Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co (XKRX:000970) Beneish M-Score: -2.39 (As of Sep. 08, 2026)

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XKRX:000970 Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co Ltd XKRX:000970
71 GF Score
Price ₩6,660.00
GF Value ₩6,102.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co Beneish M-Score?

Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co XKRX:000970 71 Beneish M-Score is -2.39 as of Sep. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKRX:000970 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩6,102.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 591 Steel companies, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co ranks worse than 58.38% 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 -2.39 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XKRX:000970' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.94   Med: -2.47   Max: -1.34
Current: -2.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co was -1.34. The lowest was -2.94. And the median was -2.47.


Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co'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.

Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.53 -1.59 -2.52 -2.72 -2.69

Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -2.52 -2.45 -2.53 -2.40 -2.39

XKRX:000970 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co'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.


Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co 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 Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co 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 * 1.1693+0.528 * 0.9927+0.404 * 0.8835+0.892 * 0.9898+0.115 * 1.0383
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0072+4.679 * -0.00012-0.327 * 1.0186
=-2.39

* 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 (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₩52,712 Mil.
Revenue was 111848.769 + 92083.281 + 103730.232 + 101598.394 = ₩409,261 Mil.
Gross Profit was 22200.904 + 16284.307 + 20511.124 + 17066.389 = ₩76,063 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₩258,633 Mil.
Total Assets was ₩441,081 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₩122,432 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₩7,102 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₩40,796 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₩60,839 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩1,394 Mil.
Net Income was 5858.26 + 2624.965 + 4433.819 + 4127.669 = ₩17,045 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₩0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -5626.868 + 1207.179 + 20152.629 + 1364.587 = ₩17,098 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₩45,543 Mil.
Revenue was 109966.651 + 91324.731 + 115789.277 + 96401.828 = ₩413,482 Mil.
Gross Profit was 18393.7 + 17144.318 + 22827.782 + 17922.819 = ₩76,289 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₩241,867 Mil.
Total Assets was ₩428,597 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₩120,722 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₩7,288 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₩40,921 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₩57,687 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩1,680 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)
=(52711.885 / 409260.676) / (45543.014 / 413482.487)
=0.128798 / 0.110145
=1.1693

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)
=(76288.619 / 413482.487) / (76062.724 / 409260.676)
=0.184503 / 0.185854
=0.9927

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 - (258633.288 + 122432.254) / 441081.02) / (1 - (241866.941 + 120722.302) / 428597.425)
=0.136065 / 0.15401
=0.8835

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
=409260.676 / 413482.487
=0.9898

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))
=(7287.53 / (7287.53 + 120722.302)) / (7102.157 / (7102.157 + 122432.254))
=0.056929 / 0.054828
=1.0383

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)
=(40795.784 / 409260.676) / (40921.412 / 413482.487)
=0.099682 / 0.098968
=1.0072

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)
=((1393.596 + 60838.659) / 441081.02) / ((1680.088 + 57687.103) / 428597.425)
=0.14109 / 0.138515
=1.0186

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
=(17044.713 - 0 - 17097.527) / 441081.02
=-0.00012

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.

Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co has a M-score of -2.39 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.39 mean?
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co (XKRX:000970) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.39 as of Sep. 08, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co ranks #345 out of 591 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Based on the distribution chart, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co ranks #345 out of 591 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co ranks #345 out of 591 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co 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 Steel company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Steel 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 Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co and its competitors. Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co (XKRX:000970) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩6,102.89, compared to a current price of ₩6,660.00 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.39. Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co (XKRX:000970), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.39 as of Sep. 08, 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 Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co (XKRX:000970) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₩6,660.00 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩6,102.89. GuruFocus considers Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:000970:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.39
  • GF Value™: ₩6,102.89 vs. price of ₩6,660.00 (9.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:000970 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co Business Description

Address 525 Eulsukdo-daero, Saha-gu, Busan, KOR, 604-030
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of cast iron pipes, mild steel pipes, straight and special-shaped pipes, other bolts and nuts, and other machine castings at its Busan Shinpyeong Plant, and produces pile steel pipes and water supply-coated steel pipes at its Pohang Plant.
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