Cycliq Group (ASX:CYQ) Beneish M-Score: -4.48 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


What is Cycliq Group Beneish M-Score?

Cycliq Group ASX:CYQ +12.50% Beneish M-Score is -4.48 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 820 Travel & Leisure companies, Cycliq Group ranks better than 97.07% 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 -4.48 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ASX:CYQ' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.74   Med: -4.21   Max: -3.37
Current: -4.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Cycliq Group was -3.37. The lowest was -8.74. And the median was -4.21.

Cycliq Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cycliq 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.

Cycliq Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Cycliq Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.01 -3.37 -4.41 -3.87 -4.48

Cycliq Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -3.87 0.00 -4.48 0.00

ASX:CYQ vs AS, HAS, LTH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Cycliq 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.

Cycliq Group Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

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


Cycliq 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 Cycliq 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 * 0.5897+0.528 * 1.0207+0.404 * 4.0289+0.892 * 1.0375+0.115 * 1.0219
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8551+4.679 * -0.620205-0.327 * 1.0605
=-4.48

* 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 A$0.09 Mil.
Revenue was A$4.78 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$2.41 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$1.19 Mil.
Total Assets was A$1.56 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$0.02 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$0.12 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$2.16 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$1.67 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$0.00 Mil.
Net Income was A$-0.55 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$0.28 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was A$0.14 Mil.
 Total Receivables was A$0.15 Mil.
Revenue was A$4.61 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$2.37 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$1.49 Mil.
Total Assets was A$1.60 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$0.03 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$0.25 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$2.44 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$1.61 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$0.00 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)
=(0.093 / 4.781) / (0.152 / 4.608)
=0.019452 / 0.032986
=0.5897

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)
=(2.366 / 4.608) / (2.405 / 4.781)
=0.513455 / 0.503033
=1.0207

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 - (1.194 + 0.016) / 1.564) / (1 - (1.486 + 0.026) / 1.602)
=0.226343 / 0.05618
=4.0289

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
=4.781 / 4.608
=1.0375

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))
=(0.248 / (0.248 + 0.026)) / (0.124 / (0.124 + 0.016))
=0.905109 / 0.885714
=1.0219

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)
=(2.164 / 4.781) / (2.439 / 4.608)
=0.452625 / 0.529297
=0.8551

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)
=((0 + 1.671) / 1.564) / ((0 + 1.614) / 1.602)
=1.068414 / 1.007491
=1.0605

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
=(-0.553 - 0.277 - 0.14) / 1.564
=-0.620205

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.

Cycliq Group has a M-score of -4.48 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 -4.48 mean?
Cycliq Group (ASX:CYQ) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.48 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Cycliq Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cycliq Group ranks #24 out of 820 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Cycliq Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Cycliq Group's current Beneish M-Score is -4.48. Based on the distribution chart, Cycliq Group ranks #24 out of 820 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Cycliq Group's Beneish M-Score compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Cycliq Group ranks #24 out of 820 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Cycliq Group in the top 3% 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 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 Cycliq Group and its competitors. Cycliq Group's current Beneish M-Score is -4.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cycliq Group stock overvalued right now?
Cycliq Group (ASX:CYQ) has a current Beneish M-Score of -4.48. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.48. 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 Cycliq Group (ASX:CYQ), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.48 as of Jul. 03, 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.

Cycliq Group Business Description

Address 513 Hay Street, Unit 14, Subiaco, WA, AUS, 6008
Cycliq Group Ltd is an Australia-based company engaged in designing and developing HD (high definition) camera and lighting combinations, delivering cycling safety and action camera solutions for commuters, mountain bikers, racers, and professional cyclists. It manufactures HD bike cameras, and safety lights and generates revenue from the same. The products of the company are Duo Mount, Silicon Case Bundle, Lumiere Unisex Reflective Jacket, and others. The company generates a majority of its revenues from the USA, followed by the UK, Australia and others.