United Co RUSAL International PJSC (MIC:RUAL) Beneish M-Score: -2.81 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


MIC:RUAL United Co RUSAL International PJSC MIC:RUAL
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GF Value ₽38.17
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What is United Co RUSAL International PJSC Beneish M-Score?

United Co RUSAL International PJSC MIC:RUAL -3.06% 66 Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIC:RUAL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₽38.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, United Co RUSAL International PJSC ranks better than 74.6% 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 United Co RUSAL International PJSC's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

MIC:RUAL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.09   Med: -2.15   Max: -0.95
Current: -2.81

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of United Co RUSAL International PJSC was -0.95. The lowest was -3.09. And the median was -2.15.


United Co RUSAL International PJSC Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Co RUSAL International PJSC'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.

United Co RUSAL International PJSC Beneish M-Score Chart

United Co RUSAL International PJSC 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 -0.95 -2.00 -2.26 -2.65 -2.81

United Co RUSAL International PJSC Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.26 0.00 -2.65 0.00 -2.81

MIC:RUAL vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, United Co RUSAL International PJSC'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.


United Co RUSAL International PJSC Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, United Co RUSAL International PJSC's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Co RUSAL International PJSC's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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United Co RUSAL International PJSC 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 United Co RUSAL International PJSC 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 * 0.7749+0.528 * 1.352+0.404 * 1.1051+0.892 * 0.9057+0.115 * 0.9262
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0367+4.679 * -0.085049-0.327 * 1.0847
=-2.98

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₽113,203 Mil.
Revenue was ₽1,177,498 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₽203,351 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₽656,082 Mil.
Total Assets was ₽1,991,857 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₽558,938 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₽54,455 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₽155,892 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₽742,177 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₽246,279 Mil.
Net Income was ₽-36,171 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₽0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₽133,236 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₽161,294 Mil.
Revenue was ₽1,300,035 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₽303,542 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₽899,652 Mil.
Total Assets was ₽2,388,850 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₽646,144 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₽57,889 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₽166,028 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₽727,275 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₽365,628 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)
=(113202.59 / 1177497.726) / (161293.896 / 1300035.258)
=0.096138 / 0.124069
=0.7749

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)
=(303542.415 / 1300035.258) / (203351.282 / 1177497.726)
=0.233488 / 0.172698
=1.352

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 - (656082.145 + 558937.788) / 1991856.807) / (1 - (899651.944 + 646143.993) / 2388849.756)
=0.390006 / 0.352912
=1.1051

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
=1177497.726 / 1300035.258
=0.9057

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))
=(57889.337 / (57889.337 + 646143.993)) / (54454.898 / (54454.898 + 558937.788))
=0.082225 / 0.088777
=0.9262

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)
=(155892.05 / 1177497.726) / (166028.34 / 1300035.258)
=0.132393 / 0.127711
=1.0367

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)
=((246279.23 + 742176.53) / 1991856.807) / ((365628.191 + 727275.145) / 2388849.756)
=0.496248 / 0.457502
=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
=(-36170.771 - 0 - 133235.633) / 1991856.807
=-0.085049

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.

United Co RUSAL International PJSC has a M-score of -2.98 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?
United Co RUSAL International PJSC (MIC:RUAL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.81 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on United Co RUSAL International PJSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Co RUSAL International PJSC ranks #174 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is United Co RUSAL International PJSC's Beneish M-Score too high?
United Co RUSAL International PJSC's current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. Based on the distribution chart, United Co RUSAL International PJSC ranks #174 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Co RUSAL International PJSC has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Co RUSAL International PJSC's Beneish M-Score compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, United Co RUSAL International PJSC ranks #174 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts United Co RUSAL International PJSC 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Metals & Mining 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 United Co RUSAL International PJSC and its competitors. United Co RUSAL International PJSC'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 United Co RUSAL International PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Co RUSAL International PJSC (MIC:RUAL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₽38.17, compared to a current price of ₽27.37 — trading 28.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.81. United Co RUSAL International PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 United Co RUSAL International PJSC (MIC:RUAL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.81 as of Jun. 25, 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 United Co RUSAL International PJSC (MIC:RUAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Co RUSAL International PJSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₽27.37 is trading 28.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₽38.17. GuruFocus considers United Co RUSAL International PJSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIC:RUAL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.81
  • GF Value™: ₽38.17 vs. price of ₽27.37 (28.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

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


United Co RUSAL International PJSC Business Description

Other Exchanges 00486:Hong Kong
Address Oktyabrskaya Street 8, Office 410, Kaliningrad, RUS, 236006
United Co RUSAL International PJSC produces aluminium and aluminium products. Its products are primary aluminium, aluminium alloys, high-purity aluminium, wire rod, foil and packaging, aluminium powder, bauxite and alumina, silicon, gallium, corundum, and aluminium protectors. The Aluminium segment is a key revenue driver and covers the production and sale of primary aluminium and related products. Alumina segment encompasses the mining and refining of bauxite into alumina and the sale of alumina. The Energy segment comprises mining and sale of coal and generation and transmission of electricity produced from various sources. The mining and metals segment consists of equity investments in Norilsk Nickel. It has four segments Aluminium, Alumina, Energy and Mining, and Metals.
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