Polaris Uno (XKRX:114630) Beneish M-Score: -2.62 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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XKRX:114630 Polaris Uno Inc XKRX:114630
78 GF Score
Price ₩1,440.00
GF Value ₩2,813.45
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What is Polaris Uno Beneish M-Score?

Polaris Uno XKRX:114630 -11.71% 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.62 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKRX:114630 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩2,813.45 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,526 Chemicals companies, Polaris Uno ranks better than 59.83% 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 -2.62 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XKRX:114630' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.92   Med: -2.43   Max: -1.24
Current: -2.62

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Polaris Uno was -1.24. The lowest was -3.92. And the median was -2.43.


Polaris Uno Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Polaris Uno'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.

Polaris Uno Beneish M-Score Chart

Polaris Uno 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 -2.90 -2.93 -1.71 -1.24 -3.02

Polaris Uno 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 -1.72 -2.04 -2.05 -3.02 -2.62

XKRX:114630 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Polaris Uno'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.


Polaris Uno Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Polaris Uno's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Polaris Uno 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 Polaris Uno 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 * 0.9724+0.528 * 0.8453+0.404 * 0.6207+0.892 * 1.1917+0.115 * 0.9647
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8206+4.679 * 0.015682-0.327 * 1.4708
=-2.62

* 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 ₩13,491 Mil.
Revenue was 18782.571 + 25422.478 + 28182.15 + 25656.054 = ₩98,043 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3753.317 + 4638.354 + 4851.016 + 3774.557 = ₩17,017 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₩84,242 Mil.
Total Assets was ₩152,486 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₩21,777 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₩1,635 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₩3,261 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₩9,689 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩14,679 Mil.
Net Income was 2423.373 + -1174.201 + 2830.317 + 191.91 = ₩4,271 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₩0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -5075.716 + 5722.918 + 1668.372 + -435.415 = ₩1,880 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₩11,641 Mil.
Revenue was 22564.911 + 21940.27 + 18348.644 + 19416.032 = ₩82,270 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3271.307 + 2746.082 + 2709.856 + 3343.301 = ₩12,071 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₩46,779 Mil.
Total Assets was ₩137,815 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₩23,376 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₩1,689 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₩3,335 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₩14,913 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩60 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)
=(13491.085 / 98043.253) / (11641.388 / 82269.857)
=0.137603 / 0.141502
=0.9724

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)
=(12070.546 / 82269.857) / (17017.244 / 98043.253)
=0.146719 / 0.173569
=0.8453

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 - (84242.088 + 21777.472) / 152485.736) / (1 - (46779.476 + 23376.207) / 137814.939)
=0.304725 / 0.490943
=0.6207

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
=98043.253 / 82269.857
=1.1917

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))
=(1688.947 / (1688.947 + 23376.207)) / (1635.339 / (1635.339 + 21777.472))
=0.067382 / 0.069848
=0.9647

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)
=(3261.194 / 98043.253) / (3334.68 / 82269.857)
=0.033263 / 0.040533
=0.8206

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)
=((14678.549 + 9688.76) / 152485.736) / ((60.499 + 14913.28) / 137814.939)
=0.159801 / 0.108651
=1.4708

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
=(4271.399 - 0 - 1880.159) / 152485.736
=0.015682

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.

Polaris Uno has a M-score of -2.62 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.62 mean?
Polaris Uno (XKRX:114630) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.62 as of Jul. 20, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Polaris Uno and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Polaris Uno ranks #613 out of 1526 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is Polaris Uno's Beneish M-Score too high?
Polaris Uno's current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. Based on the distribution chart, Polaris Uno ranks #613 out of 1526 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Polaris Uno has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polaris Uno's Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Polaris Uno ranks #613 out of 1526 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Polaris Uno in the upper 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Polaris Uno and its competitors. Polaris Uno's current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polaris Uno stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polaris Uno (XKRX:114630) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩2,813.45, compared to a current price of ₩1,440.00 — trading 48.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.62. Polaris Uno's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Polaris Uno (XKRX:114630), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.62 as of Jul. 20, 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 Polaris Uno (XKRX:114630) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polaris Uno stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩1,440.00 is trading 48.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩2,813.45. GuruFocus considers Polaris Uno to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:114630:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.62
  • GF Value™: ₩2,813.45 vs. price of ₩1,440.00 (48.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:114630 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Polaris Uno Business Description

Address Bongdong-Eup, 158-15, Wanju Industrial Complex 3-ro, Jeollabuk-do, Wanju-gun, KOR, 55321
Polaris Uno Inc manufactures various types of thread used to manufacture wigs. The company manufactures and sells synthetic fiber products such as wig yarns, and chemical products such as eyeglass monomers, discoloration dyes, and wig adhesives.
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