Saudi Energy Co (SAU:5110) Beneish M-Score: -3.00 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


SAU:5110 Saudi Energy Co SAU:5110
82 GF Score
Price ﷼17.85
GF Value ﷼21.20
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Saudi Energy Co Beneish M-Score?

Saudi Energy Co SAU:5110 -0.61% 82 Beneish M-Score is -3.00 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:5110 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼21.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Utilities - Regulated companies, Saudi Energy Co ranks better than 88.32% 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 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SAU:5110' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.07   Med: -2.69   Max: 49.32
Current: -3

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Saudi Energy Co was 49.32. The lowest was -4.07. And the median was -2.69.


Saudi Energy Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Energy 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.

Saudi Energy Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Saudi Energy 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 -3.33 -2.22 -2.62 -2.46 -2.71

Saudi Energy 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 -2.70 -2.67 -2.43 -2.71 -3.00

SAU:5110 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Saudi Energy 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.


Saudi Energy Co Beneish M-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Saudi Energy Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Saudi Energy 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 Saudi Energy 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 * 0.7913+0.528 * 0.9457+0.404 * 1.2301+0.892 * 1.1273+0.115 * 1.0568
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.7285+4.679 * -0.070849-0.327 * 1.1656
=-3.00

* 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 ﷼35,350 Mil.
Revenue was 21336.343 + 23948.231 + 31047.18 + 27721.987 = ﷼104,054 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3805.809 + 3103.062 + 7458.174 + 7350.685 = ﷼21,718 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼40,131 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼649,887 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼600,238 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼22,973 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼889 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼85,922 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼190,660 Mil.
Net Income was 1832.547 + 1390.679 + 5332.044 + 5284.11 = ﷼13,839 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ﷼0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 15119.634 + 27252.335 + 11498.865 + 6012.332 = ﷼59,883 Mil.
Total Receivables was ﷼39,632 Mil.
Revenue was 19500.384 + 22112.301 + 28315.515 + 22379.335 = ﷼92,308 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2874.006 + 1420.968 + 8757.423 + 5167.434 = ﷼18,220 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼45,373 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼575,397 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼523,174 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼21,207 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼456 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼77,607 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼132,483 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)
=(35349.586 / 104053.741) / (39631.677 / 92307.535)
=0.339724 / 0.429344
=0.7913

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)
=(18219.831 / 92307.535) / (21717.73 / 104053.741)
=0.197382 / 0.208716
=0.9457

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 - (40130.585 + 600237.731) / 649886.767) / (1 - (45373.078 + 523173.585) / 575397.315)
=0.014646 / 0.011906
=1.2301

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
=104053.741 / 92307.535
=1.1273

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))
=(21206.706 / (21206.706 + 523173.585)) / (22973.099 / (22973.099 + 600237.731))
=0.038956 / 0.036862
=1.0568

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)
=(889.055 / 104053.741) / (456.258 / 92307.535)
=0.008544 / 0.004943
=1.7285

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)
=((190660.399 + 85922.165) / 649886.767) / ((132483.269 + 77607.135) / 575397.315)
=0.425586 / 0.365122
=1.1656

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
=(13839.38 - 0 - 59883.166) / 649886.767
=-0.070849

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.

Saudi Energy Co has a M-score of -3.00 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 -3.00 mean?
Saudi Energy Co (SAU:5110) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.00 as of Jul. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Saudi Energy Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Energy Co ranks #57 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Saudi Energy Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Saudi Energy Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.00. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Energy Co ranks #57 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Energy Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Saudi Energy Co ranks #57 out of 488 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Saudi Energy Co in the top 12% 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Saudi Energy Co and its competitors. Saudi Energy Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Energy Co (SAU:5110) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼21.20, compared to a current price of ﷼17.85 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.00. Saudi Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 11 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 Saudi Energy Co (SAU:5110), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.00 as of Jul. 06, 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 Saudi Energy Co (SAU:5110) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼17.85 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼21.20. GuruFocus considers Saudi Energy Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:5110:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.00
  • GF Value™: ﷼21.20 vs. price of ﷼17.85 (15.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:5110 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Energy Co Business Description

Address Crossing of Al-Olaya Street, Rihana Bint Zaid Street, P. O. Box 22955, Al-Arid district, Riyadh, SAU, 11416
Saudi Energy Co is principally engaged in the generation, transmission, Distribution and Subscriber Services. The company provides its services to governmental, industrial, agricultural, commercial, and residential sectors. The company provides services such as Electricity Service Connection, Electricity Service Management, Billing &Consumption, and Account Management.
82GF Score

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