Middle East Specialized Cables Co (SAU:2370) Beneish M-Score: -1.57 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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SAU:2370 Middle East Specialized Cables Co SAU:2370
77 GF Score
Price ﷼31.22
GF Value ﷼42.18
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Middle East Specialized Cables Co Beneish M-Score?

Middle East Specialized Cables Co SAU:2370 -2.74% 77 Beneish M-Score is -1.57 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:2370 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼42.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,909 Industrial Products companies, Middle East Specialized Cables Co ranks worse than 87.83% 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 -1.57 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for Middle East Specialized Cables Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:2370' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.6   Med: -2.71   Max: 4.36
Current: -1.57

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Middle East Specialized Cables Co was 4.36. The lowest was -3.60. And the median was -2.71.


Middle East Specialized Cables Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Middle East Specialized Cables 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.

Middle East Specialized Cables Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Middle East Specialized Cables 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 -3.03 -1.94 -3.00 -0.99 -1.87

Middle East Specialized Cables 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 -1.16 -0.58 -1.41 -1.87 -1.57

SAU:2370 vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Middle East Specialized Cables 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.


Middle East Specialized Cables Co Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Middle East Specialized Cables Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Middle East Specialized Cables Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Middle East Specialized Cables 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 Middle East Specialized Cables 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 * 1.172+0.528 * 0.9988+0.404 * 0.8948+0.892 * 1.3473+0.115 * 0.9506
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1531+4.679 * 0.122123-0.327 * 1.1709
=-1.57

* 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 ﷼796 Mil.
Revenue was 462.47 + 381.565 + 380.517 + 380.921 = ﷼1,605 Mil.
Gross Profit was 76.654 + 66.777 + 59.92 + 60.063 = ﷼263 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼1,205 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼1,408 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼141 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼22 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼44 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼774 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼48 Mil.
Net Income was 32.575 + 32.25 + 20.307 + 29.905 = ﷼115 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ﷼0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -76.449 + 14.144 + 111.763 + -106.328 = ﷼-57 Mil.
Total Receivables was ﷼504 Mil.
Revenue was 339.002 + 313.535 + 289.195 + 249.893 = ﷼1,192 Mil.
Gross Profit was 50.291 + 48.203 + 49.321 + 47.457 = ﷼195 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼859 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼1,046 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼136 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼20 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼29 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼515 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼6 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)
=(796.294 / 1605.473) / (504.291 / 1191.625)
=0.495987 / 0.423196
=1.172

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)
=(195.272 / 1191.625) / (263.414 / 1605.473)
=0.16387 / 0.164073
=0.9988

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 - (1204.798 + 141.446) / 1407.655) / (1 - (858.98 + 135.791) / 1045.757)
=0.043626 / 0.048755
=0.8948

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
=1605.473 / 1191.625
=1.3473

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))
=(20.226 / (20.226 + 135.791)) / (22.337 / (22.337 + 141.446))
=0.12964 / 0.136382
=0.9506

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)
=(44.35 / 1605.473) / (28.546 / 1191.625)
=0.027624 / 0.023956
=1.1531

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)
=((48.097 + 773.511) / 1407.655) / ((5.81 + 515.495) / 1045.757)
=0.583671 / 0.498495
=1.1709

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
=(115.037 - 0 - -56.87) / 1407.655
=0.122123

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.

Middle East Specialized Cables Co has a M-score of -1.57 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.57 mean?
Middle East Specialized Cables Co (SAU:2370) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.57 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Middle East Specialized Cables Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Middle East Specialized Cables Co ranks #2555 out of 2909 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 87.8%.
Is Middle East Specialized Cables Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Middle East Specialized Cables Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.57. Based on the distribution chart, Middle East Specialized Cables Co ranks #2555 out of 2909 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Middle East Specialized Cables Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Middle East Specialized Cables Co's Beneish M-Score compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Middle East Specialized Cables Co ranks #2555 out of 2909 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Middle East Specialized Cables 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 Middle East Specialized Cables Co and its competitors. Middle East Specialized Cables Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Middle East Specialized Cables Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Specialized Cables Co (SAU:2370) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼42.18, compared to a current price of ﷼31.22 — trading 26% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.57. Middle East Specialized Cables Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Middle East Specialized Cables Co (SAU:2370), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.57 as of Jul. 21, 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 Middle East Specialized Cables Co (SAU:2370) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Specialized Cables Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼31.22 is trading 26% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼42.18. GuruFocus considers Middle East Specialized Cables Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2370:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.57
  • GF Value™: ﷼42.18 vs. price of ﷼31.22 (26% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2370 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Middle East Specialized Cables Co Business Description

Address Salahuddin Al Ayoubi Street, King Abdulaziz Sector, PO.Box 60536, Riyadh, SAU, 11555
Middle East Specialized Cables Co is engaged in the manufacture of fiber optic cables, steel insulated wires and cables, copper insulated wires and cables, and aluminum insulated wires and cables. It manufactures Industrial cables that consist of instrumentation data & control cables, which are used in industrial projects, refineries, and petrochemical plants to remotely control the data and measurements. Its control cables consist of telephone, computer cables specialized to transfer data and radio signals, and telecommunications widely used in hotels, hospitals, and commercial buildings. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Saudi Arabia.
77GF Score

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