Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH) Beneish M-Score: -2.91 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


JSE:CMH Combined Motor Holdings Ltd JSE:CMH
92 GF Score
Price R39.43
GF Value R38.80
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Combined Motor Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Combined Motor Holdings JSE:CMH +0.36% 92 Beneish M-Score is -2.91 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:CMH with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of R38.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,276 Vehicles & Parts companies, Combined Motor Holdings ranks better than 82.21% 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 -2.91 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

JSE:CMH' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.24   Med: -2.71   Max: -1.99
Current: -2.91

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Combined Motor Holdings was -1.99. The lowest was -3.24. And the median was -2.71.


Combined Motor Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Combined Motor 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.

Combined Motor Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Combined Motor Holdings 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 -2.27 -2.56 -2.66 -2.76 -2.91

Combined Motor Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 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 -2.66 0.00 -2.76 0.00 -2.91

JSE:CMH vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Combined Motor 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.


Combined Motor Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Combined Motor Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Combined Motor 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 Combined Motor 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 * 0.7418+0.528 * 1.0807+0.404 * 0.9699+0.892 * 1.1856+0.115 * 1.0365
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.885+4.679 * -0.087898-0.327 * 1.0139
=-2.91

* 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 R391 Mil.
Revenue was R15,711 Mil.
Gross Profit was R2,704 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R3,807 Mil.
Total Assets was R5,908 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R1,937 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R298 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R664 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R3,553 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R882 Mil.
Net Income was R391 Mil.
Gross Profit was R0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was R910 Mil.
Total Receivables was R445 Mil.
Revenue was R13,252 Mil.
Gross Profit was R2,465 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R3,493 Mil.
Total Assets was R5,473 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R1,823 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R292 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R633 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R3,197 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R855 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)
=(391.09 / 15711.19) / (444.642 / 13251.596)
=0.024892 / 0.033554
=0.7418

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)
=(2464.784 / 13251.596) / (2704.16 / 15711.19)
=0.185999 / 0.172117
=1.0807

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 - (3807.001 + 1937.165) / 5908.407) / (1 - (3493.154 + 1822.652) / 5472.658)
=0.027798 / 0.028661
=0.9699

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
=15711.19 / 13251.596
=1.1856

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))
=(292.197 / (292.197 + 1822.652)) / (297.941 / (297.941 + 1937.165))
=0.138164 / 0.133301
=1.0365

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)
=(664.468 / 15711.19) / (633.307 / 13251.596)
=0.042293 / 0.047791
=0.885

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)
=((882.31 + 3553.077) / 5908.407) / ((855.027 + 3196.802) / 5472.658)
=0.750691 / 0.740377
=1.0139

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
=(390.947 - 0 - 910.283) / 5908.407
=-0.087898

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.

Combined Motor Holdings has a M-score of -2.91 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 -2.91 mean?
Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.91 as of Jul. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Combined Motor Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Combined Motor Holdings ranks #227 out of 1276 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Combined Motor Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Combined Motor Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.91. Based on the distribution chart, Combined Motor Holdings ranks #227 out of 1276 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Combined Motor Holdings has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Combined Motor Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Combined Motor Holdings ranks #227 out of 1276 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Combined Motor Holdings in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Combined Motor Holdings and its competitors. Combined Motor Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Combined Motor Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R38.80, compared to a current price of R39.43 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.91. Combined Motor Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 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 Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.91 as of Jul. 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.

Is Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Combined Motor Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R39.43 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R38.80. GuruFocus considers Combined Motor Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:CMH:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.91
  • GF Value™: R38.80 vs. price of R39.43 (1.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Combined Motor Holdings Business Description

Address 1 Wilton Crescent, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban, ZAF, 4319
Combined Motor Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based investment holding company engaged in motor retail and distribution, car hire, and financial services. The Company operates through four business segments: Motor Retail and Distribution, which generates maximum revenue and covers passenger, light commercial, and heavy commercial vehicles in both the volume and luxury categories; Car Hire, which offers a range of well-maintained vehicles for short- and long-term hire; Financial Services, which provides insurance underwriting facilities for products sold with new and used vehicles, including coverage for death, disability, dread disease, retrenchment, vehicle and component warranties, and vehicle financing through joint ventures with two finance houses; and Corporate Services and Other.
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