Karo Leather (XPRA:KARIN) Beneish M-Score: -1.59 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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XPRA:KARIN Karo Leather XPRA:KARIN
90 GF Score
Price Kč140.00
GF Value Kč122.40
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Karo Leather Beneish M-Score?

Karo Leather XPRA:KARIN 90 Beneish M-Score is -1.59 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates XPRA:KARIN with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of Kč122.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Karo Leather ranks worse than 83.87% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.59 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

XPRA:KARIN' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.46   Med: -1.59   Max: -0.4
Current: -1.59

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Karo Leather was -0.40. The lowest was -2.46. And the median was -1.59.


Karo Leather Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Karo Leather'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.

Karo Leather Beneish M-Score Chart

Karo Leather Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.40 -2.17 -2.46 -1.33 -1.59

Karo Leather Quarterly Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Sep25 Dec25
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.17 -2.46 -1.33 0.00 -1.59

XPRA:KARIN vs AIN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Karo Leather'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.


Karo Leather Beneish M-Score vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karo Leather's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Karo Leather 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 Karo Leather 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 * 1.7788+0.528 * 1.2103+0.404 * 0.7153+0.892 * 1.232+0.115 * 0.9234
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.020677-0.327 * 1.3603
=-1.59

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was Kč471.45 Mil.
Revenue was Kč300.05 Mil.
Gross Profit was Kč124.94 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Kč644.08 Mil.
Total Assets was Kč1,170.52 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Kč479.69 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Kč43.24 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Kč0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Kč377.19 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Kč94.99 Mil.
Net Income was Kč45.00 Mil.
Gross Profit was Kč0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was Kč20.79 Mil.
Total Receivables was Kč215.13 Mil.
Revenue was Kč243.55 Mil.
Gross Profit was Kč122.74 Mil.
Total Current Assets was Kč368.01 Mil.
Total Assets was Kč912.42 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was Kč493.46 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was Kč40.79 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was Kč0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was Kč156.32 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was Kč114.26 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)
=(471.451 / 300.053) / (215.128 / 243.551)
=1.571226 / 0.883298
=1.7788

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)
=(122.744 / 243.551) / (124.943 / 300.053)
=0.503977 / 0.416403
=1.2103

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 - (644.082 + 479.686) / 1170.523) / (1 - (368.006 + 493.459) / 912.415)
=0.039944 / 0.055841
=0.7153

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
=300.053 / 243.551
=1.232

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))
=(40.792 / (40.792 + 493.459)) / (43.241 / (43.241 + 479.686))
=0.076354 / 0.08269
=0.9234

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)
=(0 / 300.053) / (0 / 243.551)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((94.985 + 377.187) / 1170.523) / ((114.258 + 156.315) / 912.415)
=0.403385 / 0.296546
=1.3603

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
=(44.996 - 0 - 20.793) / 1170.523
=0.020677

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.

Karo Leather has a M-score of -1.59 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 -1.59 mean?
Karo Leather (XPRA:KARIN) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.59 as of Jul. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Karo Leather and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Karo Leather ranks #837 out of 998 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is Karo Leather's Beneish M-Score too high?
Karo Leather's current Beneish M-Score is -1.59. Based on the distribution chart, Karo Leather ranks #837 out of 998 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Karo Leather has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karo Leather's Beneish M-Score compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Karo Leather ranks #837 out of 998 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Karo Leather in the lower 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Karo Leather and its competitors. Karo Leather's current Beneish M-Score is -1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karo Leather stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karo Leather (XPRA:KARIN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Kč122.40, compared to a current price of Kč140.00 — trading 14.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.59. Karo Leather's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 7 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 Karo Leather (XPRA:KARIN), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.59 as of Jul. 26, 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 Karo Leather (XPRA:KARIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karo Leather stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of Kč140.00 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of Kč122.40. GuruFocus considers Karo Leather to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XPRA:KARIN:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.59
  • GF Value™: Kč122.40 vs. price of Kč140.00 (14.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Karo Leather Business Description

Address Rohanske nabrezi 642/35, Prague, CZE, 186 00
Karo Leather is engaged in machine processing and trading of leather for the furniture industry and selling of cowhides. Its products include sells buffalo, cowhide products; and upholstery leather. It markets products in European Union countries, especially Poland.
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