Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) Beneish M-Score: -2.46 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


JSE:DNB Deneb Investments Ltd JSE:DNB
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Price R2.65
GF Value R2.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Deneb Investments Beneish M-Score?

Deneb Investments JSE:DNB 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:DNB with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 537 Conglomerates companies, Deneb Investments ranks worse than 53.45% 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 -2.46 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

JSE:DNB' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.37   Med: -2.56   Max: -2.34
Current: -2.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Deneb Investments was -2.34. The lowest was -3.37. And the median was -2.56.


Deneb Investments Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deneb Investments'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.

Deneb Investments Beneish M-Score Chart

Deneb Investments Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.34 -2.40 -2.62 -2.38 -2.46

Deneb Investments Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -2.62 0.00 -2.38 0.00 -2.46

JSE:DNB vs HON, MMM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Deneb Investments'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.


Deneb Investments Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Deneb Investments's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Deneb Investments 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 Deneb Investments 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 * 1.0073+0.528 * 1.051+0.404 * 0.8694+0.892 * 1.1574+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9013+4.679 * -0.039892-0.327 * 0.804
=-2.46

* 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 R601 Mil.
Revenue was R4,339 Mil.
Gross Profit was R994 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R1,438 Mil.
Total Assets was R3,432 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R1,015 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R689 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R671 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R437 Mil.
Net Income was R206 Mil.
Gross Profit was R0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was R343 Mil.
Total Receivables was R516 Mil.
Revenue was R3,749 Mil.
Gross Profit was R903 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R1,467 Mil.
Total Assets was R3,545 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R915 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R106 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R660 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R1,281 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R142 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)
=(601.244 / 4339.292) / (515.734 / 3749.23)
=0.138558 / 0.137557
=1.0073

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)
=(902.881 / 3749.23) / (994.25 / 4339.292)
=0.240818 / 0.229127
=1.051

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 - (1437.804 + 1014.936) / 3431.78) / (1 - (1467.252 + 914.52) / 3545.149)
=0.285286 / 0.32816
=0.8694

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
=4339.292 / 3749.23
=1.1574

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))
=(106.485 / (106.485 + 914.52)) / (0 / (0 + 1014.936))
=0.104294 / 0
=1

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)
=(688.732 / 4339.292) / (660.245 / 3749.23)
=0.15872 / 0.176101
=0.9013

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)
=((436.59 + 671.044) / 3431.78) / ((142.124 + 1281.105) / 3545.149)
=0.322758 / 0.401458
=0.804

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
=(206.029 - 0 - 342.93) / 3431.78
=-0.039892

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.

Deneb Investments has a M-score of -2.46 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 -2.46 mean?
Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.46 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Deneb Investments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Deneb Investments ranks #287 out of 537 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is Deneb Investments' Beneish M-Score too high?
Deneb Investments' current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Based on the distribution chart, Deneb Investments ranks #287 out of 537 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Deneb Investments has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deneb Investments' Beneish M-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Deneb Investments ranks #287 out of 537 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Deneb Investments 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Conglomerates 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 Deneb Investments and its competitors. Deneb Investments's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deneb Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.72, compared to a current price of R2.65 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Deneb Investments' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jun. 26, 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 Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deneb Investments stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R2.65 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.72. GuruFocus considers Deneb Investments to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:DNB:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.46
  • GF Value™: R2.72 vs. price of R2.65 (2.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Deneb Investments Business Description

Address 368 Main Road, 5th Floor, Deneb House, Observatory, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7925
Deneb Investments Ltd is a diversified investment company operating in southern Africa. The company's operating segment includes Properties; Industrial Product Manufacturing; Automotive Parts Manufacturing; and Branded Product Distribution. Industrial Product Manufacturing and Branded Product Distribution segments together contribute to the majority of the revenue. Its geographical segments include South Africa, Other African countries, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, of which the majority of the revenue is generated from South Africa.
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