Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) Beneish M-Score: -2.63 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


ASX:ZIM Zimplats Holdings Ltd ASX:ZIM
75 GF Score
Price A$12.67
GF Value A$22.70
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Zimplats Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Zimplats Holdings ASX:ZIM -6.15% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.63 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:ZIM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of A$22.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Zimplats Holdings ranks better than 67.3% 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 -2.63 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

ASX:ZIM' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -429.47   Med: -2.63   Max: 40.01
Current: -2.63

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Zimplats Holdings was 40.01. The lowest was -429.47. And the median was -2.63.


Zimplats Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zimplats 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.

Zimplats Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Zimplats 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 -2.14 40.01 -1.12 -8.03 -2.63

Zimplats 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 -8.03 0.00 -2.63 0.00

ASX:ZIM vs HL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Zimplats 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.


Zimplats Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Zimplats 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 Zimplats 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 * 0.876+0.528 * 0.9932+0.404 * 1.6578+0.892 * 1.099+0.115 * 0.5513
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.943+4.679 * -0.027838-0.327 * 1.6457
=-2.63

* 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$566 Mil.
Revenue was A$1,270 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$820 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$994 Mil.
Total Assets was A$4,033 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$3,022 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$186 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$215 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$467 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$0 Mil.
Net Income was A$62 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$-21 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was A$195 Mil.
Total Receivables was A$588 Mil.
Revenue was A$1,155 Mil.
Gross Profit was A$741 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$1,193 Mil.
Total Assets was A$6,614 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was A$5,404 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was A$179 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was A$207 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$431 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was A$35 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)
=(565.649 / 1269.641) / (587.584 / 1155.272)
=0.445519 / 0.508611
=0.876

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)
=(740.982 / 1155.272) / (819.895 / 1269.641)
=0.641392 / 0.645769
=0.9932

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 - (994.119 + 3022.392) / 4033.333) / (1 - (1193.434 + 5403.947) / 6614.019)
=0.004171 / 0.002516
=1.6578

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
=1269.641 / 1155.272
=1.099

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))
=(178.624 / (178.624 + 5403.947)) / (186.215 / (186.215 + 3022.392))
=0.031997 / 0.058036
=0.5513

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)
=(214.87 / 1269.641) / (207.339 / 1155.272)
=0.169237 / 0.179472
=0.943

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)
=((0.223 + 466.984) / 4033.333) / ((34.912 + 430.618) / 6614.019)
=0.115836 / 0.070385
=1.6457

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
=(62.205 - -20.853 - 195.339) / 4033.333
=-0.027838

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.

Zimplats Holdings has a M-score of -2.63 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 -2.63 mean?
Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.63 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Zimplats Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #224 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Zimplats Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Zimplats Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Based on the distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #224 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zimplats Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zimplats Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #224 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Zimplats 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 Zimplats Holdings and its competitors. Zimplats Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zimplats Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$22.70, compared to a current price of A$12.67 — trading 44.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.63. Zimplats Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.63 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 Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zimplats Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$12.67 is trading 44.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$22.70. GuruFocus considers Zimplats Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ZIM:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.63
  • GF Value™: A$22.70 vs. price of A$12.67 (44.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Zimplats Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges ZMPLF:USAN3F:Germany
Address Elizabeth House Les Ruettes Brayes, 1st and 2nd Floors, Saint Peter Port, GGY, GY1 1EW
Zimplats Holdings Ltd is engaged in the production of the platinum group and associated metals such as platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, and other associated metals (nickel, gold, copper, cobalt, and silver) from the Great Dyke in Zimbabwe. The Group operates as a vertically integrated mining concern and is managed as a single segment. The Group's operations are based in one geographical location, Zimbabwe. The Company operates mines in Ngezi and has processing plants in Selous and Ngezi.
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