Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co (SAU:2190) Beneish M-Score: -2.58 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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SAU:2190 Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co SAU:2190
90 GF Score
Price ﷼35.82
GF Value ﷼40.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co Beneish M-Score?

Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co SAU:2190 -2.66% 90 Beneish M-Score is -2.58 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:2190 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼40.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 965 Transportation companies, Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co ranks worse than 50.98% 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 -2.58 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:2190' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.03   Med: -2.57   Max: -1.92
Current: -2.58

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co was -1.92. The lowest was -3.03. And the median was -2.57.


Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sustained Infrastructure Holding 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.

Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Sustained Infrastructure Holding 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 -2.49 -2.71 -2.38 -2.21 -2.64

Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co 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 -2.50 -2.44 -2.66 -2.64 -2.58

Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Sustained Infrastructure Holding 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.


Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sustained Infrastructure Holding 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 Sustained Infrastructure Holding 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 * 0.9748+0.528 * 1.1022+0.404 * 1.035+0.892 * 1.2048+0.115 * 0.9921
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2095+4.679 * -0.064712-0.327 * 0.9576
=-2.58

* 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 ﷼412 Mil.
Revenue was 439.368 + 545.727 + 393.865 + 314.46 = ﷼1,693 Mil.
Gross Profit was 222.292 + 192.456 + 180.147 + 160.043 = ﷼755 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼1,409 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼6,654 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼482 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼259 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼120 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼925 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼1,161 Mil.
Net Income was 26.147 + 34.693 + 16.995 + 19.985 = ﷼98 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ﷼0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 120.395 + 179.991 + 173.544 + 54.501 = ﷼528 Mil.
Total Receivables was ﷼351 Mil.
Revenue was 351.487 + 369.14 + 346.395 + 338.511 = ﷼1,406 Mil.
Gross Profit was 182.142 + 171.829 + 179.846 + 156.804 = ﷼691 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼1,407 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼6,047 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼458 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼243 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼83 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼839 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼1,141 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)
=(412.27 / 1693.42) / (351.039 / 1405.533)
=0.243454 / 0.249755
=0.9748

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)
=(690.621 / 1405.533) / (754.938 / 1693.42)
=0.491359 / 0.445807
=1.1022

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 - (1408.875 + 482.341) / 6654.299) / (1 - (1406.815 + 458.141) / 6047.239)
=0.71579 / 0.691602
=1.035

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
=1693.42 / 1405.533
=1.2048

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))
=(242.82 / (242.82 + 458.141)) / (258.773 / (258.773 + 482.341))
=0.34641 / 0.349168
=0.9921

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)
=(120.285 / 1693.42) / (82.544 / 1405.533)
=0.071031 / 0.058728
=1.2095

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)
=((1160.931 + 925.156) / 6654.299) / ((1141.141 + 838.548) / 6047.239)
=0.313495 / 0.327371
=0.9576

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
=(97.82 - 0 - 528.431) / 6654.299
=-0.064712

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.

Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co has a M-score of -2.58 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.58 mean?
Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co (SAU:2190) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.58 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co ranks #492 out of 965 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. Based on the distribution chart, Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co ranks #492 out of 965 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co ranks #492 out of 965 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co and its competitors. Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co (SAU:2190) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼40.07, compared to a current price of ﷼35.82 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.58. Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 9 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 Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co (SAU:2190), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.58 as of Jul. 15, 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 Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co (SAU:2190) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼35.82 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼40.07. GuruFocus considers Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2190:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.58
  • GF Value™: ﷼40.07 vs. price of ﷼35.82 (10.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2190 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co Business Description

Address Hira Street, King Abdulaziz Road, P.O. Box 14221, Az Zahra District, Jeddah, SAU, 23522
Sustained Infrastructure Holding Co is engaged in the development and management of port terminal operations, maritime services, warehouse services, supply chain solutions, logistics services, associated infrastructure development, and water desalination, treatment, and sale. The company operates through three reportable segments: Port Development and Operations, Logistics Parks and Support Services, and Water Desalination and Distribution. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Port Development and Operations segment. The company operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which generates the majority of its revenue, and in Bangladesh.
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