Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL) Beneish M-Score: -2.80 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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XNEP:SHL Soaltee Hotel Ltd XNEP:SHL
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Price NPR498.00
GF Value NPR530.10
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Soaltee Hotel Beneish M-Score?

Soaltee Hotel XNEP:SHL -0.97% 100 Beneish M-Score is -2.80 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates XNEP:SHL with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR530.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 820 Travel & Leisure companies, Soaltee Hotel ranks better than 66.46% 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 -2.8 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XNEP:SHL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.28   Med: -2.16   Max: -0.55
Current: -2.8

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Soaltee Hotel was -0.55. The lowest was -3.28. And the median was -2.16.


Soaltee Hotel Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Soaltee Hotel'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.

Soaltee Hotel Beneish M-Score Chart

Soaltee Hotel Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.52 -1.33 -2.40 -2.60 -2.80

Soaltee Hotel Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jul20 Dec20 Mar21 Jul21 Dec21 Mar22 Jul22 Dec22 Mar23 Jul23 Dec23 Mar24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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 -2.80 0.00 0.00

XNEP:SHL vs MAR, HLT, H: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Soaltee Hotel'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.


Soaltee Hotel Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Soaltee Hotel's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Soaltee Hotel 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 Soaltee Hotel 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 * 0.914+0.528 * 1.0153+0.404 * 0.8993+0.892 * 1.0816+0.115 * 1.1214
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0228+4.679 * -0.058713-0.327 * 1.0431
=-2.80

* 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 (Jul25) TTM:Last Year (Jul24) TTM:
Total Receivables was NPR278 Mil.
Revenue was NPR2,585 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR1,550 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NPR537 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR3,725 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NPR2,771 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NPR154 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NPR59 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NPR650 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR5 Mil.
Net Income was NPR657 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NPR876 Mil.
Total Receivables was NPR281 Mil.
Revenue was NPR2,390 Mil.
Gross Profit was NPR1,455 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NPR569 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR3,156 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NPR2,194 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NPR138 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NPR53 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NPR525 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR7 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)
=(278.217 / 2585.414) / (281.451 / 2390.449)
=0.10761 / 0.11774
=0.914

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)
=(1454.873 / 2390.449) / (1549.756 / 2585.414)
=0.608619 / 0.599423
=1.0153

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 - (537.13 + 2770.729) / 3724.781) / (1 - (569.301 + 2193.754) / 3155.864)
=0.111932 / 0.12447
=0.8993

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
=2585.414 / 2390.449
=1.0816

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))
=(137.503 / (137.503 + 2193.754)) / (153.82 / (153.82 + 2770.729))
=0.058982 / 0.052596
=1.1214

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)
=(59.151 / 2585.414) / (53.47 / 2390.449)
=0.022879 / 0.022368
=1.0228

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)
=((4.814 + 650.182) / 3724.781) / ((6.636 + 525.401) / 3155.864)
=0.175848 / 0.168587
=1.0431

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
=(656.89 - 0 - 875.582) / 3724.781
=-0.058713

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.

Soaltee Hotel has a M-score of -2.80 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 -2.80 mean?
Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.80 as of Aug. 20, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Soaltee Hotel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Soaltee Hotel ranks #275 out of 820 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is Soaltee Hotel's Beneish M-Score too high?
Soaltee Hotel's current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. Based on the distribution chart, Soaltee Hotel ranks #275 out of 820 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Soaltee Hotel has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soaltee Hotel's Beneish M-Score compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Soaltee Hotel ranks #275 out of 820 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Soaltee Hotel 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Soaltee Hotel and its competitors. Soaltee Hotel's current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soaltee Hotel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR530.10, compared to a current price of NPR498.00 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.80. Soaltee Hotel's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 4 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 Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.80 as of Aug. 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 Soaltee Hotel (XNEP:SHL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soaltee Hotel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NPR498.00 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR530.10. GuruFocus considers Soaltee Hotel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:SHL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.80
  • GF Value™: NPR530.10 vs. price of NPR498.00 (6.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Soaltee Hotel Business Description

Address Tahachal, Post Box 3800, Kathmandu, NPL
Soaltee Hotel Ltd is a five-star hotel in Nepal engaged in the tourism industry, offering luxurious properties and hospitality across the region. Its brands include The Soaltee Kathmandu, Tiger Palace By Soaltee Bhairawaha, Soaltee Westend Premier Nepalgunj, and others. The company has three operating segments: the Room Segment, which includes reservations, front desk, housekeeping, and guest services; the Food & Beverage Segment and Flight Services Division, which provide food and beverage services to its customers; and the Other Segment, which includes the Corporate Division, Sales & Marketing Department, Human Resource Department, and other service centres except the Room and Food & Beverage segments. The majority of revenue comes from the Food & Beverage Segment.
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