Ansa McAL (TRN:AMCL) Beneish M-Score: -2.44 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TRN:AMCL Ansa McAL Ltd TRN:AMCL
89 GF Score
Price TTD47.13
GF Value TTD63.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Ansa McAL Beneish M-Score?

Ansa McAL TRN:AMCL -0.15% 89 Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TRN:AMCL with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of TTD63.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 537 Conglomerates companies, Ansa McAL ranks worse than 56.8% 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 -2.44 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TRN:AMCL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.8   Med: -2.54   Max: -2.38
Current: -2.44

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Ansa McAL was -2.38. The lowest was -2.80. And the median was -2.54.


Ansa McAL Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ansa McAL'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.

Ansa McAL Beneish M-Score Chart

Ansa McAL Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.53 -2.38 -2.70 -2.55 -2.44

Ansa McAL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TRN:AMCL vs HON, MMM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Ansa McAL'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.


Ansa McAL Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Ansa McAL's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ansa McAL 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 Ansa McAL 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 * 1.0123+0.528 * 0.9886+0.404 * 0.9981+0.892 * 1.0937+0.115 * 0.915
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9331+4.679 * -0.01687-0.327 * 0.9257
=-2.44

* 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 TTD1,818 Mil.
Revenue was TTD7,788 Mil.
Gross Profit was TTD2,688 Mil.
Total Current Assets was TTD7,163 Mil.
Total Assets was TTD20,618 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was TTD3,245 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was TTD627 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was TTD1,057 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was TTD5,499 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was TTD2,118 Mil.
Net Income was TTD565 Mil.
Gross Profit was TTD0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was TTD913 Mil.
Total Receivables was TTD1,642 Mil.
Revenue was TTD7,121 Mil.
Gross Profit was TTD2,430 Mil.
Total Current Assets was TTD7,115 Mil.
Total Assets was TTD20,175 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was TTD3,051 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was TTD530 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was TTD1,036 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was TTD5,646 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was TTD2,405 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)
=(1817.806 / 7788.368) / (1641.821 / 7121.024)
=0.2334 / 0.23056
=1.0123

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)
=(2429.598 / 7121.024) / (2687.882 / 7788.368)
=0.341187 / 0.345115
=0.9886

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 - (7162.729 + 3245.133) / 20618.314) / (1 - (7114.542 + 3051.035) / 20175.422)
=0.495213 / 0.496141
=0.9981

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
=7788.368 / 7121.024
=1.0937

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))
=(530.456 / (530.456 + 3051.035)) / (626.76 / (626.76 + 3245.133))
=0.14811 / 0.161874
=0.915

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)
=(1057.141 / 7788.368) / (1035.899 / 7121.024)
=0.135733 / 0.145471
=0.9331

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)
=((2118.439 + 5498.973) / 20618.314) / ((2405.399 + 5646.365) / 20175.422)
=0.369449 / 0.399088
=0.9257

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
=(565.17 - 0 - 912.997) / 20618.314
=-0.01687

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.

Ansa McAL has a M-score of -2.44 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 -2.44 mean?
Ansa McAL (TRN:AMCL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.44 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Ansa McAL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ansa McAL ranks #305 out of 537 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is Ansa McAL's Beneish M-Score too high?
Ansa McAL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Based on the distribution chart, Ansa McAL ranks #305 out of 537 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ansa McAL has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ansa McAL's Beneish M-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Ansa McAL ranks #305 out of 537 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Ansa McAL 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Conglomerates 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 Ansa McAL and its competitors. Ansa McAL's current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ansa McAL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ansa McAL (TRN:AMCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is TTD63.13, compared to a current price of TTD47.13 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.44. Ansa McAL's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 7 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 Ansa McAL (TRN:AMCL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.44 as of Jun. 26, 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 Ansa McAL (TRN:AMCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ansa McAL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of TTD47.13 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of TTD63.13. GuruFocus considers Ansa McAL to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TRN:AMCL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.44
  • GF Value™: TTD63.13 vs. price of TTD47.13 (25.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Ansa McAL Business Description

Address 11 Maraval Road, 9th - 11th Floors, TATIL Building, West Indies, Port of Spain, TTO
Ansa McAL Ltd engaged in trading and distribution, construction, manufacturing, packaging and brewing, banking and insurance and the media, retail and service industries. The company has four segments The construction, manufacturing, packaging and brewing segment; The automotive, trading and distribution segment; The banking and insurance segment; and The media, retail, services and parent company segment. The company generates majority of revenue from The construction, manufacturing, packaging and brewing segment which is is a diversified supplier of construction building materials, beverage, glass, chemicals and paint products. The company has presence in Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, and Other countries. It generates majority of revenue from Trinidad & Tobago.
89GF Score

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