Makstil AD (XMAE:STIL) Beneish M-Score: 0.00 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is Makstil AD Beneish M-Score?

Makstil AD XMAE:STIL 80 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates XMAE:STIL with a GF Score™ of 80/100.

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.

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

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Makstil AD was 0.00. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.


Makstil AD Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Makstil AD'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.

Makstil AD Beneish M-Score Chart

Makstil AD Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.01 -1.87 -2.15 -3.06 -1.53

Makstil AD Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25
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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.53 0.00

XMAE:STIL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Makstil AD'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.


Makstil AD Beneish M-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Makstil AD's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Makstil AD 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 Makstil AD 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 * 1.7505+0.528 * 1.2917+0.404 * 0.8173+0.892 * 1.0046+0.115 * 0.8936
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.635+4.679 * 0.025169-0.327 * 0.973
=-1.53

* 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 MKD585 Mil.
Revenue was MKD8,313 Mil.
Gross Profit was MKD800 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MKD4,964 Mil.
Total Assets was MKD8,716 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MKD3,743 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MKD361 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MKD417 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MKD4,200 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MKD502 Mil.
Net Income was MKD274 Mil.
Gross Profit was MKD0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MKD55 Mil.
Total Receivables was MKD333 Mil.
Revenue was MKD8,275 Mil.
Gross Profit was MKD1,029 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MKD4,276 Mil.
Total Assets was MKD8,101 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MKD3,815 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MKD326 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MKD654 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MKD4,001 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MKD491 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)
=(585.379 / 8312.649) / (332.88 / 8274.591)
=0.07042 / 0.040229
=1.7505

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)
=(1029.215 / 8274.591) / (800.441 / 8312.649)
=0.124383 / 0.096292
=1.2917

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 - (4964.227 + 3742.812) / 8715.773) / (1 - (4276.427 + 3814.692) / 8101.05)
=0.001002 / 0.001226
=0.8173

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
=8312.649 / 8274.591
=1.0046

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))
=(325.781 / (325.781 + 3814.692)) / (361.356 / (361.356 + 3742.812))
=0.078682 / 0.088046
=0.8936

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)
=(417.356 / 8312.649) / (654.269 / 8274.591)
=0.050207 / 0.07907
=0.635

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)
=((501.998 + 4200.439) / 8715.773) / ((490.905 + 4001.018) / 8101.05)
=0.539532 / 0.554487
=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
=(274.407 - 0 - 55.044) / 8715.773
=0.025169

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.

Makstil AD has a M-score of -1.53 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 mean?
Makstil AD (XMAE:STIL) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Makstil AD and its competitors.
Is Makstil AD's Beneish M-Score too high?
Makstil AD's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Overall, Makstil AD has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Makstil AD's Beneish M-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
Makstil AD's Beneish M-Score of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Makstil AD and its competitors. Makstil AD's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Makstil AD stock overvalued right now?
Makstil AD (XMAE:STIL) has a current Beneish M-Score of 0.00. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Makstil AD's overall GF Score™ is 80/100. 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 Makstil AD (XMAE:STIL), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jun. 27, 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.

Makstil AD Business Description

Address 16 Makedonska brigada, 18, Skopje, MKD, 1000
Makstil AD is a producer of hot-rolled heavy plates in the Balkan region. The company produces flat-rolled products such as hot rolled plates, hot rolled coils, cold rolled strips and sheets, galvanized strips and sheets and pre-painted coated strips.
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