CSCCF (Capstone Copper) Beneish M-Score: -2.99 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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What is Capstone Copper Beneish M-Score?

Capstone Copper CSCCF -5.46% 90 Beneish M-Score is -2.99 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates CSCCF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Capstone Copper ranks better than 80.88% 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 -2.99 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

CSCCF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.43   Med: -2.76   Max: 14.82
Current: -2.99

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Capstone Copper was 14.82. The lowest was -8.43. And the median was -2.76.


Capstone Copper Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capstone Copper'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.

Capstone Copper Beneish M-Score Chart

Capstone Copper 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 -3.88 1.93 -2.08 -2.93 -2.07

Capstone Copper Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -2.89 -3.03 -2.73 -2.07 -2.99

CSCCF vs SCCO, FCX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Capstone Copper'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.


Capstone Copper Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Capstone Copper 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 Capstone Copper 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 * 0.6454+0.528 * 0.5445+0.404 * 1.1214+0.892 * 1.3829+0.115 * 0.8761
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.791+4.679 * -0.069011-0.327 * 0.9609
=-2.94

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $198 Mil.
Revenue was 652.487 + 684.966 + 598.439 + 543.161 = $2,479 Mil.
Gross Profit was 235.744 + 232.6 + 131.518 + 107.062 = $707 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $925 Mil.
Total Assets was $7,235 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $6,187 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $457 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $52 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $687 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,277 Mil.
Net Income was 102.461 + 50.596 + 248.094 + 23.969 = $425 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -4.661 + -51.095 + 199.665 + -4.422 = $139 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 221.516 + 173.596 + 153.419 + 236.384 = $785 Mil.
Total Receivables was $222 Mil.
Revenue was 533.324 + 446.882 + 419.39 + 393.053 = $1,793 Mil.
Gross Profit was 84.86 + 57.041 + 63.929 + 72.51 = $278 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $819 Mil.
Total Assets was $6,635 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $5,715 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $366 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $47 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $701 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,174 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)
=(198.251 / 2479.053) / (222.136 / 1792.649)
=0.07997 / 0.123915
=0.6454

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)
=(278.34 / 1792.649) / (706.924 / 2479.053)
=0.155267 / 0.285159
=0.5445

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 - (924.976 + 6187.086) / 7234.862) / (1 - (819.389 + 5714.838) / 6634.652)
=0.016973 / 0.015136
=1.1214

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
=2479.053 / 1792.649
=1.3829

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))
=(366.323 / (366.323 + 5714.838)) / (456.824 / (456.824 + 6187.086))
=0.060239 / 0.068758
=0.8761

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)
=(51.542 / 2479.053) / (47.12 / 1792.649)
=0.020791 / 0.026285
=0.791

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)
=((1277.004 + 687.467) / 7234.862) / ((1173.703 + 701.047) / 6634.652)
=0.271528 / 0.282569
=0.9609

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
=(425.12 - 139.487 - 784.915) / 7234.862
=-0.069011

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.

Capstone Copper has a M-score of -2.94 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 -2.99 mean?
Capstone Copper (CSCCF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.99 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Capstone Copper and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Capstone Copper ranks #131 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Capstone Copper's Beneish M-Score too high?
Capstone Copper's current Beneish M-Score is -2.99. Based on the distribution chart, Capstone Copper ranks #131 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Capstone Copper has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capstone Copper's Beneish M-Score compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Capstone Copper ranks #131 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Capstone Copper in the top 19% 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 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 Capstone Copper and its competitors. Capstone Copper's current Beneish M-Score is -2.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capstone Copper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capstone Copper (CSCCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.16, compared to a current price of $9.08 — trading 0.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.99. Capstone Copper's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 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 Capstone Copper (CSCCF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.99 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 Capstone Copper (CSCCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capstone Copper stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.08 is trading 0.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.16. GuruFocus considers Capstone Copper to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CSCCF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.99
  • GF Value™: $9.16 vs. price of $9.08 (0.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Capstone Copper Business Description

Address 510 West Georgia Street, Suite 2100, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6B 0M3
Capstone Copper Corp is a company that mines, explores, and develops mineral properties in the Americas. Specifically, the group has operating mines in the United states, Mexico, and Canada, and development projects in Chile and Canada. The company's main focus is copper, but the company also produces zinc, lead, molybdenum, silver, and gold. The company has six reportable segments which are Pinto Valley (united states), Mantos Blancos (Chile), Mantoverde (Chile), Cozamin (Mexico), as well as the Santo Domingo development project (Chile), and Other.
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