Bidvest Group (FRA:NQL1) Beneish M-Score: -2.50 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FRA:NQL1 Bidvest Group Ltd FRA:NQL1
85 GF Score
Price €12.90
GF Value €14.78
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Bidvest Group Beneish M-Score?

Bidvest Group FRA:NQL1 +0.78% 85 Beneish M-Score is -2.50 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:NQL1 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 537 Conglomerates companies, Bidvest Group ranks better than 50.28% 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 -2.5 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

FRA:NQL1' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.78   Med: -2.4   Max: 5.09
Current: -2.5

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Bidvest Group was 5.09. The lowest was -2.78. And the median was -2.40.


Bidvest Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bidvest Group'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.

Bidvest Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Bidvest Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.57 -2.43 -2.29 -2.39 -2.50

Bidvest Group 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 0.00 -2.39 0.00 -2.50 0.00

FRA:NQL1 vs HON, MMM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Bidvest Group'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.


Bidvest Group Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Bidvest Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bidvest Group 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 Bidvest Group 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 * 0.9658+0.528 * 1.0056+0.404 * 0.9623+0.892 * 1.0123+0.115 * 0.9157
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.001302-0.327 * 1.0136
=-2.53

* 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 €910 Mil.
Revenue was €6,160 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,706 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,624 Mil.
Total Assets was €6,062 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,066 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €213 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,926 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,832 Mil.
Net Income was €295 Mil.
Gross Profit was €0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €303 Mil.
Total Receivables was €930 Mil.
Revenue was €6,085 Mil.
Gross Profit was €1,695 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €2,257 Mil.
Total Assets was €5,675 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €1,111 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €200 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,980 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €1,491 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)
=(909.554 / 6159.827) / (930.335 / 6084.825)
=0.147659 / 0.152894
=0.9658

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)
=(1694.774 / 6084.825) / (1706.041 / 6159.827)
=0.278525 / 0.276962
=1.0056

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 - (2623.88 + 1066.365) / 6061.778) / (1 - (2256.787 + 1110.998) / 5675.168)
=0.391227 / 0.406575
=0.9623

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
=6159.827 / 6084.825
=1.0123

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))
=(199.91 / (199.91 + 1110.998)) / (213.066 / (213.066 + 1066.365))
=0.152497 / 0.166532
=0.9157

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 / 6159.827) / (0 / 6084.825)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((1832.05 + 1925.706) / 6061.778) / ((1491.203 + 1979.563) / 5675.168)
=0.61991 / 0.611571
=1.0136

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
=(295.257 - 0 - 303.148) / 6061.778
=-0.001302

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.

Bidvest Group has a M-score of -2.53 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 -2.50 mean?
Bidvest Group (FRA:NQL1) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.50 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Bidvest Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bidvest Group ranks #267 out of 537 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 49.7%.
Is Bidvest Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Bidvest Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Based on the distribution chart, Bidvest Group ranks #267 out of 537 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bidvest Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bidvest Group's Beneish M-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Bidvest Group ranks #267 out of 537 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Bidvest Group in the upper 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Conglomerates 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 Bidvest Group and its competitors. Bidvest Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bidvest Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bidvest Group (FRA:NQL1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.78, compared to a current price of €12.90 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.50. Bidvest Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Bidvest Group (FRA:NQL1), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.50 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.

Is Bidvest Group (FRA:NQL1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bidvest Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €12.90 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.78. GuruFocus considers Bidvest Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NQL1:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.50
  • GF Value™: €14.78 vs. price of €12.90 (12.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NQL1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bidvest Group Business Description

Address 18 Crescent Drive, Bidvest House, Melrose Arch, Melrose, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Bidvest Group Ltd is a diversified business-to-business services, trading, and distribution company. Its diverse portfolio operates in two segments: Business services and Trading and distribution, through six divisions and a majority-owned subsidiary, Adcock Ingram. The company principally generates revenue from providing a wide range of goods and services through its eight core trading segments, Services South Africa, Services International, Freight, Commercial Products, Branded Products, Adcock Ingram and Automotive. Geographically, it derives the majority of revenue from South Africa.
85GF Score

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