SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co (SAU:2020) Beneish M-Score: -2.86 (As of Aug. 13, 2026)

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SAU:2020 SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co SAU:2020
79 GF Score
Price ﷼126.50
GF Value ﷼120.92
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co Beneish M-Score?

SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co SAU:2020 +0.72% 79 Beneish M-Score is -2.86 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:2020 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼120.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Agriculture companies, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co ranks better than 79.84% 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 -2.86 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:2020' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.23   Med: -2.44   Max: -0.31
Current: -2.86

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co was -0.31. The lowest was -4.23. And the median was -2.44.


SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co'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.

SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co Beneish M-Score Chart

SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co 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 -0.31 -2.33 -2.88 -2.64 -2.51

SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.41 -2.49 -2.51 -2.64 -2.86

SAU:2020 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co'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.


SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co Beneish M-Score vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co 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 SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co 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 * 0.8489+0.528 * 0.9584+0.404 * 1.0112+0.892 * 0.9813+0.115 * 1.0715
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0852+4.679 * -0.039008-0.327 * 1.0416
=-2.86

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ﷼1,587 Mil.
Revenue was 2411.09 + 2873.911 + 3193.957 + 3521.527 = ﷼12,000 Mil.
Gross Profit was 712.192 + 1368.767 + 1204.146 + 1443.435 = ﷼4,729 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼15,428 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼26,666 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼8,128 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼838 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼533 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼2,071 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼179 Mil.
Net Income was 378.738 + 1226.833 + 987.879 + 1289.873 = ﷼3,883 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ﷼0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 770.619 + 687.836 + 1603.788 + 1861.258 = ﷼4,924 Mil.
Total Receivables was ﷼1,905 Mil.
Revenue was 3287.449 + 3073.945 + 3017.641 + 2850.07 = ﷼12,229 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1266.945 + 1165.393 + 1113.397 + 1072.302 = ﷼4,618 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼14,690 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼25,884 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼8,209 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼914 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼500 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼1,906 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼191 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)
=(1586.995 / 12000.485) / (1905.109 / 12229.105)
=0.132244 / 0.155785
=0.8489

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)
=(4618.037 / 12229.105) / (4728.54 / 12000.485)
=0.377627 / 0.394029
=0.9584

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 - (15428.248 + 8128.242) / 26665.804) / (1 - (14690.018 + 8209.462) / 25884.172)
=0.116603 / 0.11531
=1.0112

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
=12000.485 / 12229.105
=0.9813

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))
=(913.981 / (913.981 + 8209.462)) / (838.352 / (838.352 + 8128.242))
=0.100179 / 0.093497
=1.0715

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)
=(532.865 / 12000.485) / (500.393 / 12229.105)
=0.044404 / 0.040918
=1.0852

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)
=((179.414 + 2071.014) / 26665.804) / ((191.096 + 1906.093) / 25884.172)
=0.084394 / 0.081022
=1.0416

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
=(3883.323 - 0 - 4923.501) / 26665.804
=-0.039008

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.

SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co has a M-score of -2.86 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 -2.86 mean?
SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co (SAU:2020) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.86 as of Aug. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co ranks #49 out of 243 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.86. Based on the distribution chart, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co ranks #49 out of 243 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co ranks #49 out of 243 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Agriculture company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Agriculture 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 SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co and its competitors. SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co (SAU:2020) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼120.92, compared to a current price of ﷼126.50 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.86. SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co (SAU:2020), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.86 as of Aug. 13, 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 SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co (SAU:2020) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ﷼126.50 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼120.92. GuruFocus considers SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2020:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.86
  • GF Value™: ﷼120.92 vs. price of ﷼126.50 (4.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2020 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co Business Description

Address Airport Branch Road, P.O Box 13244, Qurtubah District, Riyadh, SAU, 13244
SABIC Agri-Nutrient Co is engaged in the production, conversion, manufacturing, and trade of agri-nutrients and chemical products. Also, the Company is engaged in the marketing of agri-nutrient products of all types inside and outside KSA. The Group is organised into two segments; The Agri-Nutrients and The Petrochemicals. The Agri-Nutrients SBU consists of a range of fertilizer products; including urea, ammonia, phosphate, as well as compound fertilizers. The Petrochemicals SBU consists of chemicals which are produced from hydrocarbon feedstock into a range of compounds including 2EH (2-ethylhexanol) and DOP (di-Octyl Phthalate) The majority of revenue is derived from the Agri-Nutrients segment.
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