Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac (XBEL:MTLC) Beneish M-Score: -3.35 (As of Sep. 14, 2026)

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XBEL:MTLC Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac XBEL:MTLC
94 GF Score
Price RSD2,000.00
GF Value RSD2,202.62
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac Beneish M-Score?

Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac XBEL:MTLC 94 Beneish M-Score is -3.35 as of Sep. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates XBEL:MTLC with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of RSD2,202.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,401 Hardware companies, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac ranks better than 91.8% 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 -3.35 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XBEL:MTLC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.35   Med: 9.11   Max: 54.51
Current: -3.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac was 54.51. The lowest was -3.35. And the median was 9.11.


Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac'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.

Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac Beneish M-Score Chart

Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac Annual Data
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Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac Semi-Annual Data
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XBEL:MTLC vs AAPL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac'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.


Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac 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 Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac 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 * 0.8421+0.528 * 1.0057+0.404 * 0.9713+0.892 * 1.1124+0.115 * 1.0015
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9737+4.679 * -0.012874-0.327 * 0.973
=-2.58

* 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 (Dec24) TTM:Last Year (Dec23) TTM:
Total Receivables was RSD1,131 Mil.
Revenue was RSD16,553 Mil.
Gross Profit was RSD4,936 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RSD7,112 Mil.
Total Assets was RSD11,575 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RSD3,934 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RSD484 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RSD88 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RSD3,426 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RSD774 Mil.
Net Income was RSD744 Mil.
Gross Profit was RSD0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was RSD893 Mil.
Total Receivables was RSD1,207 Mil.
Revenue was RSD14,881 Mil.
Gross Profit was RSD4,463 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RSD6,884 Mil.
Total Assets was RSD11,144 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was RSD3,735 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was RSD460 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was RSD82 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RSD3,450 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was RSD706 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)
=(1130.925 / 16553.056) / (1207.34 / 14880.528)
=0.068321 / 0.081136
=0.8421

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)
=(4462.897 / 14880.528) / (4936.423 / 16553.056)
=0.299915 / 0.298218
=1.0057

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 - (7111.786 + 3933.908) / 11574.656) / (1 - (6883.888 + 3735.484) / 11143.666)
=0.0457 / 0.047049
=0.9713

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
=16553.056 / 14880.528
=1.1124

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))
=(459.906 / (459.906 + 3735.484)) / (483.544 / (483.544 + 3933.908))
=0.109622 / 0.109462
=1.0015

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)
=(88.403 / 16553.056) / (81.616 / 14880.528)
=0.005341 / 0.005485
=0.9737

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)
=((774.215 + 3425.805) / 11574.656) / ((705.698 + 3450.272) / 11143.666)
=0.362863 / 0.372945
=0.973

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
=(743.713 - 0 - 892.725) / 11574.656
=-0.012874

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.

Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac has a M-score of -2.58 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 -3.35 mean?
Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac (XBEL:MTLC) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.35 as of Sep. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac ranks #197 out of 2401 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's Beneish M-Score too high?
Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's current Beneish M-Score is -3.35. Based on the distribution chart, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac ranks #197 out of 2401 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's Beneish M-Score compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac ranks #197 out of 2401 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac in the top 8% 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac and its competitors. Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's current Beneish M-Score is -3.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac (XBEL:MTLC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RSD2,202.62, compared to a current price of RSD2,000.00 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.35. Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 4 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 Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac (XBEL:MTLC), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.35 as of Sep. 14, 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 Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac (XBEL:MTLC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RSD2,000.00 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RSD2,202.62. GuruFocus considers Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XBEL:MTLC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.35
  • GF Value™: RSD2,202.62 vs. price of RSD2,000.00 (9.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac Business Description

Address Kneza Aleksandra 212, Gornji Milanovac, SRB, 32300
Metalac a.d. , Gornji Milanovac produces and sells enamel, Teflon-coated, aluminum and stainless-steel cookware. It also sells water heaters, transport and luxurious cardboard packing materials, steel products, and others.
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