Kafrit Industries (1993) (XTAE:KAFR) Beneish M-Score: -2.79 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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XTAE:KAFR Kafrit Industries (1993) Ltd XTAE:KAFR
75 GF Score
Price ₪25.47
GF Value ₪24.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kafrit Industries (1993) Beneish M-Score?

Kafrit Industries (1993) XTAE:KAFR +1.88% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.79 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates XTAE:KAFR with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪24.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,526 Chemicals companies, Kafrit Industries (1993) ranks better than 74.12% 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 -2.79 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kafrit Industries (1993)'s Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XTAE:KAFR' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.03   Med: -2.48   Max: -1.22
Current: -2.79

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Kafrit Industries (1993) was -1.22. The lowest was -3.03. And the median was -2.48.


Kafrit Industries (1993) Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kafrit Industries (1993)'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.

Kafrit Industries (1993) Beneish M-Score Chart

Kafrit Industries (1993) 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 -2.03 -2.78 -2.75 -2.36 -2.86

Kafrit Industries (1993) 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 -2.65 -2.64 -2.62 -2.86 -2.79

XTAE:KAFR vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kafrit Industries (1993)'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.


Kafrit Industries (1993) Beneish M-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kafrit Industries (1993)'s Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kafrit Industries (1993)'s Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Kafrit Industries (1993) 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 Kafrit Industries (1993) 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 * 0.9541+0.528 * 1.0612+0.404 * 0.9545+0.892 * 0.9519+0.115 * 1.0116
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0447+4.679 * -0.049496-0.327 * 1.014
=-2.79

* 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 ₪272 Mil.
Revenue was 334.349 + 301.458 + 300.917 + 356.098 = ₪1,293 Mil.
Gross Profit was 77.65 + 53.88 + 63.707 + 78.879 = ₪274 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₪568 Mil.
Total Assets was ₪1,205 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₪326 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₪64 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₪77 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₪495 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₪145 Mil.
Net Income was 12.964 + -2.363 + 13.429 + 23.266 = ₪47 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₪0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -12.54 + 55.48 + 23.719 + 40.263 = ₪107 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₪300 Mil.
Revenue was 334.228 + 315.56 + 357.584 + 350.758 = ₪1,358 Mil.
Gross Profit was 78.226 + 62.57 + 83.395 + 81.409 = ₪306 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₪595 Mil.
Total Assets was ₪1,238 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₪309 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₪61 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₪78 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₪492 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₪156 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)
=(272.46 / 1292.822) / (299.982 / 1358.13)
=0.210748 / 0.220879
=0.9541

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)
=(305.6 / 1358.13) / (274.116 / 1292.822)
=0.225015 / 0.212029
=1.0612

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 - (568.366 + 326.111) / 1204.653) / (1 - (594.873 + 309.048) / 1237.831)
=0.257482 / 0.269754
=0.9545

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
=1292.822 / 1358.13
=0.9519

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))
=(61.196 / (61.196 + 309.048)) / (63.69 / (63.69 + 326.111))
=0.165286 / 0.163391
=1.0116

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)
=(77.383 / 1292.822) / (77.815 / 1358.13)
=0.059856 / 0.057296
=1.0447

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)
=((144.842 + 494.975) / 1204.653) / ((156.276 + 492.11) / 1237.831)
=0.531121 / 0.523808
=1.014

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
=(47.296 - 0 - 106.922) / 1204.653
=-0.049496

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.

Kafrit Industries (1993) has a M-score of -2.79 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 -2.79 mean?
Kafrit Industries (1993) (XTAE:KAFR) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.79 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Kafrit Industries (1993) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kafrit Industries (1993) ranks #395 out of 1526 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is Kafrit Industries (1993)'s Beneish M-Score too high?
Kafrit Industries (1993)'s current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. Based on the distribution chart, Kafrit Industries (1993) ranks #395 out of 1526 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kafrit Industries (1993) has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kafrit Industries (1993)'s Beneish M-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kafrit Industries (1993) ranks #395 out of 1526 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Kafrit Industries (1993) 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 Chemicals company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Chemicals 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 Kafrit Industries (1993) and its competitors. Kafrit Industries (1993)'s current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kafrit Industries (1993) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kafrit Industries (1993) (XTAE:KAFR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪24.83, compared to a current price of ₪25.47 — trading 2.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. Kafrit Industries (1993)'s overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Kafrit Industries (1993) (XTAE:KAFR), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.79 as of Jul. 22, 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 Kafrit Industries (1993) (XTAE:KAFR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kafrit Industries (1993) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₪25.47 is trading 2.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪24.83. GuruFocus considers Kafrit Industries (1993) to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XTAE:KAFR:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.79
  • GF Value™: ₪24.83 vs. price of ₪25.47 (2.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Kafrit Industries (1993) Business Description

Address Kibbutz Kfar-Aza, M.P. Negev, ISR, 8514200
Kafrit Industries (1993) Ltd produces and supplies a range of masterbatches and compounds for the plastic industry. Its product line includes polycarbonates sheets, flame retardants masterbatches and film and agricultural film, among others.
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