Steppe Cement (STU:ST9) Beneish M-Score: -3.74 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


STU:ST9 Steppe Cement Ltd STU:ST9
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What is Steppe Cement Beneish M-Score?

Steppe Cement STU:ST9 +5.05% 53 Beneish M-Score is -3.74 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:ST9 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 389 Building Materials companies, Steppe Cement ranks better than 95.89% 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 -3.74 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

STU:ST9' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.74   Med: -2.77   Max: 1.52
Current: -3.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Steppe Cement was 1.52. The lowest was -3.74. And the median was -2.77.


Steppe Cement Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Steppe Cement'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.

Steppe Cement Beneish M-Score Chart

Steppe Cement 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 -2.97 1.52 -2.84 -3.12 -3.74

Steppe Cement Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 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 -2.84 0.00 -3.12 0.00 -3.74

STU:ST9 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Steppe Cement'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.


Steppe Cement Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Steppe Cement's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Steppe Cement's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Steppe Cement 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 Steppe Cement 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 * 0.2421+0.528 * 0.9882+0.404 * 0.7886+0.892 * 1.0693+0.115 * 1.0288
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8782+4.679 * -0.129714-0.327 * 1.028
=-3.80

* 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 €0.27 Mil.
Revenue was €86.72 Mil.
Gross Profit was €24.14 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €30.76 Mil.
Total Assets was €69.79 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €38.82 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €4.49 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €18.33 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €14.52 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1.52 Mil.
Net Income was €2.83 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €11.89 Mil.
Total Receivables was €1.04 Mil.
Revenue was €81.10 Mil.
Gross Profit was €22.31 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €31.02 Mil.
Total Assets was €75.61 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €44.30 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €5.28 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €19.52 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €14.90 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2.00 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)
=(0.27 / 86.719) / (1.043 / 81.102)
=0.003114 / 0.01286
=0.2421

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)
=(22.306 / 81.102) / (24.135 / 86.719)
=0.275036 / 0.278313
=0.9882

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 - (30.76 + 38.818) / 69.792) / (1 - (31.021 + 44.297) / 75.612)
=0.003066 / 0.003888
=0.7886

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
=86.719 / 81.102
=1.0693

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))
=(5.284 / (5.284 + 44.297)) / (4.486 / (4.486 + 38.818))
=0.106573 / 0.103593
=1.0288

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)
=(18.331 / 86.719) / (19.521 / 81.102)
=0.211384 / 0.240697
=0.8782

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)
=((1.52 + 14.515) / 69.792) / ((1.995 + 14.904) / 75.612)
=0.229754 / 0.223496
=1.028

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
=(2.834 - 0 - 11.887) / 69.792
=-0.129714

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.

Steppe Cement has a M-score of -3.80 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 -3.74 mean?
Steppe Cement (STU:ST9) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.74 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Steppe Cement and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Steppe Cement ranks #16 out of 389 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Steppe Cement's Beneish M-Score too high?
Steppe Cement's current Beneish M-Score is -3.74. Based on the distribution chart, Steppe Cement ranks #16 out of 389 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Steppe Cement has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steppe Cement's Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Steppe Cement ranks #16 out of 389 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Steppe Cement in the top 4% 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 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 Steppe Cement and its competitors. Steppe Cement's current Beneish M-Score is -3.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steppe Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steppe Cement (STU:ST9) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.20, compared to a current price of €0.21 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.74. Steppe Cement's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Steppe Cement (STU:ST9), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.74 as of Jun. 25, 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 Steppe Cement (STU:ST9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steppe Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.21 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.20. GuruFocus considers Steppe Cement to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:ST9:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.74
  • GF Value™: €0.20 vs. price of €0.21 (4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ST9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Steppe Cement Business Description

Other Exchanges STCM:UK
Address No. 8, Jalan Perak, West Wing, Suite 10.1, 10th Floor, Rohas Perkasa, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50450
Steppe Cement Ltd is an investment holding company based in Malaysia. Its primary business is the production and sale of cement, which is in the Karaganda region, the Republic of Kazakhstan. The company derives revenue from the sale of manufactured goods and the transmission and distribution of electricity.
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