West Red Lake Gold Mines (FRA:UJ0) Beneish M-Score: 55.37 (As of Jun. 27, 2026) — Near Median


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What is West Red Lake Gold Mines Beneish M-Score?

West Red Lake Gold Mines FRA:UJ0 +1.93% 22 Beneish M-Score is 55.37 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 55.37. GuruFocus rates FRA:UJ0 with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, West Red Lake Gold Mines ranks worse than 98.98% 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 55.37 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

The historical rank and industry rank for West Red Lake Gold Mines's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:UJ0' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.37   Med: 55.37   Max: 55.37
Current: 55.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of West Red Lake Gold Mines was 55.37. The lowest was 55.37. And the median was 55.37.


West Red Lake Gold Mines Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for West Red Lake Gold Mines'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.

West Red Lake Gold Mines Beneish M-Score Chart

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FRA:UJ0 vs NEM, AU: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, West Red Lake Gold Mines'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.


West Red Lake Gold Mines Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, West Red Lake Gold Mines's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where West Red Lake Gold Mines's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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West Red Lake Gold Mines 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 West Red Lake Gold Mines 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 * 0.0228+0.528 * -0.3569+0.404 * 0.5743+0.892 * 65.8255+0.115 * 0.3255
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.0159+4.679 * -0.053513-0.327 * 0.8828
=53.44

* 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 €3.79 Mil.
Revenue was 26.393 + 27.571 + 20.003 + 15.424 = €89.39 Mil.
Gross Profit was 9.639 + 15.43 + 6.756 + 5.435 = €37.26 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €33.00 Mil.
Total Assets was €177.94 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €144.83 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €4.06 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €11.33 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €31.42 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €65.31 Mil.
Net Income was -2.987 + 5.893 + -1.469 + 2.56 = €4.00 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -5.939 + -3.738 + -5.251 + 0.44 = €-14.49 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 6.993 + 10.015 + 6.871 + 4.128 = €28.01 Mil.
Total Receivables was €2.52 Mil.
Revenue was 1.358 + 0 + 0 + 0 = €1.36 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.508 + -0.244 + -0.246 + -0.22 = €-0.20 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €21.31 Mil.
Total Assets was €103.10 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was €81.69 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was €0.73 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was €10.83 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €16.15 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €47.34 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)
=(3.785 / 89.391) / (2.517 / 1.358)
=0.042342 / 1.853461
=0.0228

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)
=(-0.202 / 1.358) / (37.26 / 89.391)
=-0.148748 / 0.41682
=-0.3569

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 - (32.997 + 144.833) / 177.938) / (1 - (21.307 + 81.687) / 103.103)
=0.000607 / 0.001057
=0.5743

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
=89.391 / 1.358
=65.8255

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))
=(0.731 / (0.731 + 81.687)) / (4.057 / (4.057 + 144.833))
=0.008869 / 0.027248
=0.3255

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)
=(11.328 / 89.391) / (10.826 / 1.358)
=0.126724 / 7.972018
=0.0159

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)
=((65.313 + 31.422) / 177.938) / ((47.343 + 16.148) / 103.103)
=0.543644 / 0.615802
=0.8828

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
=(3.997 - -14.488 - 28.007) / 177.938
=-0.053513

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.

West Red Lake Gold Mines has a M-score of 53.44 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 55.37 mean?
West Red Lake Gold Mines (FRA:UJ0) has a Beneish M-Score of 55.37 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on West Red Lake Gold Mines and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.37. Over the past decade, West Red Lake Gold Mines' Beneish M-Score has ranged from 55.37 to 55.37. According to the industry distribution chart, West Red Lake Gold Mines ranks #678 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 99%.
Is West Red Lake Gold Mines' Beneish M-Score too high?
West Red Lake Gold Mines' current Beneish M-Score of 55.37 is near median its 10-year median of 55.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.37 to a high of 55.37. Based on the distribution chart, West Red Lake Gold Mines ranks #678 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, West Red Lake Gold Mines has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Red Lake Gold Mines' Beneish M-Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, West Red Lake Gold Mines ranks #678 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places West Red Lake Gold Mines in the lower half of its industry. Historically, West Red Lake Gold Mines' own Beneish M-Score has ranged from 55.37 to 55.37 over the past decade. 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 West Red Lake Gold Mines and its competitors. West Red Lake Gold Mines's current Beneish M-Score is 55.37, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Red Lake Gold Mines stock overvalued right now?
West Red Lake Gold Mines (FRA:UJ0) has a current Beneish M-Score of 55.37. The current Beneish M-Score is 55.37, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.37. West Red Lake Gold Mines' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 West Red Lake Gold Mines (FRA:UJ0), the current Beneish M-Score is 55.37 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.

West Red Lake Gold Mines Business Description

Address 595 Burrard Street, Suite 3123, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V7X 1J1
West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd operates in one reportable segment, being the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold properties. All of the Company's assets are located in Canada. Its projects include Madsen Mine and the Rowan Project.
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