Boryung (XKRX:003850) Beneish M-Score: -2.82 (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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XKRX:003850 Boryung XKRX:003850
85 GF Score
Price ₩9,170.00
GF Value ₩9,393.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Boryung Beneish M-Score?

Boryung XKRX:003850 -0.11% 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.82 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKRX:003850 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩9,393.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 913 Drug Manufacturers companies, Boryung ranks better than 76.45% 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 -2.82 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKRX:003850' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88   Med: -2.31   Max: -1.46
Current: -2.82

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Boryung was -1.46. The lowest was -2.88. And the median was -2.31.


Boryung Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Boryung'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.

Boryung Beneish M-Score Chart

Boryung 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 -2.39 -1.79 -2.40 -2.30 -2.75

Boryung 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 -2.28 -2.66 -2.56 -2.75 -2.82

XKRX:003850 vs ZTS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Boryung'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.


Boryung Beneish M-Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Boryung's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Boryung 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 Boryung 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 * 0.9515+0.528 * 0.9579+0.404 * 0.8718+0.892 * 1.008+0.115 * 1.0304
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9563+4.679 * -0.037977-0.327 * 1.1774
=-2.82

* 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 ₩155,906 Mil.
Revenue was 255354.185 + 245348.473 + 280010.259 + 251518.343 = ₩1,032,231 Mil.
Gross Profit was 94583.59 + 84896.545 + 103280.836 + 97320.8 = ₩380,082 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₩672,409 Mil.
Total Assets was ₩1,401,930 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₩221,494 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₩44,219 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₩97,997 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₩257,181 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩232,280 Mil.
Net Income was 41438.477 + 21090.624 + 33998.661 + 8864.322 = ₩105,392 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₩0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 37040.551 + 47664.914 + 48953.783 + 24973.455 = ₩158,633 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₩162,555 Mil.
Revenue was 240550.283 + 256914.273 + 271029.551 + 255561.581 = ₩1,024,056 Mil.
Gross Profit was 86784.193 + 88457.47 + 91245.912 + 94702.149 = ₩361,190 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₩451,379 Mil.
Total Assets was ₩1,124,636 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₩205,800 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₩42,595 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₩101,665 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₩213,194 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩120,298 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)
=(155905.634 / 1032231.26) / (162554.684 / 1024055.688)
=0.151038 / 0.158736
=0.9515

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)
=(361189.724 / 1024055.688) / (380081.771 / 1032231.26)
=0.352705 / 0.368214
=0.9579

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 - (672409.177 + 221493.99) / 1401930.304) / (1 - (451378.899 + 205800.284) / 1124635.606)
=0.362377 / 0.415651
=0.8718

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
=1032231.26 / 1024055.688
=1.008

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))
=(42595.35 / (42595.35 + 205800.284)) / (44219.239 / (44219.239 + 221493.99))
=0.171482 / 0.166417
=1.0304

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)
=(97997.482 / 1032231.26) / (101664.806 / 1024055.688)
=0.094938 / 0.099277
=0.9563

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)
=((232280.406 + 257180.954) / 1401930.304) / ((120298.026 + 213193.938) / 1124635.606)
=0.349134 / 0.296533
=1.1774

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
=(105392.084 - 0 - 158632.703) / 1401930.304
=-0.037977

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.

Boryung has a M-score of -2.82 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 -2.82 mean?
Boryung (XKRX:003850) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.82 as of Aug. 18, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Boryung and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Boryung ranks #215 out of 913 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Boryung's Beneish M-Score too high?
Boryung's current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. Based on the distribution chart, Boryung ranks #215 out of 913 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Boryung has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boryung's Beneish M-Score compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Boryung ranks #215 out of 913 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Boryung in the top 24% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Boryung and its competitors. Boryung's current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boryung stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boryung (XKRX:003850) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩9,393.00, compared to a current price of ₩9,170.00 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.82. Boryung's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Boryung (XKRX:003850), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.82 as of Aug. 18, 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 Boryung (XKRX:003850) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boryung stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩9,170.00 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩9,393.00. GuruFocus considers Boryung to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:003850:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.82
  • GF Value™: ₩9,393.00 vs. price of ₩9,170.00 (2.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:003850 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Boryung Business Description

Address 136, Changgyeonggung-ro, Boryeong Building, Jongno-gu, Seoul, KOR, 110-750
Boryung is part of the healthcare sector. The company's business involves the manufacture and marketing of pharmaceutical products. It manufactures a suite of drugs to address various areas such as blood circulation, gastrointestinal, and hypertension. Boryung markets its products globally through over 100 partners.
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