Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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SAU:9566 Saudi Lime Industries Co SAU:9566
40 GF Score
Price ﷼13.50
GF Value ﷼19.55
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Saudi Lime Industries Co Beneish M-Score?

Saudi Lime Industries Co SAU:9566 40 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:9566 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼19.55 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Building Materials companies, Saudi Lime Industries Co ranks worse than 55.56% 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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

SAU:9566' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.49   Med: -2.19   Max: -1.88
Current: -2.49

During the past 4 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Saudi Lime Industries Co was -1.88. The lowest was -2.49. And the median was -2.19.

Saudi Lime Industries Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Lime Industries 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 Lime Industries Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Saudi Lime Industries Co Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 -1.88 -2.49

Saudi Lime Industries Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -1.88 0.00 -2.49

SAU:9566 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Saudi Lime Industries 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 Lime Industries Co Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Saudi Lime Industries Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Saudi Lime Industries 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 Lime Industries 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 * 0.9417+0.528 * 0.9627+0.404 * 1.0428+0.892 * 1.2269+0.115 * 0.768
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.5791+4.679 * -0.045025-0.327 * 0.959
=-2.49

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was ﷼75.1 Mil.
Revenue was ﷼255.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was ﷼74.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼151.0 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼510.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼334.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼22.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼5.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼73.2 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼110.6 Mil.
Net Income was ﷼23.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was ﷼0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ﷼46.3 Mil.
 Total Receivables was ﷼65.0 Mil.
Revenue was ﷼208.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was ﷼58.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼135.9 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼492.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼333.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼17.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼7.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼52.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼133.0 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)
=(75.093 / 255.784) / (64.994 / 208.485)
=0.29358 / 0.311744
=0.9417

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)
=(58.76 / 208.485) / (74.882 / 255.784)
=0.281843 / 0.292755
=0.9627

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 - (151.023 + 334.131) / 510.406) / (1 - (135.922 + 333.415) / 492.713)
=0.049474 / 0.047443
=1.0428

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
=255.784 / 208.485
=1.2269

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))
=(17.096 / (17.096 + 333.415)) / (22.658 / (22.658 + 334.131))
=0.048775 / 0.063505
=0.768

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)
=(4.964 / 255.784) / (6.987 / 208.485)
=0.019407 / 0.033513
=0.5791

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)
=((110.611 + 73.223) / 510.406) / ((132.967 + 52.088) / 492.713)
=0.360172 / 0.375584
=0.959

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
=(23.297 - 0 - 46.278) / 510.406
=-0.045025

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 Lime Industries Co has a M-score of -2.49 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 -2.49 mean?
Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Jul. 20, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Saudi Lime Industries Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Lime Industries Co ranks #215 out of 387 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Saudi Lime Industries Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Saudi Lime Industries Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Lime Industries Co ranks #215 out of 387 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Lime Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Lime Industries Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Saudi Lime Industries Co ranks #215 out of 387 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Saudi Lime Industries 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Building Materials 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 Lime Industries Co and its competitors. Saudi Lime Industries Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Lime Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼19.55, compared to a current price of ﷼13.50 — trading 30.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Saudi Lime Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 3 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 Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jul. 20, 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 Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Lime Industries Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼13.50 is trading 30.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼19.55. GuruFocus considers Saudi Lime Industries Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:9566:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.49
  • GF Value™: ﷼19.55 vs. price of ﷼13.50 (30.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9566 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Saudi Lime Industries Co Business Description

Address Al-Kharj Road, P.O Box 355208, Second Industrial City, Riyadh, SAU, 11383
Saudi Lime Industries Co is engaged in the manufacturing of quick and hydrated lime, quicklime powder, the manufacturing of lime sand bricks of various sizes, and the manufacturing of calcium carbonate. The company's operating segments are; Limestone, Carbonate, Bricks, and Support services sector. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Limestone sector segment which includes the manufacturing of quicklime in various sizes, hydrated lime in all kinds of packing, and dololime of all sizes.
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