Macmahon Holdings (ASX:MAH) Beneish M-Score: -2.37 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


ASX:MAH Macmahon Holdings Ltd ASX:MAH
62 GF Score
Price A$0.96
GF Value A$0.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Macmahon Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Macmahon Holdings ASX:MAH +0.52% 62 Beneish M-Score is -2.37 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:MAH with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Macmahon Holdings ranks better than 54.6% 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 -2.37 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ASX:MAH' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.02   Med: -2.51   Max: 16.25
Current: -2.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Macmahon Holdings was 16.25. The lowest was -4.02. And the median was -2.51.


Macmahon Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Macmahon Holdings'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.

Macmahon Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Macmahon Holdings 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 -4.02 -2.65 -2.85 -1.40 -2.37

Macmahon Holdings 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 -1.40 0.00 -2.37 0.00

Macmahon Holdings Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Macmahon Holdings'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.


Macmahon Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Macmahon Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Macmahon Holdings 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 Macmahon Holdings 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 * 0.9918+0.528 * 1.029+0.404 * 2.5389+0.892 * 1.195+0.115 * 0.9744
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9836+4.679 * -0.142119-0.327 * 1.095
=-2.37

* 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$445 Mil.
Revenue was A$2,427 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$1,804 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$835 Mil.
Total Assets was A$1,761 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$680 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$222 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$1,350 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$720 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$337 Mil.
Net Income was A$74 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$-10 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was A$334 Mil.
Total Receivables was A$375 Mil.
Revenue was A$2,031 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$1,553 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$700 Mil.
Total Assets was A$1,451 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$672 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$212 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$1,148 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$558 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$237 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)
=(444.724 / 2427.458) / (375.198 / 2031.261)
=0.183206 / 0.184712
=0.9918

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)
=(1553.217 / 2031.261) / (1803.867 / 2427.458)
=0.764657 / 0.743109
=1.029

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 - (835.228 + 680.403) / 1760.593) / (1 - (699.903 + 671.912) / 1451.35)
=0.139136 / 0.054801
=2.5389

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
=2427.458 / 2031.261
=1.195

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))
=(211.79 / (211.79 + 671.912)) / (221.944 / (221.944 + 680.403))
=0.239662 / 0.245963
=0.9744

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)
=(1349.711 / 2427.458) / (1148.237 / 2031.261)
=0.556018 / 0.565283
=0.9836

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)
=((336.519 + 719.727) / 1760.593) / ((237.026 + 558.179) / 1451.35)
=0.599938 / 0.547907
=1.095

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
=(73.944 - -9.845 - 334.003) / 1760.593
=-0.142119

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.

Macmahon Holdings has a M-score of -2.37 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 -2.37 mean?
Macmahon Holdings (ASX:MAH) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.37 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Macmahon Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Macmahon Holdings ranks #311 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is Macmahon Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Macmahon Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Based on the distribution chart, Macmahon Holdings ranks #311 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Macmahon Holdings has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macmahon Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Macmahon Holdings ranks #311 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Macmahon Holdings 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Macmahon Holdings and its competitors. Macmahon Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macmahon Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macmahon Holdings (ASX:MAH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.35, compared to a current price of A$0.96 — trading 174.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.37. Macmahon Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Macmahon Holdings (ASX:MAH), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.37 as of Jun. 25, 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 Macmahon Holdings (ASX:MAH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macmahon Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$0.96 is trading 174.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.35. GuruFocus considers Macmahon Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:MAH:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.37
  • GF Value™: A$0.35 vs. price of A$0.96 (174.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Macmahon Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges MCHHF:USAMA2:Germany
Address 15 Hudswell Road, Perth Airport, Perth, WA, AUS, 6105
Macmahon Holdings Ltd is an Australian company providing mining services to clients throughout Australia, Southeast Asia, and South Africa. Its cend-to-end mining services encompass mine development and materials delivery through to engineering, civil construction, on-site mining services, rehabilitation, site remediation, training and equipment maintenance, and refurbishment services. Its segments are Surface Mining, Underground Mining, International Mining, and Civil Infrastructure. It provides a complete set of mining services which includes surface and underground mining, civil and rehabilitation services, equipment maintenance, rentals and management.
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