Silex Systems (ASX:SLX) Beneish M-Score: -3.33 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Silex Systems Beneish M-Score?

Silex Systems ASX:SLX +1.81% 59 Beneish M-Score is -3.33 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:SLX with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of A$8.31 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 987 Semiconductors companies, Silex Systems ranks better than 89.16% 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 -3.33 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ASX:SLX' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.33   Med: -2.34   Max: -1.89
Current: -3.33

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Silex Systems was -1.89. The lowest was -3.33. And the median was -2.34.


Silex Systems Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Silex Systems'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.

Silex Systems Beneish M-Score Chart

Silex Systems Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 -2.34 -1.89 -3.33

Silex Systems Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 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 -1.89 0.00 -3.33 0.00

ASX:SLX vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Silex Systems'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.


Silex Systems Beneish M-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Silex Systems's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Silex Systems 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 Silex Systems 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 * 0.6933+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.8675+0.892 * 1.1123+0.115 * 0.755
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0382+4.679 * -0.111289-0.327 * 1.1851
=-3.33

* 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$6.64 Mil.
Revenue was A$6.79 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$6.79 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$89.67 Mil.
Total Assets was A$98.96 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$1.24 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$0.50 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$10.79 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$7.27 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$0.63 Mil.
Net Income was A$-42.56 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$-34.56 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was A$3.02 Mil.
Total Receivables was A$8.61 Mil.
Revenue was A$6.11 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$6.11 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$126.73 Mil.
Total Assets was A$141.56 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$1.56 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$0.43 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$9.34 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$8.62 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$0.91 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)
=(6.639 / 6.792) / (8.609 / 6.106)
=0.977473 / 1.409925
=0.6933

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)
=(6.106 / 6.106) / (6.792 / 6.792)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (89.671 + 1.241) / 98.959) / (1 - (126.734 + 1.558) / 141.561)
=0.081317 / 0.093733
=0.8675

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
=6.792 / 6.106
=1.1123

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))
=(0.429 / (0.429 + 1.558)) / (0.497 / (0.497 + 1.241))
=0.215903 / 0.285961
=0.755

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)
=(10.787 / 6.792) / (9.341 / 6.106)
=1.588192 / 1.529807
=1.0382

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)
=((0.629 + 7.273) / 98.959) / ((0.914 + 8.624) / 141.561)
=0.079851 / 0.067377
=1.1851

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
=(-42.557 - -34.561 - 3.017) / 98.959
=-0.111289

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.

Silex Systems has a M-score of -3.33 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 -3.33 mean?
Silex Systems (ASX:SLX) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.33 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Silex Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Silex Systems ranks #107 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Silex Systems' Beneish M-Score too high?
Silex Systems' current Beneish M-Score is -3.33. Based on the distribution chart, Silex Systems ranks #107 out of 987 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Silex Systems has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silex Systems' Beneish M-Score compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Silex Systems ranks #107 out of 987 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Silex Systems in the top 11% 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 a Semiconductors company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Semiconductors 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 Silex Systems and its competitors. Silex Systems's current Beneish M-Score is -3.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Silex Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silex Systems (ASX:SLX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$8.31, compared to a current price of A$5.61 — trading 32.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.33. Silex Systems' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Silex Systems (ASX:SLX), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.33 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 Silex Systems (ASX:SLX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silex Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$5.61 is trading 32.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$8.31. GuruFocus considers Silex Systems to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:SLX:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.33
  • GF Value™: A$8.31 vs. price of A$5.61 (32.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Silex Systems Business Description

Address New Illawarra Road, Building 64, Lucas Heights Science and Technology Centre, Lucas Heights, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2234
Silex Systems Ltd is an Australian research and development company. The company focused on the development of the SILEX laser uranium enrichment technology as the next-generation technology for the uranium enrichment industry. The company's operating segment includes Silex Systems; Silex USA, and Translucent. It generates maximum revenue from the Silex Systems segment.
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