Ghani Glass (KAR:GHGL) Beneish M-Score: -2.68 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


KAR:GHGL Ghani Glass Ltd KAR:GHGL
84 GF Score
Price ₨38.78
GF Value ₨32.26
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Ghani Glass Beneish M-Score?

Ghani Glass KAR:GHGL +4.28% 84 Beneish M-Score is -2.68 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:GHGL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨32.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 373 Packaging & Containers companies, Ghani Glass ranks better than 63.54% 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 -2.68 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

KAR:GHGL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.05   Med: -2.38   Max: -1.37
Current: -2.68

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ghani Glass was -1.37. The lowest was -4.05. And the median was -2.38.


Ghani Glass Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ghani Glass'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.

Ghani Glass Beneish M-Score Chart

Ghani Glass 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 -4.05 -2.03 -1.56 -1.51 -2.45

Ghani Glass 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 -2.09 -2.45 -2.51 -2.58 -2.68

KAR:GHGL vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Ghani Glass'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.


Ghani Glass Beneish M-Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ghani Glass's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ghani Glass 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 Ghani Glass 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 * 0.9751+0.528 * 1.0407+0.404 * 0.8863+0.892 * 1.0454+0.115 * 0.9252
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.915+4.679 * -0.044236-0.327 * 0.9882
=-2.68

* 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 ₨6,854 Mil.
Revenue was 12682.625 + 12349.49 + 9991.984 + 12325.515 = ₨47,350 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3829.45 + 3744.285 + 2111.375 + 3129.904 = ₨12,815 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₨33,286 Mil.
Total Assets was ₨54,928 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₨18,955 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₨2,004 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₨3,641 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₨12,227 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₨30 Mil.
Net Income was 2289.916 + 1694.172 + 706.34 + 1517.443 = ₨6,208 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₨0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2375.197 + 2594.317 + 741.145 + 2926.994 = ₨8,638 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₨6,724 Mil.
Revenue was 11499.566 + 12885.555 + 9073.08 + 11834.534 = ₨45,293 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3254.659 + 3784.418 + 2305.652 + 3412.909 = ₨12,758 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₨29,081 Mil.
Total Assets was ₨50,898 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₨19,008 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₨1,845 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₨3,806 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₨11,454 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₨40 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)
=(6854.08 / 47349.614) / (6723.501 / 45292.735)
=0.144755 / 0.148445
=0.9751

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)
=(12757.638 / 45292.735) / (12815.014 / 47349.614)
=0.281671 / 0.270647
=1.0407

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 - (33286.2 + 18954.651) / 54928.053) / (1 - (29080.787 + 19008.112) / 50898.293)
=0.048922 / 0.055196
=0.8863

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
=47349.614 / 45292.735
=1.0454

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))
=(1844.734 / (1844.734 + 19008.112)) / (2004.024 / (2004.024 + 18954.651))
=0.088464 / 0.095618
=0.9252

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)
=(3640.936 / 47349.614) / (3806.228 / 45292.735)
=0.076895 / 0.084036
=0.915

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)
=((30.264 + 12226.781) / 54928.053) / ((39.792 + 11453.663) / 50898.293)
=0.223147 / 0.225812
=0.9882

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
=(6207.871 - 0 - 8637.653) / 54928.053
=-0.044236

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.

Ghani Glass has a M-score of -2.68 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 -2.68 mean?
Ghani Glass (KAR:GHGL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.68 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ghani Glass and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ghani Glass ranks #136 out of 373 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Ghani Glass' Beneish M-Score too high?
Ghani Glass' current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. Based on the distribution chart, Ghani Glass ranks #136 out of 373 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ghani Glass has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ghani Glass' Beneish M-Score compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Ghani Glass ranks #136 out of 373 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Ghani Glass 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Ghani Glass and its competitors. Ghani Glass's current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ghani Glass stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ghani Glass (KAR:GHGL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨32.26, compared to a current price of ₨38.78 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.68. Ghani Glass' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ghani Glass (KAR:GHGL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.68 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 Ghani Glass (KAR:GHGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ghani Glass stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨38.78 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨32.26. GuruFocus considers Ghani Glass to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:GHGL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.68
  • GF Value™: ₨32.26 vs. price of ₨38.78 (20.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Ghani Glass Business Description

Address 40-L Model Town Extension, Ghani Complex, Lahore, PB, PAK
Ghani Glass Ltd is involved in manufacturing and selling float and container glass products in Pakistan. The company offers clear, green, brown, reflective, blue, grey, and figured glass products. It also provides amber and clear pharmaceutical glass containers, flint and green beverages glass containers, and clear food glass containers. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Pakistan.
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