Qassim Cement Co (SAU:3040) Beneish M-Score: -2.44 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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SAU:3040 Qassim Cement Co SAU:3040
88 GF Score
Price ﷼45.58
GF Value ﷼67.27
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Qassim Cement Co Beneish M-Score?

Qassim Cement Co SAU:3040 +1.15% 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:3040 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼67.27 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Building Materials companies, Qassim Cement Co ranks worse than 61.76% 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 -2.44 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SAU:3040' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.43   Med: -2.44   Max: 0.97
Current: -2.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Qassim Cement Co was 0.97. The lowest was -3.43. And the median was -2.44.


Qassim Cement Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Qassim Cement 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.

Qassim Cement Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Qassim Cement 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 -3.41 -1.52 -2.06 -1.85 -1.55

Qassim Cement 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 -1.43 -2.03 -1.91 -1.55 -2.44

SAU:3040 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Qassim Cement 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.


Qassim Cement Co Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Qassim Cement Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Qassim Cement Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Qassim Cement 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 Qassim Cement 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 * 1.0351+0.528 * 1.4104+0.404 * 1.1879+0.892 * 1.0462+0.115 * 1.0747
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.4142+4.679 * -0.038281-0.327 * 1.2675
=-2.44

* 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 ﷼206 Mil.
Revenue was 292.795 + 290.321 + 246.828 + 293.47 = ﷼1,123 Mil.
Gross Profit was 76.879 + 64.052 + 33.279 + 72.824 = ﷼247 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼1,342 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼3,197 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼1,450 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼131 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼26 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼361 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼103 Mil.
Net Income was 68.722 + 68.862 + 41.39 + 61.064 = ﷼240 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ﷼0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 215.622 + 19.029 + 79.589 + 48.182 = ﷼362 Mil.
Total Receivables was ﷼190 Mil.
Revenue was 302.684 + 302.983 + 264.878 + 203.301 = ﷼1,074 Mil.
Gross Profit was 90.471 + 91.31 + 73.219 + 78.049 = ﷼333 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼1,639 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼3,226 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼1,243 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼121 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼18 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼361 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼8 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)
=(205.748 / 1123.414) / (189.996 / 1073.846)
=0.183145 / 0.17693
=1.0351

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)
=(333.049 / 1073.846) / (247.034 / 1123.414)
=0.310146 / 0.219896
=1.4104

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 - (1342.029 + 1450.28) / 3196.959) / (1 - (1639.376 + 1242.713) / 3225.802)
=0.126573 / 0.106551
=1.1879

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
=1123.414 / 1073.846
=1.0462

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))
=(121.124 / (121.124 + 1242.713)) / (130.644 / (130.644 + 1450.28))
=0.088811 / 0.082638
=1.0747

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)
=(26.224 / 1123.414) / (17.725 / 1073.846)
=0.023343 / 0.016506
=1.4142

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)
=((102.911 + 361.228) / 3196.959) / ((8.313 + 361.165) / 3225.802)
=0.145181 / 0.114538
=1.2675

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
=(240.038 - 0 - 362.422) / 3196.959
=-0.038281

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.

Qassim Cement Co has a M-score of -2.44 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 mean?
Qassim Cement Co (SAU:3040) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 as of Jul. 18, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Qassim Cement Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Qassim Cement Co ranks #239 out of 387 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Qassim Cement Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Qassim Cement Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Based on the distribution chart, Qassim Cement Co ranks #239 out of 387 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Qassim Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qassim Cement Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Qassim Cement Co ranks #239 out of 387 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Qassim Cement 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Building Materials 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 Qassim Cement Co and its competitors. Qassim Cement Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qassim Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qassim Cement Co (SAU:3040) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼67.27, compared to a current price of ﷼45.58 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Qassim Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Qassim Cement Co (SAU:3040), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Jul. 18, 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 Qassim Cement Co (SAU:3040) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qassim Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼45.58 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼67.27. GuruFocus considers Qassim Cement Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:3040:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.44
  • GF Value™: ﷼67.27 vs. price of ﷼45.58 (32.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Qassim Cement Co Business Description

Address Tarafiyyah Road, Unit No. 1, P.O. Box 4266, Building No. 4266, Buraydah, SAU, 52271-6735
Qassim Cement Co is engaged in manufacturing and producing cement, its derivatives and supplements, the trade of these products, and carrying out all works directly and indirectly related to this purpose. It makes Ordinary Portland Cement, Portland Pozzolana Cement, Sulphate Resistant Cement, and Finishing Cement, among others. Geographically, the company mainly operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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