current Beneish M-Score is -2.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avanceon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avanceon (KAR:AVN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨53.73, compared to a current price of ₨37.58 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.23. Avanceon's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 11 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 Avanceon (KAR:AVN), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.23 as of Jun. 26, 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 Avanceon (KAR:AVN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avanceon stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨37.58 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨53.73. GuruFocus considers Avanceon to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KAR:AVN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.23
  • GF Value™: ₨53.73 vs. price of ₨37.58 (30.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 11 warning signs

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


Avanceon Business Description

Address 19-KM, Main Multan Road, The Avanceon Building, Lahore, PB, PAK, 54660
Avanceon Ltd provides total engineering solutions. The principal activity of the Company is to provide industrial automation, process control, and systems integration solutions, to trade in products of automation and control equipment, and to provide related technical services. It offers various solutions such as Automation, Project Management, Consulting, the Industrial Internet of Things, Serialization, and others. The firm's segment includes Core Business, Specialized Business, Engineering and Back Office, After Market Support, Manufacturing and Assembling, and the Middle East. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Qatar, Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
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