Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310) Beneish M-Score: -0.87 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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SAU:2310 Sahara International Petrochemical Co SAU:2310
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GF Value ﷼21.00
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What is Sahara International Petrochemical Co Beneish M-Score?

Sahara International Petrochemical Co SAU:2310 +0.96% 78 Beneish M-Score is -0.87 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:2310 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼21.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,526 Chemicals companies, Sahara International Petrochemical Co ranks worse than 93.18% 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 -0.87 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sahara International Petrochemical Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:2310' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.46   Med: -2.34   Max: 1.14
Current: -0.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sahara International Petrochemical Co was 1.14. The lowest was -3.46. And the median was -2.34.


Sahara International Petrochemical Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sahara International Petrochemical 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.

Sahara International Petrochemical Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Sahara International Petrochemical 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 -2.19 -2.98 -2.29 -2.38 -0.61

Sahara International Petrochemical 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 -2.19 -2.06 -2.01 -0.61 -0.87

SAU:2310 vs DOW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Sahara International Petrochemical 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.


Sahara International Petrochemical Co Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sahara International Petrochemical Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sahara International Petrochemical Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sahara International Petrochemical 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 Sahara International Petrochemical 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 * 1.0452+0.528 * 5.4532+0.404 * 0.9028+0.892 * 0.8538+0.115 * 0.92
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7111+4.679 * -0.109972-0.327 * 1.4229
=-0.87

* 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 ﷼1,182 Mil.
Revenue was 1227.085 + 1568.16 + 1365.514 + 1906.267 = ﷼6,067 Mil.
Gross Profit was 78.002 + 15.69 + -211.679 + 293.175 = ﷼175 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼4,907 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼21,044 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼10,797 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼959 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼193 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼3,178 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼2,645 Mil.
Net Income was -215.284 + -417.903 + -468.697 + -169.179 = ﷼-1,271 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ﷼0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 228.234 + 176.967 + 402.934 + 235.093 = ﷼1,043 Mil.
Total Receivables was ﷼1,325 Mil.
Revenue was 1969.806 + 1738.938 + 1626.75 + 1770.273 = ﷼7,106 Mil.
Gross Profit was 159.527 + 308.772 + 329.817 + 320.774 = ﷼1,119 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼4,135 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼21,407 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼11,255 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼914 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼318 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼2,457 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼1,706 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)
=(1182.356 / 6067.026) / (1324.92 / 7105.767)
=0.194882 / 0.186457
=1.0452

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)
=(1118.89 / 7105.767) / (175.188 / 6067.026)
=0.157462 / 0.028875
=5.4532

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 - (4907.178 + 10797.237) / 21044.292) / (1 - (4135.461 + 11254.574) / 21406.698)
=0.253745 / 0.281065
=0.9028

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
=6067.026 / 7105.767
=0.8538

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))
=(913.516 / (913.516 + 11254.574)) / (959.421 / (959.421 + 10797.237))
=0.075075 / 0.081607
=0.92

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)
=(192.824 / 6067.026) / (317.578 / 7105.767)
=0.031782 / 0.044693
=0.7111

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)
=((2645.29 + 3178.223) / 21044.292) / ((1705.959 + 2457.269) / 21406.698)
=0.276726 / 0.194482
=1.4229

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
=(-1271.063 - 0 - 1043.228) / 21044.292
=-0.109972

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.

Sahara International Petrochemical Co has a M-score of -0.87 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -0.87 mean?
Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.87 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sahara International Petrochemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sahara International Petrochemical Co ranks #1422 out of 1526 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 93.2%.
Is Sahara International Petrochemical Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sahara International Petrochemical Co's current Beneish M-Score is -0.87. Based on the distribution chart, Sahara International Petrochemical Co ranks #1422 out of 1526 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sahara International Petrochemical Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sahara International Petrochemical Co's Beneish M-Score compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sahara International Petrochemical Co ranks #1422 out of 1526 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sahara International Petrochemical 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Sahara International Petrochemical Co and its competitors. Sahara International Petrochemical Co's current Beneish M-Score is -0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sahara International Petrochemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼21.00, compared to a current price of ﷼13.63 — trading 35.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.87. Sahara International Petrochemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.87 as of Jul. 22, 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 Sahara International Petrochemical Co (SAU:2310) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sahara International Petrochemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼13.63 is trading 35.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼21.00. GuruFocus considers Sahara International Petrochemical Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2310:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.87
  • GF Value™: ﷼21.00 vs. price of ﷼13.63 (35.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2310 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sahara International Petrochemical Co Business Description

Address King Saud Road District, Sipchem Building, Al-Hada District, PO Box 130, Al Khobar, SAU, 31952
Sahara International Petrochemical Co owns, operates and manages industrial projects relating to chemical and petrochemical industries. The company operating segments include Basic Chemicals, Intermediate Chemicals, Polymers, Marketing and Corporate and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Marketing segment, which includes trading revenues of SMC and its foreign subsidiaries. Its product portfolio consists of Methanol, Butanediol, Tetrahydrofuran, Acetic Acid, Acetic Anhydride, LDPE, EVA, Cross-Linkable LDPE, Semi Conductive LDPE, and PBT.
78GF Score

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