SALudi Logistics Services Co (SAU:4263) Beneish M-Score: -3.33 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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SAU:4263 SAL Saudi Logistics Services Co SAU:4263
45 GF Score
Price ﷼174.60
GF Value ﷼245.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is SALudi Logistics Services Co Beneish M-Score?

SALudi Logistics Services Co SAU:4263 -0.11% 45 Beneish M-Score is -3.33 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:4263 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼245.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 965 Transportation companies, SALudi Logistics Services Co ranks better than 92.75% 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 -3.33 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SAU:4263' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.33   Med: -2.73   Max: -2.39
Current: -3.33

During the past 4 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of SALudi Logistics Services Co was -2.39. The lowest was -3.33. And the median was -2.73.


SALudi Logistics Services Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SALudi Logistics Services 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.

SALudi Logistics Services Co Beneish M-Score Chart

SALudi Logistics Services Co Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -2.78 -2.70

SALudi Logistics Services Co Quarterly Data
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 -2.44 -2.39 -2.76 -2.70 -3.33

SAU:4263 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, SALudi Logistics Services 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.


SALudi Logistics Services Co Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, SALudi Logistics Services Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SALudi Logistics Services Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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SALudi Logistics Services 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 SALudi Logistics Services 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 * 0.7748+0.528 * 0.989+0.404 * 0.2696+0.892 * 1.1307+0.115 * 1.052
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9809+4.679 * -0.082067-0.327 * 1.2516
=-3.33

* 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 ﷼529 Mil.
Revenue was 445.784 + 509.194 + 421.206 + 393.973 = ﷼1,770 Mil.
Gross Profit was 244.677 + 273.545 + 250.594 + 223.997 = ﷼993 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼3,144 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼4,854 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼1,688 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼121 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼90 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼723 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼2,392 Mil.
Net Income was 156.609 + 201.665 + 180.89 + 162.244 = ﷼701 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ﷼0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 181.763 + 323.918 + 304.941 + 289.11 = ﷼1,100 Mil.
Total Receivables was ﷼603 Mil.
Revenue was 384.057 + 408.69 + 367.257 + 405.484 = ﷼1,565 Mil.
Gross Profit was 214.15 + 223.321 + 208.485 + 222.426 = ﷼868 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼1,876 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼3,186 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼1,257 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼95 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼81 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼403 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼1,231 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)
=(528.504 / 1770.157) / (603.231 / 1565.488)
=0.298563 / 0.385331
=0.7748

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)
=(868.382 / 1565.488) / (992.813 / 1770.157)
=0.554704 / 0.560862
=0.989

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 - (3143.817 + 1687.79) / 4853.625) / (1 - (1875.803 + 1256.862) / 3186.271)
=0.004536 / 0.016824
=0.2696

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
=1770.157 / 1565.488
=1.1307

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))
=(95.186 / (95.186 + 1256.862)) / (121.05 / (121.05 + 1687.79))
=0.070401 / 0.066921
=1.052

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)
=(89.721 / 1770.157) / (80.888 / 1565.488)
=0.050685 / 0.05167
=0.9809

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)
=((2392.246 + 722.907) / 4853.625) / ((1230.673 + 403.243) / 3186.271)
=0.64182 / 0.512799
=1.2516

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
=(701.408 - 0 - 1099.732) / 4853.625
=-0.082067

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.

SALudi Logistics Services Co has a M-score of -3.33 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -3.33 mean?
SALudi Logistics Services Co (SAU:4263) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.33 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on SALudi Logistics Services Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SALudi Logistics Services Co ranks #70 out of 965 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is SALudi Logistics Services Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
SALudi Logistics Services Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.33. Based on the distribution chart, SALudi Logistics Services Co ranks #70 out of 965 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SALudi Logistics Services Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SALudi Logistics Services Co's Beneish M-Score compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, SALudi Logistics Services Co ranks #70 out of 965 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places SALudi Logistics Services Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 SALudi Logistics Services Co and its competitors. SALudi Logistics Services Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SALudi Logistics Services Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SALudi Logistics Services Co (SAU:4263) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼245.06, compared to a current price of ﷼174.60 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.33. SALudi Logistics Services Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 2 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 SALudi Logistics Services Co (SAU:4263), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.33 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 SALudi Logistics Services Co (SAU:4263) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SALudi Logistics Services Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼174.60 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼245.06. GuruFocus considers SALudi Logistics Services Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4263:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.33
  • GF Value™: ﷼245.06 vs. price of ﷼174.60 (28.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4263 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SALudi Logistics Services Co Business Description

Address Prince Sultan Street, P.O. Box 23716, Zahran Building, As Salamah District, Jeddah, SAU, 8628
SAL Saudi Logistics Services Co is a company engaged in providing supply chain solutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It provides cargo ground handling services at airport terminals, freight brokerage services, warehouse management services, administrative services, and storage services. The company's reportable segments are Logistics and Handling. Maximum revenue is generated from the Handling segment, which provides cargo handling services to air cargo carriers operating at the Kingdom's airports and consignees for warehouse handling and storage thereof. The Logistics segment provides end-to-end logistic solutions services, customs clearance, inventory management, and warehouse management solutions.
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