FCLIF (Full Circle Lithium) Beneish M-Score: -0.93 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


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What is Full Circle Lithium Beneish M-Score?

Full Circle Lithium FCLIF -4.29% 29 Beneish M-Score is -0.93 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates FCLIF with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Full Circle Lithium ranks worse than 82.04% 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 -0.93 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

FCLIF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.93   Med: 50.88   Max: 54.73
Current: -0.93

During the past 5 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Full Circle Lithium was 54.73. The lowest was -0.93. And the median was 50.88.


Full Circle Lithium Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Full Circle Lithium'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.

Full Circle Lithium Beneish M-Score Chart

Full Circle Lithium Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 54.73

Full Circle Lithium Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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 0.00 0.00 50.88 54.73 -0.93

Full Circle Lithium Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Full Circle Lithium'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.


Full Circle Lithium Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Full Circle Lithium's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Full Circle Lithium 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 Full Circle Lithium 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 * 1.5194+0.528 * 3.3753+0.404 * 1.345+0.892 * 0.9063+0.115 * 1.0526
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0842+4.679 * -0.054963-0.327 * 0.7069
=-0.86

* 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 (Jan26) TTM:Last Year (Jan25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $0.08 Mil.
Revenue was 0.049 + 0.061 + 0.043 + 0.205 = $0.36 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.016 + -0.043 + -0.033 + 0.118 = $0.06 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1.66 Mil.
Total Assets was $5.44 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $3.31 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.21 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $2.66 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.28 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.00 Mil.
Net Income was -0.938 + -1.401 + -0.656 + -0.646 = $-3.64 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -0.006 + -0.296 + -0.001 + -0.066 = $-0.37 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -1.114 + -0.827 + -0.53 + -0.502 = $-2.97 Mil.
Total Receivables was $0.06 Mil.
Revenue was 0.385 + 0 + 0.01 + 0 = $0.40 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.241 + 0 + 0.008 + -0.033 = $0.22 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1.21 Mil.
Total Assets was $5.32 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $3.77 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.25 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $2.71 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.38 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.00 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)
=(0.084 / 0.358) / (0.061 / 0.395)
=0.234637 / 0.15443
=1.5194

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)
=(0.216 / 0.395) / (0.058 / 0.358)
=0.546835 / 0.162011
=3.3753

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 - (1.663 + 3.305) / 5.44) / (1 - (1.207 + 3.767) / 5.317)
=0.086765 / 0.06451
=1.345

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
=0.358 / 0.395
=0.9063

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))
=(0.254 / (0.254 + 3.767)) / (0.211 / (0.211 + 3.305))
=0.063168 / 0.060011
=1.0526

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)
=(2.664 / 0.358) / (2.711 / 0.395)
=7.441341 / 6.863291
=1.0842

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 + 0.277) / 5.44) / ((0 + 0.383) / 5.317)
=0.050919 / 0.072033
=0.7069

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
=(-3.641 - -0.369 - -2.973) / 5.44
=-0.054963

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.

Full Circle Lithium has a M-score of -0.86 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 -0.93 mean?
Full Circle Lithium (FCLIF) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.93 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Full Circle Lithium and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Full Circle Lithium ranks #562 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 82%.
Is Full Circle Lithium's Beneish M-Score too high?
Full Circle Lithium's current Beneish M-Score is -0.93. Based on the distribution chart, Full Circle Lithium ranks #562 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Full Circle Lithium has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Full Circle Lithium's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Full Circle Lithium ranks #562 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Full Circle Lithium 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 Full Circle Lithium and its competitors. Full Circle Lithium's current Beneish M-Score is -0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Full Circle Lithium stock overvalued right now?
Full Circle Lithium (FCLIF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -0.93. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.93. Full Circle Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 3 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 Full Circle Lithium (FCLIF), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.93 as of Jun. 27, 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.

Full Circle Lithium Business Description

Other Exchanges FCLI:Canada
Address 110 Yonge Street, Suite 1601, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5C 1T4
Full Circle Lithium Corp is a lithium processor focused on lithium and battery materials reintegration to meet the demand for crucial battery-grade raw materials, utilizing proprietary technology and know-how. Full Circle is focused on three complementary battery material processing divisions: battery recycling from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, lithium feedstock recycling from industrial and chemical feedstock, and lithium refinery from upstream feedstock. It operates in only one reportable segment, being the manufacture and sale of a lithium-ion battery fire extinguishing agent, FCL-X. The geographic revenue is derived from United States.
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