Lincotrade & Associates Holdings (SGX:BFT) Beneish M-Score: -1.86 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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What is Lincotrade & Associates Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Lincotrade & Associates Holdings SGX:BFT +1.33% 31 Beneish M-Score is -1.86 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates SGX:BFT with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,705 Construction companies, Lincotrade & Associates Holdings ranks worse than 79.53% 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 -1.86 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lincotrade & Associates Holdings's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SGX:BFT' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -82.14   Med: -2.98   Max: -0.66
Current: -1.86

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Lincotrade & Associates Holdings was -0.66. The lowest was -82.14. And the median was -2.98.


Lincotrade & Associates Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lincotrade & Associates Holdings'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.

Lincotrade & Associates Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Lincotrade & Associates Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
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Lincotrade & Associates Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.49 0.00 -1.86 0.00

SGX:BFT vs PWR, FIX, EME: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Lincotrade & Associates Holdings'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.


Lincotrade & Associates Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Lincotrade & Associates Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lincotrade & Associates Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Lincotrade & Associates Holdings 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 Lincotrade & Associates Holdings 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 * 1.5549+0.528 * 0.9255+0.404 * 1.0462+0.892 * 1.0852+0.115 * 0.7904
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2334+4.679 * 0.034745-0.327 * 1.1378
=-1.86

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was S$19.75 Mil.
Revenue was S$73.64 Mil.
Gross Profit was S$9.24 Mil.
Total Current Assets was S$34.85 Mil.
Total Assets was S$51.98 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was S$10.83 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was S$1.15 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was S$0.87 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was S$33.07 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was S$0.04 Mil.
Net Income was S$2.56 Mil.
Gross Profit was S$0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was S$0.75 Mil.
Total Receivables was S$11.70 Mil.
Revenue was S$67.86 Mil.
Gross Profit was S$7.88 Mil.
Total Current Assets was S$24.30 Mil.
Total Assets was S$39.81 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was S$10.89 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was S$0.89 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was S$0.65 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was S$22.21 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was S$0.07 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)
=(19.747 / 73.643) / (11.703 / 67.862)
=0.268145 / 0.172453
=1.5549

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)
=(7.876 / 67.862) / (9.235 / 73.643)
=0.116059 / 0.125402
=0.9255

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 - (34.851 + 10.825) / 51.978) / (1 - (24.301 + 10.891) / 39.805)
=0.121244 / 0.11589
=1.0462

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
=73.643 / 67.862
=1.0852

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))
=(0.893 / (0.893 + 10.891)) / (1.148 / (1.148 + 10.825))
=0.075781 / 0.095882
=0.7904

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)
=(0.874 / 73.643) / (0.653 / 67.862)
=0.011868 / 0.009622
=1.2334

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)
=((0.038 + 33.067) / 51.978) / ((0.07 + 22.212) / 39.805)
=0.636904 / 0.559779
=1.1378

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
=(2.557 - 0 - 0.751) / 51.978
=0.034745

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.

Lincotrade & Associates Holdings has a M-score of -1.86 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 -1.86 mean?
Lincotrade & Associates Holdings (SGX:BFT) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.86 as of Aug. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Lincotrade & Associates Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lincotrade & Associates Holdings ranks #1356 out of 1705 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is Lincotrade & Associates Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Lincotrade & Associates Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -1.86. Based on the distribution chart, Lincotrade & Associates Holdings ranks #1356 out of 1705 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lincotrade & Associates Holdings has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lincotrade & Associates Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Lincotrade & Associates Holdings ranks #1356 out of 1705 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Lincotrade & Associates Holdings 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 Construction company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Construction 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 Lincotrade & Associates Holdings and its competitors. Lincotrade & Associates Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lincotrade & Associates Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lincotrade & Associates Holdings (SGX:BFT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.25, compared to a current price of S$0.38 — trading 52% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.86. Lincotrade & Associates Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 5 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 Lincotrade & Associates Holdings (SGX:BFT), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.86 as of Aug. 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 Lincotrade & Associates Holdings (SGX:BFT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lincotrade & Associates Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S$0.38 is trading 52% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.25. GuruFocus considers Lincotrade & Associates Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:BFT:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.86
  • GF Value™: S$0.25 vs. price of S$0.38 (52% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Lincotrade & Associates Holdings Business Description

Address 39 Sungei Kadut Loop, Singapore, SGP, 729494
Lincotrade & Associates Holdings Ltd specializes in interior fitting out services, additions and alterations ("A&A") works, and other building construction services. Its segments include commercial premises, such as offices, hotels, shopping malls, and food and beverage establishments; residential premises such as condominium developments; and show flats and sales galleries. The company generates the majority of its revenue from commercial premises. Geographically the company operates in Singapore.
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