Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) Beneish M-Score: -0.71 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


PHS:CAT Central Azucarera De Tarlac Inc PHS:CAT
78 GF Score
Price ₱9.96
GF Value ₱11.94
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Central Azucarera De Tarlac Beneish M-Score?

Central Azucarera De Tarlac PHS:CAT 78 Beneish M-Score is -0.71 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:CAT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱11.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,849 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks worse than 92.92% 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 -0.71 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:CAT' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.62   Med: -2.26   Max: 0.24
Current: -0.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Central Azucarera De Tarlac was 0.24. The lowest was -4.62. And the median was -2.26.


Central Azucarera De Tarlac Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Azucarera De Tarlac'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.

Central Azucarera De Tarlac Beneish M-Score Chart

Central Azucarera De Tarlac 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 -2.34 -2.44 -2.56 -2.08 -1.14

Central Azucarera De Tarlac 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 0.24 -1.14 -0.47 -0.53 -0.71

PHS:CAT vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Central Azucarera De Tarlac'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.


Central Azucarera De Tarlac Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Central Azucarera De Tarlac 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac 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 * 1.9988+0.528 * 2.5061+0.404 * 1.7183+0.892 * 0.3524+0.115 * 0.973
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 2.5811+4.679 * 0.140546-0.327 * 1.1141
=-0.71

* 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 ₱1,468 Mil.
Revenue was 568.71 + 301.744 + 193.155 + 719.759 = ₱1,783 Mil.
Gross Profit was 352.552 + -32.127 + -21.142 + 121.442 = ₱421 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱2,515 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱7,271 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱1,533 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱97 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱43 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱2,348 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱171 Mil.
Net Income was 276.654 + -85.496 + -62.86 + 437.384 = ₱566 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₱0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -113.913 + 6.018 + -301.461 + -46.823 = ₱-456 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₱2,083 Mil.
Revenue was 450.946 + 120.231 + 134.51 + 4354.906 = ₱5,061 Mil.
Gross Profit was 236.805 + 32.443 + -25.158 + 2747.89 = ₱2,992 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱3,132 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱6,171 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱1,447 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱89 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱47 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱1,633 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱285 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)
=(1467.559 / 1783.368) / (2083.492 / 5060.593)
=0.822914 / 0.411709
=1.9988

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)
=(2991.98 / 5060.593) / (420.725 / 1783.368)
=0.591231 / 0.235916
=2.5061

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 - (2514.626 + 1533.024) / 7270.647) / (1 - (3132.037 + 1446.701) / 6170.698)
=0.443289 / 0.257987
=1.7183

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
=1783.368 / 5060.593
=0.3524

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))
=(88.865 / (88.865 + 1446.701)) / (96.946 / (96.946 + 1533.024))
=0.057871 / 0.059477
=0.973

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)
=(42.983 / 1783.368) / (47.255 / 5060.593)
=0.024102 / 0.009338
=2.5811

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)
=((170.747 + 2348.154) / 7270.647) / ((285.373 + 1633.498) / 6170.698)
=0.346448 / 0.310965
=1.1141

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
=(565.682 - 0 - -456.179) / 7270.647
=0.140546

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.

Central Azucarera De Tarlac has a M-score of -0.71 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.71 mean?
Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.71 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Central Azucarera De Tarlac and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #1718 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 92.9%.
Is Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Beneish M-Score too high?
Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current Beneish M-Score is -0.71. Based on the distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #1718 out of 1849 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Central Azucarera De Tarlac has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Azucarera De Tarlac's Beneish M-Score compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Central Azucarera De Tarlac ranks #1718 out of 1849 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Central Azucarera De Tarlac 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac and its competitors. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's current Beneish M-Score is -0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Azucarera De Tarlac stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱11.94, compared to a current price of ₱9.96 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.71. Central Azucarera De Tarlac's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.71 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 Central Azucarera De Tarlac (PHS:CAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Azucarera De Tarlac stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱9.96 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱11.94. GuruFocus considers Central Azucarera De Tarlac to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:CAT:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.71
  • GF Value™: ₱11.94 vs. price of ₱9.96 (16.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Central Azucarera De Tarlac Business Description

Address San Miguel, Tarlac, PHL, 1231
Central Azucarera De Tarlac Inc is a company engaged in the business of sugar milling. It engages in the production of raw and refined sugar, alcohol, liquid carbon dioxide and yeast. It operates through the following segments: Sugar and by-Products, Real estate and Industrial services. The Sugar and by-Products segment involve the production of sugar and sugar by-products. Real estate and Industrial services include developing, leasing and selling real properties and other ancillary services. The Sugar and By-Products segment accounts majorly in the firm's revenue while it principally operates in the Philippines.
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