Americana Restaurants International (SAU:6015) Beneish M-Score: -3.36 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


SAU:6015 Americana Restaurants International PLC SAU:6015
84 GF Score
Price ﷼2.07
GF Value ﷼2.88
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Americana Restaurants International Beneish M-Score?

Americana Restaurants International SAU:6015 -0.96% 84 Beneish M-Score is -3.36 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:6015 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼2.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 357 Restaurants companies, Americana Restaurants International ranks better than 83.19% 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 -3.36 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Americana Restaurants International's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:6015' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.58   Med: -2.9   Max: -1.84
Current: -3.36

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Americana Restaurants International was -1.84. The lowest was -3.58. And the median was -2.90.


Americana Restaurants International Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Americana Restaurants International'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.

Americana Restaurants International Beneish M-Score Chart

Americana Restaurants International Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -2.35 -2.14 -3.36 -2.86

Americana Restaurants International Quarterly Data
Dec20 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 -3.38 -3.58 -2.93 -2.86 -3.36

SAU:6015 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Americana Restaurants International'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.


Americana Restaurants International Beneish M-Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Americana Restaurants International's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Americana Restaurants International's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Americana Restaurants International 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 Americana Restaurants International 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 * 0.8762+0.528 * 0.97+0.404 * 1.1294+0.892 * 1.1355+0.115 * 0.9559
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.984+4.679 * -0.199986-0.327 * 0.954
=-3.36

* 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 ﷼499 Mil.
Revenue was 2439.553 + 2512.333 + 2338.161 + 2416.458 = ﷼9,707 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1358.26 + 1416.514 + 1268.242 + 1302.548 = ﷼5,346 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼2,686 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼6,599 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼3,544 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼1,176 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼1,807 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼2,673 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼1,575 Mil.
Net Income was 237.225 + 314.391 + 161.106 + 224.654 = ﷼937 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ﷼0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 488.161 + 792.67 + 388.324 + 587.92 = ﷼2,257 Mil.
Total Receivables was ﷼502 Mil.
Revenue was 2152.875 + 2211.351 + 2083.958 + 2099.848 = ﷼8,548 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1137.436 + 1184.122 + 1114.071 + 1130.535 = ﷼4,566 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼2,300 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼5,996 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼3,399 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼1,063 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼1,617 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼2,557 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼1,488 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)
=(499.268 / 9706.505) / (501.787 / 8548.032)
=0.051436 / 0.058702
=0.8762

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)
=(4566.164 / 8548.032) / (5345.564 / 9706.505)
=0.534177 / 0.55072
=0.97

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 - (2685.815 + 3544.218) / 6598.972) / (1 - (2300.07 + 3398.698) / 5995.564)
=0.055909 / 0.049503
=1.1294

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
=9706.505 / 8548.032
=1.1355

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))
=(1062.718 / (1062.718 + 3398.698)) / (1176.268 / (1176.268 + 3544.218))
=0.238202 / 0.249184
=0.9559

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)
=(1806.596 / 9706.505) / (1616.826 / 8548.032)
=0.186122 / 0.189146
=0.984

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)
=((1574.564 + 2673.368) / 6598.972) / ((1488.033 + 2557.405) / 5995.564)
=0.643726 / 0.674739
=0.954

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
=(937.376 - 0 - 2257.075) / 6598.972
=-0.199986

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.

Americana Restaurants International has a M-score of -3.36 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 -3.36 mean?
Americana Restaurants International (SAU:6015) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.36 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Americana Restaurants International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Americana Restaurants International ranks #60 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Americana Restaurants International's Beneish M-Score too high?
Americana Restaurants International's current Beneish M-Score is -3.36. Based on the distribution chart, Americana Restaurants International ranks #60 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Americana Restaurants International has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Americana Restaurants International's Beneish M-Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Americana Restaurants International ranks #60 out of 357 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Americana Restaurants International in the top 17% 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 Restaurants company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Restaurants 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 Americana Restaurants International and its competitors. Americana Restaurants International's current Beneish M-Score is -3.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Americana Restaurants International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Americana Restaurants International (SAU:6015) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼2.88, compared to a current price of ﷼2.07 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.36. Americana Restaurants International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Americana Restaurants International (SAU:6015), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.36 as of Jun. 27, 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 Americana Restaurants International (SAU:6015) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Americana Restaurants International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼2.07 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼2.88. GuruFocus considers Americana Restaurants International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:6015:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.36
  • GF Value™: ﷼2.88 vs. price of ﷼2.07 (28.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:6015 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Americana Restaurants International Business Description

Other Exchanges AMR:United Arab Emirates
Address Al Rayyan Complex, Al Nahda, 16 Floor, Tower A, Sharjah, ARE
Americana Restaurants International PLC is a diversified, pan-regional restaurant platform operator. It operates iconic brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Hardee's, Krispy Kreme, and TGI Fridays, along with proprietary brands such as Wimpy and Chicken Tikka. The company operates restaurants under a portfolio of different brands across key consumer verticals and occasions, including key Quick Service Restaurant categories (chicken, burger, and pizza), fast casual, casual dining, indulgence, and coffee concepts. Its reportable business segments are: the main Gulf Cooperation Council countries, which include KSA, Kuwait, and UAE, Lower Gulf countries (comprising Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain), North Africa (Egypt and Morocco), and Others (Kazakhstan, Iraq, Lebanon, and Jordan).
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