SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter (CAS:SMI) Beneish M-Score: -1.34 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


CAS:SMI SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter CAS:SMI
73 GF Score
Price MAD5,950.00
GF Value MAD3,417.45
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter Beneish M-Score?

SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter CAS:SMI +0.85% 73 Beneish M-Score is -1.34 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates CAS:SMI with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MAD3,417.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter ranks worse than 79.56% 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 -1.34 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

CAS:SMI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.61   Med: -1.87   Max: -1.34
Current: -1.34

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter was -1.34. The lowest was -3.61. And the median was -1.87.


SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter'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.

SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter Beneish M-Score Chart

SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.73 -2.40 -1.50 -1.87 -1.34

SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter 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 -1.50 0.00 -1.87 0.00 -1.34

SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter'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.


SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter 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 SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter 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 * 1.0072+0.528 * 0.9174+0.404 * 0.7788+0.892 * 1.4876+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7139+4.679 * 0.186938-0.327 * 1.2927
=-1.34

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was MAD1,235 Mil.
Revenue was MAD1,566 Mil.
Gross Profit was MAD1,147 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MAD1,439 Mil.
Total Assets was MAD2,124 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MAD515 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MAD0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MAD7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MAD412 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MAD0 Mil.
Net Income was MAD397 Mil.
Gross Profit was MAD0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MAD0 Mil.
Total Receivables was MAD824 Mil.
Revenue was MAD1,053 Mil.
Gross Profit was MAD707 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MAD1,025 Mil.
Total Assets was MAD1,744 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MAD540 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MAD0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MAD7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MAD261 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MAD1 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)
=(1235.064 / 1566.034) / (824.323 / 1052.713)
=0.788657 / 0.783046
=1.0072

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)
=(707.314 / 1052.713) / (1146.985 / 1566.034)
=0.671896 / 0.732414
=0.9174

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 - (1439.147 + 515.42) / 2124.286) / (1 - (1024.958 + 539.719) / 1743.539)
=0.079895 / 0.102586
=0.7788

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
=1566.034 / 1052.713
=1.4876

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 / (0 + 539.719)) / (0 / (0 + 515.42))
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(7.037 / 1566.034) / (6.627 / 1052.713)
=0.004494 / 0.006295
=0.7139

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)
=((0.196 + 412.119) / 2124.286) / ((0.681 + 261.097) / 1743.539)
=0.194096 / 0.150142
=1.2927

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
=(397.109 - 0 - 0) / 2124.286
=0.186938

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.

SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter has a M-score of -1.34 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 -1.34 mean?
SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter (CAS:SMI) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.34 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter ranks #545 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter's Beneish M-Score too high?
SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter's current Beneish M-Score is -1.34. Based on the distribution chart, SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter ranks #545 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter ranks #545 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter 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 SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter and its competitors. SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter's current Beneish M-Score is -1.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter (CAS:SMI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MAD3,417.45, compared to a current price of MAD5,950.00 — trading 74.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.34. SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter (CAS:SMI), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.34 as of Jun. 26, 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 SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter (CAS:SMI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MAD5,950.00 is trading 74.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MAD3,417.45. GuruFocus considers SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CAS:SMI:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.34
  • GF Value™: MAD3,417.45 vs. price of MAD5,950.00 (74.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs

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


SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter Business Description

Address Twin Center, Tour A, PO Box 5199, Angle Boulevards Zerktouni et Al Massira Al Khadra, Casablanca, MAR
SMI - Ste Metallurgique d'Imiter is a Morocco-based company engaged in the mining industry. The company's product portfolio consists of precious metals such as Silver and Gold, Copper, Zinc, Cobalt cathode, Arsenic, Nickel and many more. Its Morocco project consists of Bouskour and Tizert. The Bouskour project is located approximately 80 kilometers southeast of the city of Ouarzazate. Its Tizert project is situated approximately 80 kilometers east of the city of Agadir in the province of Taroudant. The company's Africa project comprises of Gold projects, Tri-K projects, Pumpi project, and Assosa and Budur projects.
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