Astra Industrial Group (SAU:1212) Beneish M-Score: -2.24 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


SAU:1212 Astra Industrial Group SAU:1212
93 GF Score
Price ﷼131.60
GF Value ﷼149.20
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Astra Industrial Group Beneish M-Score?

Astra Industrial Group SAU:1212 -0.60% 93 Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:1212 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼149.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 536 Conglomerates companies, Astra Industrial Group ranks worse than 71.64% 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 -2.24 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SAU:1212' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.73   Med: -2.39   Max: 13
Current: -2.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Astra Industrial Group was 13.00. The lowest was -34.73. And the median was -2.39.


Astra Industrial Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Astra Industrial Group'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.

Astra Industrial Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Astra Industrial Group 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 -2.67 -2.01 -2.74 0.63 -2.28

Astra Industrial Group 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 0.37 0.81 -2.61 -2.28 -2.24

SAU:1212 vs HON, MMM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Astra Industrial Group'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.


Astra Industrial Group Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Astra Industrial Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Astra Industrial Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Astra Industrial Group 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 Astra Industrial Group 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 * 0.913+0.528 * 0.9463+0.404 * 1.9703+0.892 * 0.9886+0.115 * 1.0894
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.121+4.679 * -0.016195-0.327 * 0.8424
=-2.24

* 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 ﷼1,157 Mil.
Revenue was 790.909 + 791.828 + 730.058 + 715.112 = ﷼3,028 Mil.
Gross Profit was 385.259 + 368.86 + 346.014 + 326.589 = ﷼1,427 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼2,499 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼4,942 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼927 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼84 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼259 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼1,559 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼74 Mil.
Net Income was 173.139 + 152.574 + 167.443 + 174.924 = ﷼668 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ﷼0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 119.888 + 284.567 + 227.422 + 116.23 = ﷼748 Mil.
Total Receivables was ﷼1,282 Mil.
Revenue was 833.728 + 721.601 + 688.527 + 819.095 = ﷼3,063 Mil.
Gross Profit was 372.598 + 330.344 + 324.023 + 338.828 = ﷼1,366 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼3,170 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼4,721 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼816 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼81 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼234 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼1,779 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼72 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)
=(1157.143 / 3027.907) / (1282.088 / 3062.951)
=0.382159 / 0.418579
=0.913

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)
=(1365.793 / 3062.951) / (1426.722 / 3027.907)
=0.445908 / 0.471191
=0.9463

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 - (2498.78 + 927.043) / 4941.518) / (1 - (3170.255 + 816.135) / 4721.38)
=0.306727 / 0.155673
=1.9703

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
=3027.907 / 3062.951
=0.9886

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))
=(81.351 / (81.351 + 816.135)) / (84.137 / (84.137 + 927.043))
=0.090643 / 0.083207
=1.0894

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)
=(259.143 / 3027.907) / (233.842 / 3062.951)
=0.085585 / 0.076345
=1.121

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)
=((73.73 + 1558.803) / 4941.518) / ((72.497 + 1779.053) / 4721.38)
=0.330371 / 0.392163
=0.8424

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
=(668.08 - 0 - 748.107) / 4941.518
=-0.016195

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.

Astra Industrial Group has a M-score of -2.24 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 -2.24 mean?
Astra Industrial Group (SAU:1212) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.24 as of Jul. 01, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Astra Industrial Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Astra Industrial Group ranks #384 out of 536 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Astra Industrial Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Astra Industrial Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Based on the distribution chart, Astra Industrial Group ranks #384 out of 536 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Astra Industrial Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astra Industrial Group's Beneish M-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Astra Industrial Group ranks #384 out of 536 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Astra Industrial Group 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Conglomerates 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 Astra Industrial Group and its competitors. Astra Industrial Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astra Industrial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astra Industrial Group (SAU:1212) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼149.20, compared to a current price of ﷼131.60 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.24. Astra Industrial Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Astra Industrial Group (SAU:1212), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.24 as of Jul. 01, 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 Astra Industrial Group (SAU:1212) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astra Industrial Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼131.60 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼149.20. GuruFocus considers Astra Industrial Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:1212:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.24
  • GF Value™: ﷼149.20 vs. price of ﷼131.60 (11.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1212 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Astra Industrial Group Business Description

Address 8128 Salah ad din ayyubi Road, PO Box 1560, Riyadh, SAU, 11441
Astra Industrial Group is engaged in building, managing, operating and investing in industrial plants. Its activities include pharmaceutical products; polymer compounds, plastic additives and color concentrates; fertilizers and agricultural pesticides and related trading; and metal-based construction and steel products. It operates through Pharmaceuticals, Specialty Chemical, Steel and Other segments. The Pharmaceuticals segment develops, manufactures, markets and distributes branded generic and under-licensed products globally. The Specialty Chemical segment produces masterbatch, additives, thermoplastic compounds and colorants, and manufactures and distributes agrochemicals and fertilizers. The Steel segment produces steel billets, pre-engineered buildings, steel structures and rebar.
93GF Score

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