Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (KAR:SNGP) Beneish M-Score: -1.47 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


KAR:SNGP Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd KAR:SNGP
69 GF Score
Price ₨123.17
GF Value ₨70.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 13 Warning Signs
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What is Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Beneish M-Score?

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines KAR:SNGP 69 Beneish M-Score is -1.47 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:SNGP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨70.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Utilities - Regulated companies, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines ranks worse than 96.11% 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 -1.47 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

KAR:SNGP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.44   Med: -2.69   Max: 2.63
Current: -1.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines was 2.63. The lowest was -20.44. And the median was -2.69.


Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines'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.

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Beneish M-Score Chart

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines 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 -2.59 -0.34 -1.86 -2.56 -2.74

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines 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 -3.08 -2.74 -2.62 -2.65 -1.47

KAR:SNGP vs ATO, NI, UGI: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines'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.


Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sui Northern Gas Pipelines's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sui Northern Gas Pipelines 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 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines 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 * 1.6099+0.528 * 2.4081+0.404 * 0.9905+0.892 * 0.8343+0.115 * 0.9527
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2307+4.679 * -0.02253-0.327 * 0.9851
=-1.47

* 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 ₨292,650 Mil.
Revenue was 273769.901 + 288770.444 + 318599.092 + 343677.213 = ₨1,224,817 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4243.815 + -363.16 + 11027.691 + 12514.299 = ₨27,423 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₨1,353,324 Mil.
Total Assets was ₨1,734,721 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₨348,005 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₨25,048 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₨4,182 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₨1,425,403 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₨39,662 Mil.
Net Income was 2928.624 + 3721.899 + 3445.994 + 4454.238 = ₨14,551 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₨0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 18755.958 + 292.088 + 5077.641 + 29507.702 = ₨53,633 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₨217,895 Mil.
Revenue was 366826.131 + 336534.554 + 361513.339 + 403282.336 = ₨1,468,156 Mil.
Gross Profit was 42000.503 + 18844.106 + 7124.691 + 11185.746 = ₨79,155 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₨1,333,401 Mil.
Total Assets was ₨1,689,506 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₨323,271 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₨22,092 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₨4,073 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₨1,411,441 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₨37,032 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)
=(292650.254 / 1224816.65) / (217895.488 / 1468156.36)
=0.238934 / 0.148414
=1.6099

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)
=(79155.046 / 1468156.36) / (27422.645 / 1224816.65)
=0.053915 / 0.022389
=2.4081

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 - (1353324.07 + 348004.713) / 1734720.598) / (1 - (1333401.457 + 323270.528) / 1689506.46)
=0.019249 / 0.019434
=0.9905

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
=1224816.65 / 1468156.36
=0.8343

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))
=(22092.202 / (22092.202 + 323270.528)) / (25048.339 / (25048.339 + 348004.713))
=0.063968 / 0.067144
=0.9527

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)
=(4181.811 / 1224816.65) / (4073.08 / 1468156.36)
=0.003414 / 0.002774
=1.2307

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)
=((39661.81 + 1425403.253) / 1734720.598) / ((37032.197 + 1411440.507) / 1689506.46)
=0.844554 / 0.857335
=0.9851

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
=(14550.755 - 0 - 53633.389) / 1734720.598
=-0.02253

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.

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines has a M-score of -1.47 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.47 mean?
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (KAR:SNGP) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.47 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sui Northern Gas Pipelines and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines ranks #469 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 96.1%.
Is Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' Beneish M-Score too high?
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' current Beneish M-Score is -1.47. Based on the distribution chart, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines ranks #469 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' Beneish M-Score compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines ranks #469 out of 488 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sui Northern Gas Pipelines 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines and its competitors. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines's current Beneish M-Score is -1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sui Northern Gas Pipelines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (KAR:SNGP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨70.21, compared to a current price of ₨123.17 — trading 75.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.47. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 13 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 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (KAR:SNGP), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.47 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 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (KAR:SNGP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨123.17 is trading 75.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨70.21. GuruFocus considers Sui Northern Gas Pipelines to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:SNGP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.47
  • GF Value™: ₨70.21 vs. price of ₨123.17 (75.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 13 warning signs

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


Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Business Description

Address Gas House, 21 Kashmir Road, P.O. Box No. 56, Lahore, PB, PAK, 54000
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd is principally engaged in the purchase, transmission, distribution and supply of natural gas. It has also expanded its activities like Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor, undertaking the planning, design, and construction of pipeline projects. The company generates revenue from the sale of gas.
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