DMA (Destra Multi-Alternative Fund) Beneish M-Score: 0.00 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Destra Multi-Alternative Fund Beneish M-Score?

Destra Multi-Alternative Fund DMA 34 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates DMA with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 954 Asset Management companies, Destra Multi-Alternative Fund ranks worse than 104821.7% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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.

The historical rank and industry rank for Destra Multi-Alternative Fund's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 5 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Destra Multi-Alternative Fund was 0.00. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

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Destra Multi-Alternative Fund 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 Destra Multi-Alternative Fund 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 * +0.528 * +0.404 * +0.892 * +0.115 *
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * +4.679 * -0.327 *
=

* 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 $1.19 Mil.
Revenue was $-1.01 Mil.
Gross Profit was $-1.01 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was $90.68 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.00 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0.78 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $9.90 Mil.
Net Income was $-1.50 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $16.81 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $0.69 Mil.
Revenue was $-4.97 Mil.
Gross Profit was $-4.97 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was $108.80 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.00 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0.89 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $11.00 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)
=(1.19 / -1.006) / (0.689 / -4.966)
= /
=

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)
=(-4.966 / -4.966) / (-1.006 / -1.006)
= /
=

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 - (0 + 0) / 90.677) / (1 - (0 + 0) / 108.801)
=1 / 1
=

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
=-1.006 / -4.966
=

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 + 0)) / (0 / (0 + 0))
= /
=

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)
=(0.783 / -1.006) / (0.886 / -4.966)
= /
=

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)
=((9.9 + 0) / 90.677) / ((11 + 0) / 108.801)
=0.109179 / 0.101102
=

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
=(-1.499 - 0 - 16.807) / 90.677
=-0.201881

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 mean?
Destra Multi-Alternative Fund (DMA) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Destra Multi-Alternative Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Destra Multi-Alternative Fund ranks #999999 out of 954 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Destra Multi-Alternative Fund's Beneish M-Score too high?
Destra Multi-Alternative Fund's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Destra Multi-Alternative Fund ranks #999999 out of 954 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Destra Multi-Alternative Fund has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Destra Multi-Alternative Fund's Beneish M-Score compare to PGZ and CCIF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Destra Multi-Alternative Fund ranks #999999 out of 954 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Destra Multi-Alternative Fund 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 Destra Multi-Alternative Fund and its competitors. Destra Multi-Alternative Fund's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Destra Multi-Alternative Fund stock overvalued right now?
Destra Multi-Alternative Fund (DMA) has a current Beneish M-Score of 0.00. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Destra Multi-Alternative Fund's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Destra Multi-Alternative Fund (DMA), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 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.

Destra Multi-Alternative Fund Business Description

Address 443 North Willson Avenue, Bozeman, MT, USA, 59715
Destra Multi-Alternative Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that operates as an interval fund with a continuous offering of fund shares. The investment objective of the fund is to seek returns from capital appreciation and income, with an emphasis on income generation. The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing mainly in the income-producing securities of real estate investment trusts (REITs) and alternative investment funds, as well as common stocks and structured notes, bonds, and asset-backed securities.
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