Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) Beneish M-Score: -2.46 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


SAU:4292 Ataa Educational Co SAU:4292
83 GF Score
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GF Value ﷼70.02
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What is Ataa Educational Co Beneish M-Score?

Ataa Educational Co SAU:4292 -2.07% 83 Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:4292 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼70.02 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 240 Education companies, Ataa Educational Co ranks worse than 61.67% 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 -2.46 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SAU:4292' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.37   Med: -2.8   Max: -1.41
Current: -2.46

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ataa Educational Co was -1.41. The lowest was -3.37. And the median was -2.80.


Ataa Educational Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ataa Educational 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.

Ataa Educational Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Ataa Educational Co Annual Data
Trend Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.84 -1.98 -3.03 -2.91 -2.41

Ataa Educational Co Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -2.63 -2.41 -2.75 -2.17 -2.46

SAU:4292 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Ataa Educational 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.


Ataa Educational Co Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ataa Educational Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ataa Educational 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 Ataa Educational 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 * 1.4211+0.528 * 1.0374+0.404 * 0.9774+0.892 * 0.9354+0.115 * 0.9752
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.933+4.679 * -0.06945-0.327 * 1.0013
=-2.46

* 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 (Apr26) TTM:Last Year (Apr25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ﷼154.4 Mil.
Revenue was 178.046 + 195.105 + 165.225 + 98.361 = ﷼636.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 51.605 + 70.934 + 52.244 + 28.361 = ﷼203.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼292.2 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼2,155.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼1,308.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼85.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼25.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼276.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼937.2 Mil.
Net Income was 29.281 + 37.355 + 21.975 + 3.065 = ﷼91.7 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ﷼0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 43.594 + 7.496 + 174.075 + 16.229 = ﷼241.4 Mil.
Total Receivables was ﷼116.2 Mil.
Revenue was 182.27 + 188.709 + 171.429 + 138.305 = ﷼680.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 55.792 + 57.051 + 49.932 + 62.523 = ﷼225.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼223.1 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼2,122.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼1,340.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼85.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼29.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼308.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼884.6 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)
=(154.448 / 636.737) / (116.19 / 680.713)
=0.242562 / 0.170689
=1.4211

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)
=(225.298 / 680.713) / (203.144 / 636.737)
=0.330974 / 0.319039
=1.0374

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 - (292.202 + 1308.533) / 2155.763) / (1 - (223.06 + 1340.375) / 2122.553)
=0.257462 / 0.263418
=0.9774

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
=636.737 / 680.713
=0.9354

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))
=(85.26 / (85.26 + 1340.375)) / (85.495 / (85.495 + 1308.533))
=0.059805 / 0.061329
=0.9752

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)
=(25.648 / 636.737) / (29.389 / 680.713)
=0.04028 / 0.043174
=0.933

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)
=((937.206 + 276.622) / 2155.763) / ((884.637 + 308.909) / 2122.553)
=0.563062 / 0.562316
=1.0013

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
=(91.676 - 0 - 241.394) / 2155.763
=-0.06945

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.

Ataa Educational Co has a M-score of -2.46 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 -2.46 mean?
Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.46 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ataa Educational Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ataa Educational Co ranks #148 out of 240 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Ataa Educational Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ataa Educational Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Based on the distribution chart, Ataa Educational Co ranks #148 out of 240 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ataa Educational Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ataa Educational Co's Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Ataa Educational Co ranks #148 out of 240 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ataa Educational 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 Education company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Education 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 Ataa Educational Co and its competitors. Ataa Educational Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ataa Educational Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼70.02, compared to a current price of ﷼48.28 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Ataa Educational Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 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 Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jul. 11, 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 Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ataa Educational Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼48.28 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼70.02. GuruFocus considers Ataa Educational Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4292:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.46
  • GF Value™: ﷼70.02 vs. price of ﷼48.28 (31% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4292 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ataa Educational Co Business Description

Address Al-Hussein Bin Ali Street, P.O Box 87527, Exit 9, Al Izdihar District, Riyadh, SAU, 11652
Ataa Educational Co is a Saudi Arabia-based company involved in the establishment of national and international schools, kindergarten, primary, intermediate, and secondary schools for boys and girls, colleges and universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and abroad. It is also engaged in establishing, managing, and maintaining vocational training centers. The company's operating segments are; Education, Training, and Recruitment. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Education segment which is engaged in establishing and managing private, international, French and Indian schools.
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