Taiga Building Products (TSX:TBL) Beneish M-Score: -3.14 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


TSX:TBL Taiga Building Products Ltd TSX:TBL
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Price C$3.78
GF Value C$3.29
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Taiga Building Products Beneish M-Score?

Taiga Building Products TSX:TBL +2.16% 74 Beneish M-Score is -3.14 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:TBL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of C$3.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 151 Industrial Distribution companies, Taiga Building Products ranks better than 90.73% 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 -3.14 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

TSX:TBL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.43   Med: -2.46   Max: 52.35
Current: -3.14

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Taiga Building Products was 52.35. The lowest was -3.43. And the median was -2.46.


Taiga Building Products Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiga Building Products'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.

Taiga Building Products Beneish M-Score Chart

Taiga Building Products Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.53 -2.15 -2.64 -2.25 -3.04

Taiga Building Products 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 -2.56 -2.72 -2.40 -3.04 -3.14

TSX:TBL vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Taiga Building Products'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.


Taiga Building Products Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Taiga Building Products's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Taiga Building Products's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Taiga Building Products 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 Taiga Building Products 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 * 0.941+0.528 * 0.922+0.404 * 0.5817+0.892 * 0.9636+0.115 * 1.071
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1042+4.679 * -0.047089-0.327 * 1.4055
=-3.14

* 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 C$190 Mil.
Revenue was 349.194 + 359.588 + 431.276 + 440.971 = C$1,581 Mil.
Gross Profit was 37.519 + 41.433 + 48.215 + 49.232 = C$176 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$452 Mil.
Total Assets was C$603 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$128 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$13 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$112 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$178 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$97 Mil.
Net Income was 8.972 + -9.148 + 12.809 + 15.074 = C$28 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0.035 + -20.429 + 0.03 + 0.175 = C$-20 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -54.969 + 35.053 + 78.056 + 18.143 = C$76 Mil.
Total Receivables was C$209 Mil.
Revenue was 399.937 + 389.042 + 423.886 + 427.824 = C$1,641 Mil.
Gross Profit was 37.487 + 41.278 + 45.544 + 44.466 = C$169 Mil.
Total Current Assets was C$538 Mil.
Total Assets was C$702 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was C$119 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was C$13 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was C$105 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was C$138 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was C$90 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)
=(189.586 / 1581.029) / (209.064 / 1640.689)
=0.119913 / 0.127425
=0.941

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)
=(168.775 / 1640.689) / (176.399 / 1581.029)
=0.102868 / 0.111572
=0.922

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 - (452.483 + 128.244) / 602.839) / (1 - (538.331 + 119.351) / 701.944)
=0.03668 / 0.063056
=0.5817

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
=1581.029 / 1640.689
=0.9636

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))
=(13.145 / (13.145 + 119.351)) / (13.093 / (13.093 + 128.244))
=0.099211 / 0.092637
=1.071

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)
=(112.253 / 1581.029) / (105.497 / 1640.689)
=0.071 / 0.0643
=1.1042

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)
=((97.062 + 177.862) / 602.839) / ((90.207 + 137.557) / 701.944)
=0.456049 / 0.324476
=1.4055

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
=(27.707 - -20.189 - 76.283) / 602.839
=-0.047089

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.

Taiga Building Products has a M-score of -3.14 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 -3.14 mean?
Taiga Building Products (TSX:TBL) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.14 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Taiga Building Products and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiga Building Products ranks #14 out of 151 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Taiga Building Products' Beneish M-Score too high?
Taiga Building Products' current Beneish M-Score is -3.14. Based on the distribution chart, Taiga Building Products ranks #14 out of 151 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taiga Building Products has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiga Building Products' Beneish M-Score compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Taiga Building Products ranks #14 out of 151 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Taiga Building Products in the top 9% 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Distribution 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 Taiga Building Products and its competitors. Taiga Building Products's current Beneish M-Score is -3.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiga Building Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiga Building Products (TSX:TBL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$3.29, compared to a current price of C$3.78 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.14. Taiga Building Products' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Taiga Building Products (TSX:TBL), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.14 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 Taiga Building Products (TSX:TBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiga Building Products stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$3.78 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$3.29. GuruFocus considers Taiga Building Products to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:TBL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.14
  • GF Value™: C$3.29 vs. price of C$3.78 (14.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Taiga Building Products Business Description

Other Exchanges TGAFF:USA4T7:Germany
Address 4710 Kingsway, Suite 800, Burnaby, BC, CAN, V5H 4M2
Taiga Building Products Ltd is a Canadian-based company. It is engaged in the production and wholesale distribution of building products. The product range of the company includes composite decking, engineered wood, lumber, mouldings, panels, polyethylene, treated wood, roofing, flooring, and others. The company earns the majority of its revenue from Canada, followed by the United States.
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