Hascol Petroleum (KAR:HASCOL) Beneish M-Score: -3.22 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)

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KAR:HASCOL Hascol Petroleum Ltd KAR:HASCOL
40 GF Score
Price ₨20.14
GF Value ₨11.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hascol Petroleum Beneish M-Score?

Hascol Petroleum KAR:HASCOL -1.90% 40 Beneish M-Score is -3.22 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:HASCOL with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨11.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 823 Oil & Gas companies, Hascol Petroleum ranks better than 80.19% 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 -3.22 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

KAR:HASCOL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.87   Med: -3.09   Max: -0.52
Current: -3.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Hascol Petroleum was -0.52. The lowest was -8.87. And the median was -3.09.


Hascol Petroleum Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hascol Petroleum'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.

Hascol Petroleum Beneish M-Score Chart

Hascol Petroleum 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 -3.69 -3.82 -3.44 -4.07 -2.88

Hascol Petroleum 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 -4.23 -4.81 -4.94 -2.88 -3.22

KAR:HASCOL vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Hascol Petroleum'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.


Hascol Petroleum Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hascol Petroleum's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hascol Petroleum 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 Hascol Petroleum 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 * 0.756+0.528 * 0.5602+0.404 * 2.1529+0.892 * 1.0889+0.115 * 0.9275
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.5586+4.679 * -0.195722-0.327 * 0.9312
=-3.22

* 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 ₨4,853 Mil.
Revenue was 48521.777 + 40799.42 + 43506.825 + 46013.293 = ₨178,841 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3122.154 + 328.591 + 997.111 + 1662.58 = ₨6,110 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₨31,407 Mil.
Total Assets was ₨57,976 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₨25,088 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₨2,171 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₨633 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₨139,946 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₨10,508 Mil.
Net Income was 448.969 + -1513.302 + -382.947 + -1769.675 = ₨-3,217 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₨0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2189.692 + -1953.28 + 3174.872 + 4718.858 = ₨8,130 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₨5,895 Mil.
Revenue was 47502.945 + 40148.526 + 39608.577 + 36985.492 = ₨164,246 Mil.
Gross Profit was 649.534 + 351.324 + 1407.344 + 735.458 = ₨3,144 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₨21,692 Mil.
Total Assets was ₨49,980 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₨27,695 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₨2,209 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₨1,042 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₨129,883 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₨9,398 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)
=(4852.699 / 178841.315) / (5895.036 / 164245.54)
=0.027134 / 0.035892
=0.756

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)
=(3143.66 / 164245.54) / (6110.436 / 178841.315)
=0.01914 / 0.034167
=0.5602

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 - (31407.291 + 25088.428) / 57975.521) / (1 - (21692.35 + 27695.311) / 49980.239)
=0.025525 / 0.011856
=2.1529

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
=178841.315 / 164245.54
=1.0889

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))
=(2208.671 / (2208.671 + 27695.311)) / (2170.603 / (2170.603 + 25088.428))
=0.073859 / 0.079629
=0.9275

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)
=(633.459 / 178841.315) / (1041.541 / 164245.54)
=0.003542 / 0.006341
=0.5586

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)
=((10507.572 + 139945.543) / 57975.521) / ((9397.771 + 129883.409) / 49980.239)
=2.595114 / 2.786725
=0.9312

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
=(-3216.955 - 0 - 8130.142) / 57975.521
=-0.195722

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.

Hascol Petroleum has a M-score of -3.22 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 -3.22 mean?
Hascol Petroleum (KAR:HASCOL) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.22 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Hascol Petroleum and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hascol Petroleum ranks #163 out of 823 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Hascol Petroleum's Beneish M-Score too high?
Hascol Petroleum's current Beneish M-Score is -3.22. Based on the distribution chart, Hascol Petroleum ranks #163 out of 823 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hascol Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hascol Petroleum's Beneish M-Score compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hascol Petroleum ranks #163 out of 823 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Hascol Petroleum in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Hascol Petroleum and its competitors. Hascol Petroleum's current Beneish M-Score is -3.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hascol Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hascol Petroleum (KAR:HASCOL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨11.41, compared to a current price of ₨20.14 — trading 76.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.22. Hascol Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 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 Hascol Petroleum (KAR:HASCOL), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.22 as of Jul. 13, 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 Hascol Petroleum (KAR:HASCOL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hascol Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨20.14 is trading 76.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨11.41. GuruFocus considers Hascol Petroleum to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:HASCOL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.22
  • GF Value™: ₨11.41 vs. price of ₨20.14 (76.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Hascol Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Khayaban-e-Jami, The Forum, Suite No. 324, 3rd Floor, Block-9, Clifton, Karachi, PAK
Hascol Petroleum Ltd is engaged in the business of procurement, storage, and marketing of petroleum, chemicals, LPG, and related products. Its products and services are Retail Network Overview, Hascol Fuel Card, Non-fuel Retail, Lubricants, and LPG Business.
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