G8 Education (ASX:GEM) Beneish M-Score: -3.54 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is G8 Education Beneish M-Score?

G8 Education ASX:GEM 54 Beneish M-Score is -3.54 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:GEM with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Education companies, G8 Education ranks better than 90.95% 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 -3.54 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for G8 Education's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:GEM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.56   Med: -2.59   Max: -2.17
Current: -3.54

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of G8 Education was -2.17. The lowest was -3.56. And the median was -2.59.


G8 Education Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for G8 Education'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.

G8 Education Beneish M-Score Chart

G8 Education 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 -2.43 -2.62 -2.85 -2.51 -3.54

G8 Education 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 -2.85 0.00 -2.51 0.00 -3.54

ASX:GEM vs EDU, TAL, GHC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, G8 Education'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.


G8 Education Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, G8 Education's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where G8 Education's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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G8 Education 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 G8 Education 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 * 0.429+0.528 * 0.9972+0.404 * 0.8655+0.892 * 0.9326+0.115 * 0.9833
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9986+4.679 * -0.069326-0.327 * 1.2685
=-3.54

* 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$11.9 Mil.
Revenue was A$946.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$917.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$72.5 Mil.
Total Assets was A$1,542.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$664.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$106.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$578.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$250.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$748.9 Mil.
Net Income was A$-303.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$-364.4 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was A$168.0 Mil.
Total Receivables was A$29.7 Mil.
Revenue was A$1,015.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$981.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$90.9 Mil.
Total Assets was A$1,907.4 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$665.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$104.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$621.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$262.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$711.5 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)
=(11.873 / 946.842) / (29.68 / 1015.268)
=0.01254 / 0.029234
=0.429

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)
=(981.114 / 1015.268) / (917.548 / 946.842)
=0.96636 / 0.969061
=0.9972

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 - (72.541 + 664.491) / 1542.789) / (1 - (90.857 + 665.485) / 1907.381)
=0.522273 / 0.603466
=0.8655

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
=946.842 / 1015.268
=0.9326

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))
=(104.575 / (104.575 + 665.485)) / (106.477 / (106.477 + 664.491))
=0.135801 / 0.138108
=0.9833

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)
=(578.544 / 946.842) / (621.198 / 1015.268)
=0.611025 / 0.611856
=0.9986

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)
=((748.925 + 250.356) / 1542.789) / ((711.496 + 262.458) / 1907.381)
=0.647711 / 0.510624
=1.2685

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
=(-303.305 - -364.39 - 168.04) / 1542.789
=-0.069326

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.

G8 Education has a M-score of -3.54 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 -3.54 mean?
G8 Education (ASX:GEM) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.54 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on G8 Education and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, G8 Education ranks #22 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is G8 Education's Beneish M-Score too high?
G8 Education's current Beneish M-Score is -3.54. Based on the distribution chart, G8 Education ranks #22 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, G8 Education has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does G8 Education's Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, G8 Education ranks #22 out of 243 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places G8 Education in the top 9% 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 an Education company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Education 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 G8 Education and its competitors. G8 Education's current Beneish M-Score is -3.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is G8 Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G8 Education (ASX:GEM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.17, compared to a current price of A$0.12 — trading 89.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.54. G8 Education's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 G8 Education (ASX:GEM), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.54 as of Jun. 24, 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 G8 Education (ASX:GEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G8 Education stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.12 is trading 89.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.17. GuruFocus considers G8 Education to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:GEM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.54
  • GF Value™: A$1.17 vs. price of A$0.12 (89.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs

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


G8 Education Business Description

Other Exchanges 3EAG:Germany
Address 159 Varsity Parade, Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast, QLD, AUS, 4227
G8 Education Ltd is a provider of quality early learning education and care, operating under a range of trusted brands. The company has one operating segment, being the operation of child care centers. G8 does not own the buildings from which its childcare centers operate.
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