Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) Beneish M-Score: -2.51 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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GF Value A$12.53
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What is Dicker Data Beneish M-Score?

Dicker Data ASX:DDR -0.32% 79 Beneish M-Score is -2.51 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:DDR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of A$12.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,404 Hardware companies, Dicker Data ranks better than 53.2% 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 -2.51 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ASX:DDR' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.81   Med: -2.32   Max: -1.39
Current: -2.51

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Dicker Data was -1.39. The lowest was -2.81. And the median was -2.32.


Dicker Data Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dicker Data'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.

Dicker Data Beneish M-Score Chart

Dicker Data 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 -1.39 -1.77 -2.06 -2.54 -2.51

Dicker Data 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 -2.06 0.00 -2.54 0.00 -2.51

ASX:DDR vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Dicker Data'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.


Dicker Data Beneish M-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Dicker Data's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dicker Data 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 Dicker Data 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 * 0.9432+0.528 * 1.0499+0.404 * 0.918+0.892 * 1.126+0.115 * 0.9805
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9648+4.679 * -0.01849-0.327 * 1.0165
=-2.51

* 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 A$552 Mil.
Revenue was A$2,559 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$348 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$951 Mil.
Total Assets was A$1,149 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$105 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$14 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$160 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$614 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$271 Mil.
Net Income was A$86 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$9 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was A$97 Mil.
Total Receivables was A$519 Mil.
Revenue was A$2,273 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$324 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$857 Mil.
Total Assets was A$1,062 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$111 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$14 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$147 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$546 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$258 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)
=(551.712 / 2559.141) / (519.467 / 2272.777)
=0.215585 / 0.22856
=0.9432

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)
=(324.171 / 2272.777) / (347.666 / 2559.141)
=0.142632 / 0.135853
=1.0499

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 - (950.816 + 105.126) / 1149.152) / (1 - (856.744 + 111.324) / 1061.899)
=0.081112 / 0.088362
=0.918

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
=2559.141 / 2272.777
=1.126

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))
=(14.142 / (14.142 + 111.324)) / (13.654 / (13.654 + 105.126))
=0.112716 / 0.114952
=0.9805

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)
=(159.674 / 2559.141) / (146.983 / 2272.777)
=0.062394 / 0.064671
=0.9648

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)
=((271.087 + 613.501) / 1149.152) / ((258.213 + 545.933) / 1061.899)
=0.769775 / 0.757272
=1.0165

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
=(85.589 - 9.374 - 97.463) / 1149.152
=-0.01849

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.

Dicker Data has a M-score of -2.51 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 -2.51 mean?
Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.51 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Dicker Data and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dicker Data ranks #1125 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Dicker Data's Beneish M-Score too high?
Dicker Data's current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. Based on the distribution chart, Dicker Data ranks #1125 out of 2404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dicker Data has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dicker Data's Beneish M-Score compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Dicker Data ranks #1125 out of 2404 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Dicker Data 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 Hardware company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Hardware 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 Dicker Data and its competitors. Dicker Data's current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dicker Data stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$12.53, compared to a current price of A$12.35 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.51. Dicker Data's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Dicker Data (ASX:DDR), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.51 as of Jun. 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 Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dicker Data stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$12.35 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$12.53. GuruFocus considers Dicker Data to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:DDR:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.51
  • GF Value™: A$12.53 vs. price of A$12.35 (1.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Dicker Data Business Description

Other Exchanges D0D:Germany
Address 238 Captain Cook Drive, Kurnell, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2231
Dicker Data Ltd is engaged in the wholesale distribution of computer hardware, software, cloud, access control, surveillance, and emerging technologies. The company is organized into three operating segments: Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore operations. The Maximum revenue is generated from its operations in Australia.
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