PIM (XMAU:PIM) Beneish M-Score: -3.16 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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75 GF Score
Price MUR39.80
GF Value MUR42.52
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is PIM Beneish M-Score?

PIM XMAU:PIM 75 Beneish M-Score is -3.16 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates XMAU:PIM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MUR42.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 373 Packaging & Containers companies, PIM ranks better than 93.03% 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 -3.16 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XMAU:PIM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.53   Med: -3.26   Max: -0.81
Current: -3.16

During the past 6 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PIM was -0.81. The lowest was -3.53. And the median was -3.26.


PIM Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PIM'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.

PIM Beneish M-Score Chart

PIM Annual Data
Trend Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -0.81 -3.53 -3.36 -3.16

PIM Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XMAU:PIM vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, PIM'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.


PIM Beneish M-Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, PIM's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PIM 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 PIM 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 * 0.8889+0.528 * 1.1661+0.404 * 0.5749+0.892 * 0.9484+0.115 * 0.9245
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1049+4.679 * -0.093798-0.327 * 0.9356
=-3.16

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was MUR42.6 Mil.
Revenue was MUR340.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was MUR78.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MUR124.5 Mil.
Total Assets was MUR278.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MUR153.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MUR23.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MUR67.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MUR99.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MUR27.2 Mil.
Net Income was MUR5.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was MUR0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MUR31.8 Mil.
Total Receivables was MUR50.5 Mil.
Revenue was MUR359.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was MUR95.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MUR164.7 Mil.
Total Assets was MUR320.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MUR155.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MUR22.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MUR64.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MUR117.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MUR39.2 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)
=(42.56 / 340.931) / (50.489 / 359.498)
=0.124835 / 0.140443
=0.8889

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)
=(95.848 / 359.498) / (77.953 / 340.931)
=0.266616 / 0.228647
=1.1661

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 - (124.497 + 153.413) / 278.022) / (1 - (164.676 + 155.947) / 320.848)
=0.000403 / 0.000701
=0.5749

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
=340.931 / 359.498
=0.9484

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))
=(22.081 / (22.081 + 155.947)) / (23.77 / (23.77 + 153.413))
=0.124031 / 0.134155
=0.9245

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)
=(67.586 / 340.931) / (64.503 / 359.498)
=0.19824 / 0.179425
=1.1049

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)
=((27.235 + 99.807) / 278.022) / ((39.218 + 117.49) / 320.848)
=0.456949 / 0.488418
=0.9356

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
=(5.751 - 0 - 31.829) / 278.022
=-0.093798

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.

PIM has a M-score of -3.16 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 -3.16 mean?
PIM (XMAU:PIM) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.16 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PIM and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PIM ranks #26 out of 373 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is PIM's Beneish M-Score too high?
PIM's current Beneish M-Score is -3.16. Based on the distribution chart, PIM ranks #26 out of 373 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PIM has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PIM's Beneish M-Score compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, PIM ranks #26 out of 373 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places PIM in the top 7% 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 PIM and its competitors. PIM's current Beneish M-Score is -3.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PIM stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PIM (XMAU:PIM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MUR42.52, compared to a current price of MUR39.80 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.16. PIM's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 PIM (XMAU:PIM), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.16 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.

Is PIM (XMAU:PIM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PIM stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MUR39.80 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MUR42.52. GuruFocus considers PIM to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XMAU:PIM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.16
  • GF Value™: MUR42.52 vs. price of MUR39.80 (6.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

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


PIM Business Description

Address Quay Road, PO Box 1173, Port Louis, MUS
PIM Ltd manufactures plastic products for both domestic and industrial purposes. The Company's principal activity is the manufacture of a wide range of plastic products for domestic and industrial purposes destined for the local and regional markets. The product portfolio includes cans, jars, storage boxes, caps, bottles, crates, chairs, composters, containers, goblets, pallets, flower pots, trash cans, and buckets.
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