Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co (SAU:6060) Beneish M-Score: -1.29 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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SAU:6060 Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co SAU:6060
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What is Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co Beneish M-Score?

Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co SAU:6060 -0.84% 29 Beneish M-Score is -1.29 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:6060 with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,853 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co ranks worse than 89.26% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.29 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

SAU:6060' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.49   Med: -3.42   Max: 8.55
Current: -1.29

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co was 8.55. The lowest was -4.49. And the median was -3.42.


Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ash-Sharqiyah Development 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.

Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
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Ash-Sharqiyah Development 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 0.00 8.55 0.37 -0.74 -1.29

SAU:6060 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Ash-Sharqiyah Development 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.


Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co Beneish M-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Ash-Sharqiyah Development 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 Ash-Sharqiyah Development 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 * 1.4227+0.528 * 0.2481+0.404 * 0.969+0.892 * 1.8845+0.115 * 1.1584
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.538+4.679 * 0.080334-0.327 * 1.1722
=-1.29

* 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 ﷼44.9 Mil.
Revenue was 55.166 + 54.524 + 76.6 + 59.972 = ﷼246.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was 6.487 + 5.939 + 5.903 + 5.981 = ﷼24.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼155.5 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼418.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼83.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼7.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼8.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼52.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼11.7 Mil.
Net Income was 0.272 + -2.465 + -0.498 + 0.318 = ﷼-2.4 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ﷼0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -5.232 + -12.675 + -9.364 + -8.699 = ﷼-36.0 Mil.
Total Receivables was ﷼16.7 Mil.
Revenue was 44.862 + 34.293 + 39.044 + 12.482 = ﷼130.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.536 + -1.296 + 3.317 + 0.644 = ﷼3.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼169.0 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼407.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼57.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼6.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼8.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼53.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼0.2 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)
=(44.855 / 246.262) / (16.73 / 130.681)
=0.182143 / 0.128022
=1.4227

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)
=(3.201 / 130.681) / (24.31 / 246.262)
=0.024495 / 0.098716
=0.2481

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 - (155.524 + 83.286) / 418.219) / (1 - (168.992 + 57.803) / 406.951)
=0.428983 / 0.442697
=0.969

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
=246.262 / 130.681
=1.8845

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))
=(6.393 / (6.393 + 57.803)) / (7.833 / (7.833 + 83.286))
=0.099586 / 0.085965
=1.1584

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)
=(8.275 / 246.262) / (8.162 / 130.681)
=0.033602 / 0.062457
=0.538

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)
=((11.65 + 52.882) / 418.219) / ((0.226 + 53.341) / 406.951)
=0.154302 / 0.13163
=1.1722

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
=(-2.373 - 0 - -35.97) / 418.219
=0.080334

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.

Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co has a M-score of -1.29 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.29 mean?
Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co (SAU:6060) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.29 as of Jul. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co ranks #1654 out of 1853 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 89.3%.
Is Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.29. Based on the distribution chart, Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co ranks #1654 out of 1853 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co's Beneish M-Score compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co ranks #1654 out of 1853 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ash-Sharqiyah Development 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co and its competitors. Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co (SAU:6060) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.29. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.29. Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co (SAU:6060), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.29 as of Jul. 29, 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.

Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co Business Description

Address 7143 Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Awwal Street, Riyadh, SAU, 2290 - 13512
Ash-Sharqiyah Development Co operates in investment activities, development activities, and logistic services. Its segments include Al-Sharqiya (Holding Company), which is engaged in agriculture, construction, wholesale and retail trade, transportation and storage, accommodation and food service activities, real estate activities, arts, entertainment and leisure, and other service activities. The Company is also engaged in growing vegetables in greenhouses and uncovered variegated vegetables. The Sado Arab Trading Company, which generates maximum revenue, is engaged in food security and logistic services, while the Al Waseet Al Beri Logistics Group is engaged in goods land transportation, refrigerated and frozen goods transportation, and operating storage facilities for all types of goods.
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