PRL Global (ASX:PRG) Beneish M-Score: -2.55 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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Price A$1.16
GF Value A$2.25
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What is PRL Global Beneish M-Score?

PRL Global ASX:PRG +0.87% 80 Beneish M-Score is -2.55 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:PRG with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.25 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, PRL Global ranks worse than 53.42% 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 -2.55 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ASX:PRG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.85   Med: -2.48   Max: 1.74
Current: -2.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of PRL Global was 1.74. The lowest was -2.85. And the median was -2.48.


PRL Global Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PRL Global'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.

PRL Global Beneish M-Score Chart

PRL Global 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 -2.41 1.74 -1.93 -2.01 -2.55

PRL Global 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 -2.01 0.00 -2.55 0.00

ASX:PRG vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, PRL Global'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.


PRL Global Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, PRL Global's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PRL Global 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 PRL Global 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 * 0.7848+0.528 * 1.0872+0.404 * 1.282+0.892 * 1.165+0.115 * 0.8584
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0826+4.679 * -0.032771-0.327 * 0.999
=-2.55

* 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$190 Mil.
Revenue was A$1,478 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$59 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$360 Mil.
Total Assets was A$505 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$94 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$17 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$29 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$216 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$16 Mil.
Net Income was A$11 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$8 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was A$20 Mil.
Total Receivables was A$207 Mil.
Revenue was A$1,268 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$55 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$350 Mil.
Total Assets was A$484 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$96 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$14 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$23 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$194 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$28 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)
=(189.621 / 1477.722) / (207.389 / 1268.393)
=0.12832 / 0.163505
=0.7848

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)
=(55.12 / 1268.393) / (59.068 / 1477.722)
=0.043457 / 0.039972
=1.0872

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 - (359.992 + 94.466) / 505.179) / (1 - (349.626 + 96.044) / 483.538)
=0.100402 / 0.078314
=1.282

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
=1477.722 / 1268.393
=1.165

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))
=(14.082 / (14.082 + 96.044)) / (16.536 / (16.536 + 94.466))
=0.127872 / 0.14897
=0.8584

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)
=(29.264 / 1477.722) / (23.201 / 1268.393)
=0.019803 / 0.018292
=1.0826

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)
=((16.001 + 216.279) / 505.179) / ((28.443 + 194.102) / 483.538)
=0.459797 / 0.460243
=0.999

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
=(10.889 - 7.885 - 19.559) / 505.179
=-0.032771

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.

PRL Global has a M-score of -2.55 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 -2.55 mean?
PRL Global (ASX:PRG) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.55 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on PRL Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PRL Global ranks #516 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is PRL Global's Beneish M-Score too high?
PRL Global's current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. Based on the distribution chart, PRL Global ranks #516 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PRL Global has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PRL Global's Beneish M-Score compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, PRL Global ranks #516 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places PRL Global 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 PRL Global and its competitors. PRL Global's current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PRL Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PRL Global (ASX:PRG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.25, compared to a current price of A$1.16 — trading 48.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. PRL Global's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 PRL Global (ASX:PRG), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.55 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 PRL Global (ASX:PRG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PRL Global stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$1.16 is trading 48.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.25. GuruFocus considers PRL Global to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:PRG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.55
  • GF Value™: A$2.25 vs. price of A$1.16 (48.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

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


PRL Global Business Description

Address 6 Thorogood Street, Burswood, Perth, WA, AUS, 6100
PRL Global Ltd is a diversified industrial company. Its core business is providing phosphate rock to mainly Southeast Asian markets. The company's operating segments include Fertilizer and Logistics. The logistics division generates the majority of the group's revenue. The Logistics operating segment mainly involves trading, importing, and exporting commodities. It operates in the following geographic areas: Australia, Malaysia, Switzerland, and Singapore. Geographically, the company receives maximum revenue from Australia.
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