Global Lithium Resources (FRA:5DH) Beneish M-Score: -1.02 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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What is Global Lithium Resources Beneish M-Score?

Global Lithium Resources FRA:5DH +2.08% 20 Beneish M-Score is -1.02 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:5DH with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 677 Metals & Mining companies, Global Lithium Resources ranks worse than 81.39% 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 -1.02 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

FRA:5DH' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.02   Med: -1.02   Max: -1.02
Current: -1.02

During the past 5 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Global Lithium Resources was -1.02. The lowest was -1.02. And the median was -1.02.


Global Lithium Resources Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Lithium Resources'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.

Global Lithium Resources Beneish M-Score Chart

Global Lithium Resources Annual Data
Trend Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.02

Global Lithium Resources Semi-Annual Data
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 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.02 0.00

Global Lithium Resources Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Global Lithium Resources'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.


Global Lithium Resources Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Global Lithium Resources 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 Global Lithium Resources 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 * 0.7247+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 3.4435+0.892 * 1.1873+0.115 * 0.876
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.3581+4.679 * 0.036739-0.327 * 0.3953
=-1.11

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was €0.19 Mil.
Revenue was €0.43 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.43 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €9.39 Mil.
Total Assets was €95.54 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €81.68 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.25 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €2.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €0.47 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.21 Mil.
Net Income was €-2.17 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.07 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €-5.75 Mil.
Total Receivables was €0.22 Mil.
Revenue was €0.36 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0.36 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €32.24 Mil.
Total Assets was €119.99 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €86.11 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.23 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €4.70 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1.76 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0.38 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)
=(0.185 / 0.431) / (0.215 / 0.363)
=0.429234 / 0.592287
=0.7247

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)
=(0.363 / 0.363) / (0.431 / 0.431)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (9.386 + 81.681) / 95.539) / (1 - (32.242 + 86.114) / 119.987)
=0.046808 / 0.013593
=3.4435

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
=0.431 / 0.363
=1.1873

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))
=(0.228 / (0.228 + 86.114)) / (0.247 / (0.247 + 81.681))
=0.002641 / 0.003015
=0.876

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)
=(1.999 / 0.431) / (4.702 / 0.363)
=4.638051 / 12.953168
=0.3581

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)
=((0.208 + 0.465) / 95.539) / ((0.378 + 1.76) / 119.987)
=0.007044 / 0.017819
=0.3953

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
=(-2.171 - 0.069 - -5.75) / 95.539
=0.036739

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.

Global Lithium Resources has a M-score of -1.11 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 -1.02 mean?
Global Lithium Resources (FRA:5DH) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.02 as of Aug. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Global Lithium Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Lithium Resources ranks #551 out of 677 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 81.4%.
Is Global Lithium Resources' Beneish M-Score too high?
Global Lithium Resources' current Beneish M-Score is -1.02. Based on the distribution chart, Global Lithium Resources ranks #551 out of 677 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Global Lithium Resources has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Lithium Resources' Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Global Lithium Resources ranks #551 out of 677 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Global Lithium Resources 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 Global Lithium Resources and its competitors. Global Lithium Resources's current Beneish M-Score is -1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Lithium Resources stock overvalued right now?
Global Lithium Resources (FRA:5DH) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.02. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.02. Global Lithium Resources' overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Global Lithium Resources (FRA:5DH), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.02 as of Aug. 02, 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.

Global Lithium Resources Business Description

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Address 16 Ventnor Avenue, Level 1, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
Global Lithium Resources Ltd is an emerging lithium exploration company with a focus on the Marble Bar Lithium Project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia and an interest in the exploration rights and future mining rights to lithium and lithium-associated mineral rights in the Manna Lithium Project.
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