Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) Beneish M-Score: -1.71 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


KAR:BWCL Bestway Cement Co Ltd KAR:BWCL
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What is Bestway Cement Co Beneish M-Score?

Bestway Cement Co KAR:BWCL 73 Beneish M-Score is -1.71 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:BWCL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨322.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 388 Building Materials companies, Bestway Cement Co ranks worse than 88.66% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.71 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

KAR:BWCL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.24   Med: -2.39   Max: 2.34
Current: -1.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Bestway Cement Co was 2.34. The lowest was -3.24. And the median was -2.39.


Bestway Cement Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bestway Cement 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.

Bestway Cement Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Bestway Cement Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.15 -3.10 -2.19 -2.26 -2.63

Bestway Cement 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 -1.89 -2.63 -2.27 -2.42 -1.71

KAR:BWCL vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Bestway Cement 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.


Bestway Cement Co Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Bestway Cement Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bestway Cement 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 Bestway Cement 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 * 1.4162+0.528 * 1.1787+0.404 * 0.9157+0.892 * 1.0217+0.115 * 1.1007
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9315+4.679 * 0.044534-0.327 * 0.7693
=-1.71

* 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 ₨3,539 Mil.
Revenue was 27022.946 + 29481.981 + 25885.667 + 25759.075 = ₨108,150 Mil.
Gross Profit was 7693.585 + 8405.817 + 7209.302 + 8799.14 = ₨32,108 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₨39,293 Mil.
Total Assets was ₨283,207 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₨184,999 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₨9,292 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₨2,264 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₨77,110 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₨21,888 Mil.
Net Income was 6817.361 + 5599.062 + 5495.79 + 6322.92 = ₨24,235 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₨0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -4454.165 + 7608.285 + 9585.79 + -1116.985 = ₨11,623 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₨2,446 Mil.
Revenue was 26395.075 + 30804.572 + 24799.831 + 23857.845 = ₨105,857 Mil.
Gross Profit was 8069.852 + 12293.605 + 8115.665 + 8563.41 = ₨37,043 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₨27,509 Mil.
Total Assets was ₨178,281 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₨110,272 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₨6,127 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₨2,379 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₨50,435 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₨30,571 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)
=(3539.236 / 108149.669) / (2446.054 / 105857.323)
=0.032725 / 0.023107
=1.4162

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)
=(37042.532 / 105857.323) / (32107.844 / 108149.669)
=0.349929 / 0.296883
=1.1787

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 - (39292.658 + 184999.259) / 283206.581) / (1 - (27509.082 + 110271.574) / 178280.888)
=0.208027 / 0.227171
=0.9157

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
=108149.669 / 105857.323
=1.0217

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))
=(6127.484 / (6127.484 + 110271.574)) / (9291.99 / (9291.99 + 184999.259))
=0.052642 / 0.047825
=1.1007

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)
=(2263.865 / 108149.669) / (2378.773 / 105857.323)
=0.020933 / 0.022472
=0.9315

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)
=((21887.883 + 77109.849) / 283206.581) / ((30571.397 + 50435.024) / 178280.888)
=0.34956 / 0.454375
=0.7693

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
=(24235.133 - 0 - 11622.925) / 283206.581
=0.044534

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.

Bestway Cement Co has a M-score of -1.71 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.71 mean?
Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.71 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Bestway Cement Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #344 out of 388 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 88.7%.
Is Bestway Cement Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Bestway Cement Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.71. Based on the distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #344 out of 388 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bestway Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bestway Cement Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #344 out of 388 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Bestway Cement Co 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Building Materials 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 Bestway Cement Co and its competitors. Bestway Cement Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bestway Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨322.51, compared to a current price of ₨477.04 — trading 47.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.71. Bestway Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.71 as of Jun. 27, 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 Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestway Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨477.04 is trading 47.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨322.51. GuruFocus considers Bestway Cement Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:BWCL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.71
  • GF Value™: ₨322.51 vs. price of ₨477.04 (47.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Bestway Cement Co Business Description

Address 19-A, College Road, Bestway Building, F-7 Markaz, Islamabad, PB, PAK, 44000
Bestway Cement Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of cement in the local and export market. Its products include Bestway, Pakcem, Stallion, Ecocem, Low Alkali Cement, and others. The company operates in Pakistan and also export to other countries. Geographically, the majority of the revenue is generated from Pakistan.
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