Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC (KUW:BPCC) Beneish M-Score: -2.51 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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KUW:BPCC Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC KUW:BPCC
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Price KWD0.61
GF Value KWD0.72
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC Beneish M-Score?

Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC KUW:BPCC -2.38% 38 Beneish M-Score is -2.51 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:BPCC with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,526 Chemicals companies, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC ranks worse than 50.26% 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 -2.51 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

KUW:BPCC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.85   Med: -2.47   Max: -1.96
Current: -2.51

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC was -1.96. The lowest was -2.85. And the median was -2.47.


Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC'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.

Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC Beneish M-Score Chart

Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.37 -2.61 -2.18 -2.42 -2.51

Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -2.42 -2.41 -2.55 -2.50 -2.51

KUW:BPCC vs DOW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC'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.


Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC 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 Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC 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 * 1.032+0.528 * 1.0526+0.404 * 0.9497+0.892 * 1.046+0.115 * 0.9467
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8084+4.679 * -0.023036-0.327 * 1.0847
=-2.51

* 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 (Apr26) TTM:Last Year (Apr25) TTM:
Total Receivables was KWD38.5 Mil.
Revenue was 27.175 + 28.462 + 23.307 + 28.168 = KWD107.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was 10.81 + 10.319 + 7.326 + 11.032 = KWD39.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KWD145.4 Mil.
Total Assets was KWD644.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KWD72.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KWD10.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KWD5.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KWD114.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD248.9 Mil.
Net Income was 14.902 + 4.697 + 3.137 + 4.012 = KWD26.7 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = KWD0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 12.503 + 0.67 + 17.974 + 10.456 = KWD41.6 Mil.
Total Receivables was KWD35.6 Mil.
Revenue was 26.122 + 27.041 + 22.64 + 26.597 = KWD102.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was 10.568 + 10.365 + 8.576 + 10.225 = KWD39.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KWD120.5 Mil.
Total Assets was KWD632.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KWD70.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KWD9.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KWD6.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KWD80.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KWD247.4 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)
=(38.473 / 107.112) / (35.64 / 102.4)
=0.359185 / 0.348047
=1.032

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)
=(39.734 / 102.4) / (39.487 / 107.112)
=0.388027 / 0.368652
=1.0526

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 - (145.414 + 72.188) / 644.867) / (1 - (120.47 + 70.729) / 632.391)
=0.662563 / 0.697657
=0.9497

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
=107.112 / 102.4
=1.046

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))
=(9.603 / (9.603 + 70.729)) / (10.433 / (10.433 + 72.188))
=0.119541 / 0.126275
=0.9467

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)
=(5.476 / 107.112) / (6.476 / 102.4)
=0.051124 / 0.063242
=0.8084

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)
=((248.893 + 114.089) / 644.867) / ((247.381 + 80.769) / 632.391)
=0.562879 / 0.518904
=1.0847

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
=(26.748 - 0 - 41.603) / 644.867
=-0.023036

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.

Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC has a M-score of -2.51 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 -2.51 mean?
Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC (KUW:BPCC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.51 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC ranks #767 out of 1526 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. Based on the distribution chart, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC ranks #767 out of 1526 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's Beneish M-Score compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC ranks #767 out of 1526 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC and its competitors. Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC (KUW:BPCC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.72, compared to a current price of KWD0.61 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 10 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 Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC (KUW:BPCC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.51 as of Jul. 21, 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 Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC (KUW:BPCC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.61 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.72. GuruFocus considers Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:BPCC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.51
  • GF Value™: KWD0.72 vs. price of KWD0.61 (14.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC Business Description

Address Al Shuhada Street, Office Number 2, 33rd Floor, KIPCO Tower, P.O. Box 2383, Safat, Sharq, Kuwait, KWT, 13024
Boubyan Petrochemical Co KSC is engaged in manufacturing petrochemical material and its derivatives and also sells, purchases, supplies, distributes, exports and stores such materials. The company's operating segment includes Energy, manufacturing and petrochemical sector and Services and education, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Energy, manufacturing and petrochemical sector segment.
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