Sibanye Stillwater (FRA:47V) Beneish M-Score: -3.08 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


FRA:47V Sibanye Stillwater Ltd FRA:47V
69 GF Score
Price €2.04
GF Value €1.74
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sibanye Stillwater Beneish M-Score?

Sibanye Stillwater FRA:47V +1.49% 69 Beneish M-Score is -3.08 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:47V with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Sibanye Stillwater ranks better than 83.8% 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 -3.08 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:47V' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.08   Med: -2.08   Max: -0.82
Current: -3.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sibanye Stillwater was -0.82. The lowest was -3.08. And the median was -2.08.


Sibanye Stillwater Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sibanye Stillwater'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.

Sibanye Stillwater Beneish M-Score Chart

Sibanye Stillwater 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 -1.85 -2.00 -1.89 -2.68 -3.08

Sibanye Stillwater 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 -1.89 0.00 -2.68 0.00 -3.08

FRA:47V vs HL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Sibanye Stillwater'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.


Sibanye Stillwater Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Sibanye Stillwater 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 Sibanye Stillwater 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 * 1.658+0.528 * 0.2375+0.404 * 0.984+0.892 * 1.1193+0.115 * 0.92
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 5.7654+4.679 * -0.023748-0.327 * 0.9845
=-3.11

* 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 €579 Mil.
Revenue was €6,579 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,558 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €3,082 Mil.
Total Assets was €7,597 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3,290 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €475 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €128 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,733 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,641 Mil.
Net Income was €-262 Mil.
Gross Profit was €-1,168 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €1,086 Mil.
Total Receivables was €312 Mil.
Revenue was €5,878 Mil.
Gross Profit was €331 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,538 Mil.
Total Assets was €7,239 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €3,515 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €462 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €20 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,098 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,167 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)
=(578.628 / 6579.108) / (311.795 / 5877.814)
=0.087949 / 0.053046
=1.658

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)
=(330.509 / 5877.814) / (1557.856 / 6579.108)
=0.05623 / 0.236788
=0.2375

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 - (3082.278 + 3290.239) / 7596.844) / (1 - (2537.605 + 3515.397) / 7238.588)
=0.161163 / 0.163787
=0.984

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
=6579.108 / 5877.814
=1.1193

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))
=(461.821 / (461.821 + 3515.397)) / (475.231 / (475.231 + 3290.239))
=0.116117 / 0.126208
=0.92

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)
=(128.206 / 6579.108) / (19.867 / 5877.814)
=0.019487 / 0.00338
=5.7654

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)
=((1640.553 + 1732.992) / 7596.844) / ((2166.942 + 1098.254) / 7238.588)
=0.444072 / 0.451082
=0.9845

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
=(-262.349 - -1168.012 - 1086.075) / 7596.844
=-0.023748

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.

Sibanye Stillwater has a M-score of -3.11 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 -3.08 mean?
Sibanye Stillwater (FRA:47V) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.08 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sibanye Stillwater and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sibanye Stillwater ranks #111 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is Sibanye Stillwater's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sibanye Stillwater's current Beneish M-Score is -3.08. Based on the distribution chart, Sibanye Stillwater ranks #111 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sibanye Stillwater has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sibanye Stillwater's Beneish M-Score compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sibanye Stillwater ranks #111 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sibanye Stillwater in the top 16% 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 Sibanye Stillwater and its competitors. Sibanye Stillwater's current Beneish M-Score is -3.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sibanye Stillwater stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sibanye Stillwater (FRA:47V) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.74, compared to a current price of €2.04 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.08. Sibanye Stillwater's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Sibanye Stillwater (FRA:47V), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.08 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 Sibanye Stillwater (FRA:47V) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sibanye Stillwater stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.04 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.74. GuruFocus considers Sibanye Stillwater to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:47V:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.08
  • GF Value™: €1.74 vs. price of €2.04 (17.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:47V stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sibanye Stillwater Business Description

Address Cnr 14th Avenue and Hendrik Potgieter Road, Bridgeview House, Building 11, Ground Floor, Lakeview Avenue, Constantia Office Park, Weltevreden Park, Roodepoort, GT, ZAF, 1709
Sibanye Stillwater Ltd is a South African mining and metals processing group with a diverse portfolio of operations, projects, and investments across five continents. The Group is also one of the foremost recyclers of PGM autocatalysts and has interests in mine tailings retreatment operations. It is a producer of platinum, palladium, and rhodium and is a top-tier gold producer. It also produces and refines iridium and ruthenium, nickel, chrome, copper, and cobalt. Its products are Gold, Nickel, Zinc, Chrome, PGMs, and other. Group operations are divided into two segments, South African Operations and International and recycling operations.
69GF Score

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