ICL Group (XTAE:ICL) Beneish M-Score: -2.61 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


XTAE:ICL ICL Group Ltd XTAE:ICL
83 GF Score
Price ₪14.94
GF Value ₪18.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is ICL Group Beneish M-Score?

ICL Group XTAE:ICL -0.27% 83 Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates XTAE:ICL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪18.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Agriculture companies, ICL Group ranks better than 68.16% 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 -2.61 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

XTAE:ICL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3   Med: -2.68   Max: -2.01
Current: -2.61

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of ICL Group was -2.01. The lowest was -3.00. And the median was -2.68.


ICL Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ICL Group'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.

ICL Group Beneish M-Score Chart

ICL Group 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 -2.27 -2.44 -2.67 -2.97 -2.61

ICL Group 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 -2.85 -2.76 -2.73 -2.61 -2.61

XTAE:ICL vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, ICL Group'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.


ICL Group Beneish M-Score vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, ICL Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ICL Group 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 ICL Group 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 * 1.0485+0.528 * 1.0813+0.404 * 1.0021+0.892 * 1.078+0.115 * 1.039
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9721+4.679 * -0.056653-0.327 * 1.1002
=-2.61

* 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 ₪5,942 Mil.
Revenue was 5995.585 + 5041.271 + 5491.755 + 5429.517 = ₪21,958 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1855.282 + 1387.016 + 1790.081 + 1641.895 = ₪6,674 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₪13,191 Mil.
Total Assets was ₪38,555 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₪20,971 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₪1,849 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₪4,283 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₪9,588 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₪6,591 Mil.
Net Income was 373.427 + -216.351 + 340.827 + 275.625 = ₪774 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 2.964 + -254.879 + 14.819 + -23.71 = ₪-261 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 577.923 + 930.605 + 912.823 + 797.238 = ₪3,219 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₪5,258 Mil.
Revenue was 5236.876 + 4744.9 + 5195.384 + 5192.42 = ₪20,370 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1659.678 + 1585.585 + 1766.371 + 1683.387 = ₪6,695 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₪11,369 Mil.
Total Assets was ₪34,649 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₪19,341 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₪1,778 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₪4,087 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₪7,715 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₪5,501 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)
=(5942.239 / 21958.128) / (5257.622 / 20369.58)
=0.270617 / 0.258111
=1.0485

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)
=(6695.021 / 20369.58) / (6674.274 / 21958.128)
=0.328677 / 0.303955
=1.0813

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 - (13191.473 + 20971.212) / 38554.903) / (1 - (11368.792 + 19341.171) / 34648.734)
=0.113921 / 0.113677
=1.0021

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
=21958.128 / 20369.58
=1.078

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))
=(1778.225 / (1778.225 + 19341.171)) / (1849.354 / (1849.354 + 20971.212))
=0.084199 / 0.081039
=1.039

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)
=(4282.562 / 21958.128) / (4086.956 / 20369.58)
=0.195033 / 0.20064
=0.9721

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)
=((6591.291 + 9587.602) / 38554.903) / ((5500.646 + 7714.537) / 34648.734)
=0.419633 / 0.381404
=1.1002

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
=(773.528 - -260.806 - 3218.589) / 38554.903
=-0.056653

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.

ICL Group has a M-score of -2.61 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 -2.61 mean?
ICL Group (XTAE:ICL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.61 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on ICL Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ICL Group ranks #78 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is ICL Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
ICL Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Based on the distribution chart, ICL Group ranks #78 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ICL Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ICL Group's Beneish M-Score compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, ICL Group ranks #78 out of 245 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts ICL Group 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Agriculture 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 ICL Group and its competitors. ICL Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ICL Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ICL Group (XTAE:ICL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪18.19, compared to a current price of ₪14.94 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. ICL Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 ICL Group (XTAE:ICL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Jun. 30, 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 ICL Group (XTAE:ICL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ICL Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₪14.94 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₪18.19. GuruFocus considers ICL Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XTAE:ICL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.61
  • GF Value™: ₪18.19 vs. price of ₪14.94 (17.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

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


ICL Group Business Description

Other Exchanges ICL:USA
Address 23 Aranha Street, P.O. Box 20245, Millennium Tower, Tel-Aviv, ISR, 61202
ICL Group Ltd is a manufacturer of products based on minerals. The firm is comprised of four segments: phosphate solutions, potash, industrial products, and growing solutions. These segments all contribute to the company's development of agriculture, food, and engineered material products and services. Maximum revenue is generated from its phosphate solutions segment which uses phosphate commodity products, such as phosphate rock and fertilizer-grade phosphoric acid (green phosphoric acid), to produce specialty products. This segment also produces and markets phosphate-based fertilizers. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Brazil, the United States of America, China, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Israel, France, India, Netherlands, and other countries.
83GF Score

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