IMPUF (Impala Platinum Holdings) Beneish M-Score: -2.15 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


IMPUF Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd IMPUF
78 GF Score
Price $11.55
GF Value $10.09
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Impala Platinum Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Impala Platinum Holdings IMPUF 78 Beneish M-Score is -2.15 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates IMPUF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Impala Platinum Holdings ranks worse than 56.35% 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 -2.15 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

IMPUF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.89   Med: -2.23   Max: 235.1
Current: -2.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Impala Platinum Holdings was 235.10. The lowest was -3.89. And the median was -2.23.


Impala Platinum Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Impala Platinum Holdings'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.

Impala Platinum Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Impala Platinum Holdings 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 -1.45 -2.08 -1.75 -2.30 -2.15

Impala Platinum Holdings 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 -2.30 0.00 -2.15 0.00

IMPUF vs HL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Impala Platinum Holdings'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.


Impala Platinum Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Impala Platinum Holdings's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Impala Platinum Holdings 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 Impala Platinum Holdings 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 * 0.9508+0.528 * 2.2135+0.404 * 0.9727+0.892 * 1.023+0.115 * 1.0711
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9336+4.679 * -0.048617-0.327 * 1.1097
=-2.12

* 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 $588 Mil.
Revenue was $4,796 Mil.
Gross Profit was $137 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $3,024 Mil.
Total Assets was $7,624 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $3,548 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $433 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,102 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $92 Mil.
Net Income was $43 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $413 Mil.
Total Receivables was $605 Mil.
Revenue was $4,688 Mil.
Gross Profit was $297 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,745 Mil.
Total Assets was $7,214 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $3,446 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $454 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $914 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $104 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)
=(588.39 / 4795.733) / (604.967 / 4688.129)
=0.12269 / 0.129042
=0.9508

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)
=(296.65 / 4688.129) / (137.095 / 4795.733)
=0.063277 / 0.028587
=2.2135

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 - (3023.547 + 3548.076) / 7623.935) / (1 - (2744.952 + 3445.746) / 7214.405)
=0.138027 / 0.141898
=0.9727

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
=4795.733 / 4688.129
=1.023

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))
=(454.119 / (454.119 + 3445.746)) / (432.777 / (432.777 + 3548.076))
=0.116445 / 0.108715
=1.0711

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)
=(2.694 / 4795.733) / (2.822 / 4688.129)
=0.000562 / 0.000602
=0.9336

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)
=((91.808 + 1101.64) / 7623.935) / ((103.749 + 913.989) / 7214.405)
=0.15654 / 0.14107
=1.1097

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
=(42.705 - 0 - 413.36) / 7623.935
=-0.048617

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.

Impala Platinum Holdings has a M-score of -2.12 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 -2.15 mean?
Impala Platinum Holdings (IMPUF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.15 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Impala Platinum Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Impala Platinum Holdings ranks #386 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is Impala Platinum Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Impala Platinum Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. Based on the distribution chart, Impala Platinum Holdings ranks #386 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Impala Platinum Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Impala Platinum Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Impala Platinum Holdings ranks #386 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Impala Platinum Holdings 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 Impala Platinum Holdings and its competitors. Impala Platinum Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Impala Platinum Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impala Platinum Holdings (IMPUF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.09, compared to a current price of $11.55 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.15. Impala Platinum Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Impala Platinum Holdings (IMPUF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.15 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 Impala Platinum Holdings (IMPUF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impala Platinum Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.55 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.09. GuruFocus considers Impala Platinum Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IMPUF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.15
  • GF Value™: $10.09 vs. price of $11.55 (14.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Impala Platinum Holdings Business Description

Address 2 Fricker Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd is one of the producers of platinum and associated platinum group metals, including palladium and rhodium. The company is structured with five main operations located in Impala, Zimplats, Marula, Mimosa, and Two Rivers. Impala is the group's main operational unit and is situated on the Impala lease area on the western limb of Bushveld, east of Johannesburg in South Africa, and platinum-group-metal-bearing ore bodies in the world.
78GF Score

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