Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co (SAU:2270) Beneish M-Score: -2.09 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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SAU:2270 Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co SAU:2270
94 GF Score
Price ﷼217.50
GF Value ﷼343.89
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Beneish M-Score?

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co SAU:2270 +0.42% 94 Beneish M-Score is -2.09 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:2270 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼343.89 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,851 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co ranks worse than 75.31% 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 -2.09 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:2270' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.1   Med: -2.65   Max: 53.32
Current: -2.09

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co was 53.32. The lowest was -3.10. And the median was -2.65.


Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff 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.

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.86 -2.78 -1.97 -2.01 -2.47

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff 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 -2.70 -3.04 -2.31 -2.47 -2.09

SAU:2270 vs KHC, GIS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff 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.


Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff 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 Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff 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 * 0.9643+0.528 * 1.2338+0.404 * 1.4461+0.892 * 1.0211+0.115 * 0.9864
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7575+4.679 * -0.001015-0.327 * 0.8104
=-2.09

* 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 ﷼460 Mil.
Revenue was 737.603 + 628.919 + 806.544 + 785.355 = ﷼2,958 Mil.
Gross Profit was 224.692 + 157.484 + 225.186 + 271.41 = ﷼879 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼1,271 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼2,453 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼1,124 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼123 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼211 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼654 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼57 Mil.
Net Income was 82.027 + 49.083 + 184.53 + 117.664 = ﷼433 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ﷼0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 81.993 + 132.664 + 36.716 + 184.42 = ﷼436 Mil.
Total Receivables was ﷼467 Mil.
Revenue was 757.633 + 627.979 + 789.616 + 722.177 = ﷼2,897 Mil.
Gross Profit was 276.652 + 241.109 + 275.911 + 268.212 = ﷼1,062 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼1,722 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼2,824 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼1,055 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼114 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼273 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼966 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼45 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)
=(460.085 / 2958.421) / (467.262 / 2897.405)
=0.155517 / 0.161269
=0.9643

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)
=(1061.884 / 2897.405) / (878.772 / 2958.421)
=0.366495 / 0.297041
=1.2338

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 - (1270.733 + 1123.765) / 2453.093) / (1 - (1722.079 + 1055.466) / 2824.193)
=0.023886 / 0.016517
=1.4461

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
=2958.421 / 2897.405
=1.0211

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))
=(113.514 / (113.514 + 1055.466)) / (122.704 / (122.704 + 1123.765))
=0.097105 / 0.098441
=0.9864

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)
=(210.97 / 2958.421) / (272.782 / 2897.405)
=0.071312 / 0.094147
=0.7575

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)
=((56.928 + 654.363) / 2453.093) / ((44.763 + 965.662) / 2824.193)
=0.289957 / 0.357775
=0.8104

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
=(433.304 - 0 - 435.793) / 2453.093
=-0.001015

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.

Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co has a M-score of -2.09 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.09 mean?
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co (SAU:2270) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.09 as of Jul. 19, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co ranks #1394 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 75.3%.
Is Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. Based on the distribution chart, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co ranks #1394 out of 1851 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's Beneish M-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co ranks #1394 out of 1851 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff 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 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 Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co and its competitors. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co (SAU:2270) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼343.89, compared to a current price of ﷼217.50 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.09. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 4 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 Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co (SAU:2270), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.09 as of Jul. 19, 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 Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co (SAU:2270) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼217.50 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼343.89. GuruFocus considers Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2270:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.09
  • GF Value™: ﷼343.89 vs. price of ﷼217.50 (36.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2270 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co Business Description

Address Sari Branch Road, Al Khalidiyyah District, Jeddah, SAU, 23423
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co is engaged in the production and distribution of dairy products, beverages, and various foodstuffs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Poland, and certain other Gulf and Arab countries. The company operates in two segments: Drinks, which include milk and juice products; and Non- drinks, which include ice creams, tomato paste, cheese and snacks.
94GF Score

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