Brikor (JSE:BIK) Beneish M-Score: -0.58 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


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What is Brikor Beneish M-Score?

Brikor JSE:BIK +23.08% 45 Beneish M-Score is -0.58 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:BIK with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 386 Building Materials companies, Brikor ranks worse than 95.08% 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 -0.58 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

JSE:BIK' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.96   Med: -2.38   Max: -0.58
Current: -0.58

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Brikor was -0.58. The lowest was -2.96. And the median was -2.38.


Brikor Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brikor'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.

Brikor Beneish M-Score Chart

Brikor Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.10 -2.96 -2.38 -2.82 -0.58

Brikor Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 -2.38 0.00 -2.82 0.00 -0.58

JSE:BIK vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Brikor'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.


Brikor Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Brikor's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Brikor 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 Brikor 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 * 2.1695+0.528 * 1.7228+0.404 * 1.0555+0.892 * 0.8344+0.115 * 8.397
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1033+4.679 * -0.056273-0.327 * 0.9938
=-0.58

* 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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was R22.7 Mil.
Revenue was R317.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was R27.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R120.3 Mil.
Total Assets was R309.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R75.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R1.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R19.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R96.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R7.5 Mil.
Net Income was R-9.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was R0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was R7.5 Mil.
Total Receivables was R12.5 Mil.
Revenue was R380.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was R56.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R119.9 Mil.
Total Assets was R301.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R76.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R17.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R20.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R97.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R4.2 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)
=(22.701 / 317.702) / (12.54 / 380.741)
=0.071454 / 0.032936
=2.1695

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)
=(56.892 / 380.741) / (27.556 / 317.702)
=0.149424 / 0.086735
=1.7228

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 - (120.304 + 75.148) / 309.067) / (1 - (119.909 + 76.774) / 301.793)
=0.367606 / 0.348285
=1.0555

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
=317.702 / 380.741
=0.8344

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))
=(17.292 / (17.292 + 76.774)) / (1.682 / (1.682 + 75.148))
=0.183828 / 0.021892
=8.397

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)
=(19.016 / 317.702) / (20.655 / 380.741)
=0.059855 / 0.054249
=1.1033

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)
=((7.514 + 95.975) / 309.067) / ((4.211 + 97.47) / 301.793)
=0.334843 / 0.336923
=0.9938

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
=(-9.89 - 0 - 7.502) / 309.067
=-0.056273

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.

Brikor has a M-score of -0.58 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 -0.58 mean?
Brikor (JSE:BIK) has a Beneish M-Score of -0.58 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Brikor and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Brikor ranks #367 out of 386 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 95.1%.
Is Brikor's Beneish M-Score too high?
Brikor's current Beneish M-Score is -0.58. Based on the distribution chart, Brikor ranks #367 out of 386 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Brikor has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brikor's Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Brikor ranks #367 out of 386 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Brikor 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Building Materials 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 Brikor and its competitors. Brikor's current Beneish M-Score is -0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brikor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brikor (JSE:BIK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.13, compared to a current price of R0.16 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -0.58. Brikor's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 7 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 Brikor (JSE:BIK), the current Beneish M-Score is -0.58 as of Jun. 29, 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 Brikor (JSE:BIK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brikor stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R0.16 is trading 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.13. GuruFocus considers Brikor to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:BIK:

  • Beneish M-Score: -0.58
  • GF Value™: R0.13 vs. price of R0.16 (23.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Brikor Business Description

Address 1 Marievale Road, PO Box 884, Vorsterskroon, Nigel, GT, ZAF, 1490
Brikor Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of building and construction materials used across a broad spectrum of applications, from low-cost housing to residential, commercial, industrial, civil engineering, and infrastructure projects. The group's reportable segments are: Coal and Bricks. Maximum revenue is generated from the Bricks segment, which includes manufacturing and sales of bricks. The Coal segment is involved in the mining and sale of coal. The group generates revenue solely from its South African customers.
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