Gatron Industries (KAR:GATI) Beneish M-Score: -2.81 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


KAR:GATI Gatron Industries Ltd KAR:GATI
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What is Gatron Industries Beneish M-Score?

Gatron Industries KAR:GATI 49 Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:GATI with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨127.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Gatron Industries ranks better than 71.53% 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 -2.81 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

KAR:GATI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.14   Med: -1.97   Max: -0.89
Current: -2.81

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Gatron Industries was -0.89. The lowest was -3.14. And the median was -1.97.


Gatron Industries Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gatron Industries'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.

Gatron Industries Beneish M-Score Chart

Gatron Industries 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 -2.17 -1.78 -2.10 -2.51 -1.95

Gatron Industries 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 -1.64 -1.95 -2.98 -2.82 -2.81

Gatron Industries Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Gatron Industries'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.


Gatron Industries Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gatron Industries's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Gatron Industries 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 Gatron Industries 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 * 1.0075+0.528 * 0.6531+0.404 * 0.881+0.892 * 1.0876+0.115 * 0.7902
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7234+4.679 * -0.04084-0.327 * 1.0549
=-2.81

* 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 ₨4,985 Mil.
Revenue was 8578.574 + 6287.022 + 7241.592 + 6841.127 = ₨28,948 Mil.
Gross Profit was 415.065 + 176.24 + 177.429 + 486.498 = ₨1,255 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₨14,933 Mil.
Total Assets was ₨35,654 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₨20,663 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₨2,006 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₨356 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₨15,864 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₨6,783 Mil.
Net Income was 8.827 + -381.046 + -420.228 + -153.763 = ₨-946 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₨0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -409.987 + -115.718 + 3407.612 + -2372.015 = ₨510 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₨4,549 Mil.
Revenue was 6362.622 + 7219.643 + 5904.648 + 7130.488 = ₨26,617 Mil.
Gross Profit was 277.107 + 15.32 + 60.442 + 400.967 = ₨754 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₨14,205 Mil.
Total Assets was ₨35,804 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₨21,533 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₨1,619 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₨452 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₨13,788 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₨7,769 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)
=(4984.713 / 28948.315) / (4549.096 / 26617.401)
=0.172194 / 0.170907
=1.0075

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)
=(753.836 / 26617.401) / (1255.232 / 28948.315)
=0.028321 / 0.043361
=0.6531

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 - (14933.135 + 20663.293) / 35654.239) / (1 - (14205.042 + 21532.702) / 35803.633)
=0.001621 / 0.00184
=0.881

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
=28948.315 / 26617.401
=1.0876

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))
=(1618.987 / (1618.987 + 21532.702)) / (2006.047 / (2006.047 + 20663.293))
=0.06993 / 0.088492
=0.7902

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)
=(355.765 / 28948.315) / (452.198 / 26617.401)
=0.01229 / 0.016989
=0.7234

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)
=((6782.585 + 15863.58) / 35654.239) / ((7768.782 + 13788.049) / 35803.633)
=0.635161 / 0.602085
=1.0549

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
=(-946.21 - 0 - 509.892) / 35654.239
=-0.04084

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.

Gatron Industries has a M-score of -2.81 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 -2.81 mean?
Gatron Industries (KAR:GATI) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.81 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Gatron Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gatron Industries ranks #285 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 28.5%.
Is Gatron Industries' Beneish M-Score too high?
Gatron Industries' current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Based on the distribution chart, Gatron Industries ranks #285 out of 1001 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gatron Industries has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gatron Industries' Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Gatron Industries ranks #285 out of 1001 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Gatron Industries 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Gatron Industries and its competitors. Gatron Industries's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gatron Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gatron Industries (KAR:GATI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨127.33, compared to a current price of ₨88.84 — trading 30.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Gatron Industries' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Gatron Industries (KAR:GATI), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 28, 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 Gatron Industries (KAR:GATI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gatron Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨88.84 is trading 30.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨127.33. GuruFocus considers Gatron Industries to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KAR:GATI:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.81
  • GF Value™: ₨127.33 vs. price of ₨88.84 (30.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Gatron Industries Business Description

Address Jinnah Road, 1st Floor, Ahmed Complex, Room No. 32, Quetta, PAK
Gatron Industries Ltd is principally involved in the manufacturing of Polyester Filament Yarn through its self-produced Polyester Polymer/Chips. The Company also produces Pet Preforms. The company's reportable segments are as follows: a) Polyester Filament Yarn - It comprises the manufacturing of Polyester Filament Yarn and its raw material, b) Polyester PET Preforms - It comprises the manufacturing of Polyester PET Preforms and its raw material. The maximum revenue is generated from the Polyester Filament Yarn segment.
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