Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) Beneish M-Score: 2.56 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


ASX:MPW Metal Powder Works Ltd ASX:MPW
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Price A$1.76
GF Value A$0.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Metal Powder Works Beneish M-Score?

Metal Powder Works ASX:MPW -4.09% 52 Beneish M-Score is 2.56 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:MPW with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Metal Powder Works ranks worse than 91.97% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 2.56 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

ASX:MPW' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.24   Med: -3.57   Max: 2.56
Current: 2.56

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Metal Powder Works was 2.56. The lowest was -5.24. And the median was -3.57.


Metal Powder Works Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metal Powder Works'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.

Metal Powder Works Beneish M-Score Chart

Metal Powder Works 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 1.60 -3.17 -3.97 -4.77 2.56

Metal Powder Works Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 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 -3.97 0.00 -4.77 2.56 0.00

Metal Powder Works Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Metal Powder Works'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.


Metal Powder Works Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Metal Powder Works's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Metal Powder Works 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 Metal Powder Works 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 * 5.5388+0.528 * 1.7819+0.404 * 4.6801+0.892 * 0.7244+0.115 * 0.8007
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 2.4836+4.679 * -0.16849-0.327 * 0.1578
=2.56

* 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$0.32 Mil.
Revenue was A$1.60 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$0.34 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$8.58 Mil.
Total Assets was A$10.33 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$1.38 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$0.57 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$3.96 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$1.86 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$0.25 Mil.
Net Income was A$-6.19 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$-1.91 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was A$-2.54 Mil.
Total Receivables was A$0.08 Mil.
Revenue was A$2.21 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$0.82 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$2.59 Mil.
Total Assets was A$3.48 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$0.86 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$0.27 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$2.20 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$4.24 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$0.26 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)
=(0.321 / 1.601) / (0.08 / 2.21)
=0.2005 / 0.036199
=5.5388

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)
=(0.824 / 2.21) / (0.335 / 1.601)
=0.372851 / 0.209244
=1.7819

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 - (8.577 + 1.375) / 10.327) / (1 - (2.59 + 0.863) / 3.48)
=0.036313 / 0.007759
=4.6801

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
=1.601 / 2.21
=0.7244

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))
=(0.265 / (0.265 + 0.863)) / (0.571 / (0.571 + 1.375))
=0.234929 / 0.293422
=0.8007

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)
=(3.96 / 1.601) / (2.201 / 2.21)
=2.473454 / 0.995928
=2.4836

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)
=((0.245 + 1.859) / 10.327) / ((0.258 + 4.236) / 3.48)
=0.203738 / 1.291379
=0.1578

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
=(-6.192 - -1.911 - -2.541) / 10.327
=-0.16849

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.

Metal Powder Works has a M-score of 2.56 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 2.56 mean?
Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) has a Beneish M-Score of 2.56 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Metal Powder Works and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #630 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 92%.
Is Metal Powder Works' Beneish M-Score too high?
Metal Powder Works' current Beneish M-Score is 2.56. Based on the distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #630 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metal Powder Works has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metal Powder Works' Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metal Powder Works ranks #630 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Metal Powder Works in the lower 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 Metal Powder Works and its competitors. Metal Powder Works's current Beneish M-Score is 2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metal Powder Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.13, compared to a current price of A$1.76 — trading 1253.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 2.56. Metal Powder Works' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW), the current Beneish M-Score is 2.56 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 Metal Powder Works (ASX:MPW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metal Powder Works stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$1.76 is trading 1253.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.13. GuruFocus considers Metal Powder Works to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:MPW:

  • Beneish M-Score: 2.56
  • GF Value™: A$0.13 vs. price of A$1.76 (1253.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Metal Powder Works Business Description

Address No: 1300 Clinton Road, Suite 200, Clinton, PA, USA, 15026
Metal Powder Works Ltd is focused on producing high-quality metal powders for additive manufacturing. The company is engaged in two segments -Welding Technology in which there is development and commercialisation of proprietary high-speed precision welding solutions that improve the economics of fabrication and second is Metal Powders which includes Manufacture and supply of high-quality metal powders and related technologies for advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and other industrial applications.
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