Dipula Properties (JSE:DIB) Beneish M-Score: -1.95 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


JSE:DIB Dipula Properties Ltd JSE:DIB
46 GF Score
Price R7.15
GF Value R3.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Dipula Properties Beneish M-Score?

Dipula Properties JSE:DIB 46 Beneish M-Score is -1.95 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:DIB with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of R3.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 763 REITs companies, Dipula Properties ranks worse than 81.52% 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 -1.95 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

JSE:DIB' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.54   Med: -1.94   Max: -1.6
Current: -1.95

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Dipula Properties was -1.60. The lowest was -2.54. And the median was -1.94.


Dipula Properties Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dipula Properties'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.

Dipula Properties Beneish M-Score Chart

Dipula Properties Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.89 -1.76 -2.24 -1.92 -1.95

Dipula Properties 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 0.00 -1.92 0.00 -1.95 0.00

JSE:DIB vs SPG, O, KIM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Dipula Properties'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.


Dipula Properties Beneish M-Score vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Dipula Properties's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dipula Properties 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 Dipula Properties 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 * 1.1676+0.528 * 1.0326+0.404 * 1.0003+0.892 * 1.0169+0.115 * 0.98
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1572+4.679 * 0.078725-0.327 * 0.9778
=-1.95

* 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 (Aug25) TTM:Last Year (Aug24) TTM:
Total Receivables was R250 Mil.
Revenue was R1,513 Mil.
Gross Profit was R921 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R389 Mil.
Total Assets was R11,220 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R22 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R23 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R200 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R3,988 Mil.
Net Income was R932 Mil.
Gross Profit was R0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was R49 Mil.
Total Receivables was R211 Mil.
Revenue was R1,487 Mil.
Gross Profit was R935 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R370 Mil.
Total Assets was R10,579 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R20 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R19 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R191 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R3,847 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)
=(250.289 / 1512.53) / (210.808 / 1487.463)
=0.165477 / 0.141723
=1.1676

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)
=(934.816 / 1487.463) / (920.566 / 1512.53)
=0.628463 / 0.608627
=1.0326

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 - (389.207 + 2.053) / 11219.616) / (1 - (369.828 + 2.37) / 10579.241)
=0.965127 / 0.964818
=1.0003

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
=1512.53 / 1487.463
=1.0169

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))
=(20.148 / (20.148 + 2.37)) / (21.538 / (21.538 + 2.053))
=0.894751 / 0.912975
=0.98

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)
=(22.588 / 1512.53) / (19.195 / 1487.463)
=0.014934 / 0.012905
=1.1572

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)
=((3987.596 + 200.337) / 11219.616) / ((3847.297 + 191.442) / 10579.241)
=0.373269 / 0.381761
=0.9778

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
=(931.871 - 0 - 48.605) / 11219.616
=0.078725

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.

Dipula Properties has a M-score of -1.95 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 -1.95 mean?
Dipula Properties (JSE:DIB) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.95 as of Jul. 03, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Dipula Properties and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dipula Properties ranks #622 out of 763 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is Dipula Properties' Beneish M-Score too high?
Dipula Properties' current Beneish M-Score is -1.95. Based on the distribution chart, Dipula Properties ranks #622 out of 763 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dipula Properties has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dipula Properties' Beneish M-Score compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Dipula Properties ranks #622 out of 763 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Dipula Properties 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 REITs company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the REITs 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 Dipula Properties and its competitors. Dipula Properties's current Beneish M-Score is -1.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dipula Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dipula Properties (JSE:DIB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R3.33, compared to a current price of R7.15 — trading 114.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.95. Dipula Properties' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 11 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 Dipula Properties (JSE:DIB), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.95 as of Jul. 03, 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 Dipula Properties (JSE:DIB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dipula Properties stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R7.15 is trading 114.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R3.33. GuruFocus considers Dipula Properties to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:DIB:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.95
  • GF Value™: R3.33 vs. price of R7.15 (114.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 11 warning signs

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


Dipula Properties Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 16 Baker Street, 12th Floor, Firestation Rosebank, Rosebank, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Dipula Properties Ltd is a South Africa-based real estate investment trust that owns a diversified property portfolio comprising defensive urban, township, and rural community retail centres. In addition to retail assets, the company also owns mid-sized industrial and logistics properties, office properties in urban areas, and affordable residential rental assets located in economically active regions across South Africa. The company's operating segments include Retail, Offices, Industrial, Land, Residential, and Corporate. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Retail segment, which represents income generated from its portfolio of shopping centres. The majority of its properties are located in Gauteng.
46GF Score

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