enX Group (JSE:ENX) Beneish M-Score: -4.52 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


JSE:ENX enX Group Ltd JSE:ENX
41 GF Score
Price R2.49
GF Value R0.68
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is enX Group Beneish M-Score?

enX Group JSE:ENX 41 Beneish M-Score is -4.52 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:ENX with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,926 Industrial Products companies, enX Group ranks better than 97.85% 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 -4.52 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

JSE:ENX' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.52   Med: -2.72   Max: 2.55
Current: -4.52

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of enX Group was 2.55. The lowest was -4.52. And the median was -2.72.


enX Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for enX Group'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.

enX Group Beneish M-Score Chart

enX Group 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 -3.02 -0.45 -2.53 2.55 -4.52

enX Group 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 2.55 0.00 -4.52 0.00

JSE:ENX vs GEV, ETN, PH: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, enX Group'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.


enX Group Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, enX Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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enX Group 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 enX Group 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 * 0.1198+0.528 * 1.0138+0.404 * 0.7888+0.892 * 0.6796+0.115 * 0.4404
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.170457-0.327 * 1.0083
=-4.52

* 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 R54.6 Mil.
Revenue was R378.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was R82.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R1,381.8 Mil.
Total Assets was R1,554.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R35.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R24.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R601.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R0.7 Mil.
Net Income was R-168.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was R0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was R96.5 Mil.
Total Receivables was R670.0 Mil.
Revenue was R556.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was R122.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R2,352.2 Mil.
Total Assets was R2,847.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R178.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R39.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R1,060.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R32.4 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)
=(54.552 / 378.355) / (669.971 / 556.704)
=0.144182 / 1.20346
=0.1198

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)
=(122.922 / 556.704) / (82.406 / 378.355)
=0.220803 / 0.217801
=1.0138

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 - (1381.834 + 35.944) / 1554.243) / (1 - (2352.191 + 178.011) / 2847.094)
=0.087802 / 0.111304
=0.7888

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
=378.355 / 556.704
=0.6796

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))
=(39.076 / (39.076 + 178.011)) / (24.844 / (24.844 + 35.944))
=0.180002 / 0.408699
=0.4404

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)
=(0 / 378.355) / (0 / 556.704)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((0.702 + 600.985) / 1554.243) / ((32.364 + 1060.76) / 2847.094)
=0.387125 / 0.383944
=1.0083

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
=(-168.409 - 0 - 96.523) / 1554.243
=-0.170457

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.

enX Group has a M-score of -4.52 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 -4.52 mean?
enX Group (JSE:ENX) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.52 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on enX Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, enX Group ranks #63 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is enX Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
enX Group's current Beneish M-Score is -4.52. Based on the distribution chart, enX Group ranks #63 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, enX Group has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does enX Group's Beneish M-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, enX Group ranks #63 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places enX Group in the top 2% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products 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 enX Group and its competitors. enX Group's current Beneish M-Score is -4.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is enX Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, enX Group (JSE:ENX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.68, compared to a current price of R2.49 — trading 266.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.52. enX Group's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 9 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 enX Group (JSE:ENX), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.52 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 enX Group (JSE:ENX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, enX Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R2.49 is trading 266.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.68. GuruFocus considers enX Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:ENX:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.52
  • GF Value™: R0.68 vs. price of R2.49 (266.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 9 warning signs

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


enX Group Business Description

Address 1 Park Lane, PostNet Suite X86, 9th Floor, Katherine Towers, Private Bag X7, Aston Manor, Sandton, ZAF, 1630
enX Group Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of quality branded power equipment and the distribution of chemical products. The Company operates through the enX Power (Power) segment, which includes New Way Power, and designs, manufactures, installs, rents and maintains diesel generators, and distributes a range of industrial engines. It also offers cleaner power through solar hybrid and grid alternatives. The Company operates mainly in South Africa.
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