EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE) Beneish M-Score: 0.00 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


JSE:EPE EPE Capital Partners Ltd JSE:EPE
58 GF Score
Price R4.99
GF Value R6.20
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is EPE Capital Partners Beneish M-Score?

EPE Capital Partners JSE:EPE -4.04% 58 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:EPE with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of R6.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 954 Asset Management companies, EPE Capital Partners ranks worse than 104821.7% 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.

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

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of EPE Capital Partners was 32.28. The lowest was -4.99. And the median was -2.41.


EPE Capital Partners Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EPE Capital Partners'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.

EPE Capital Partners Beneish M-Score Chart

EPE Capital Partners Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -0.73 -1.91 -2.91 -3.51 0.00

EPE Capital Partners Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.00 -3.51 0.00 0.00 0.00

JSE:EPE vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, EPE Capital Partners'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.


EPE Capital Partners Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, EPE Capital Partners's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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EPE Capital Partners 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 EPE Capital Partners 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 * +0.528 * +0.404 * +0.892 * +0.115 *
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * +4.679 * -0.327 *
=

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was R6.8 Mil.
Revenue was R-726.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was R-757.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R23.4 Mil.
Total Assets was R2,394.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R4.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R118.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R82.5 Mil.
Net Income was R495.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was R0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was R-30.3 Mil.
Total Receivables was R3.6 Mil.
Revenue was R117.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was R85.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R19.1 Mil.
Total Assets was R2,328.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R7.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R21.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R522.5 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)
=(6.785 / -726.823) / (3.571 / 117.947)
= / 0.030276
=

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)
=(85.328 / 117.947) / (-757.178 / -726.823)
=0.723444 /
=

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 - (23.389 + 0) / 2394.61) / (1 - (19.092 + 0) / 2328.311)
=0.990233 / 0.9918
=

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
=-726.823 / 117.947
=

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))
=(0 / (0 + 0)) / (0 / (0 + 0))
= /
=

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)
=(4.227 / -726.823) / (7.346 / 117.947)
= / 0.062282
=

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)
=((82.5 + 118.502) / 2394.61) / ((522.465 + 21.469) / 2328.311)
=0.083939 / 0.233617
=

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
=(495.77 - 0 - -30.253) / 2394.61
=0.21967

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 mean?
EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on EPE Capital Partners and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, EPE Capital Partners ranks #999999 out of 954 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is EPE Capital Partners' Beneish M-Score too high?
EPE Capital Partners' current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, EPE Capital Partners ranks #999999 out of 954 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, EPE Capital Partners has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EPE Capital Partners' Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, EPE Capital Partners ranks #999999 out of 954 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places EPE Capital Partners 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Asset Management 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 EPE Capital Partners and its competitors. EPE Capital Partners's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EPE Capital Partners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R6.20, compared to a current price of R4.99 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. EPE Capital Partners' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 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 EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPE Capital Partners stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R4.99 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R6.20. GuruFocus considers EPE Capital Partners to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:EPE:

  • Beneish M-Score: 0.00
  • GF Value™: R6.20 vs. price of R4.99 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 2 warning signs

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


EPE Capital Partners Business Description

Address C/o Ocorian Corporate Services (Mauritius) Limited, Wall Street, Level 6, Tower A, 1 Exchange Square, Ebene, MUS
EPE Capital Partners Ltd is an investment holding company that provides shareholders with long-term capital appreciation through investments in a diversified portfolio of unlisted private equity-type assets. The company invests predominantly in South Africa and the broader Sub-Saharan Africa region by participating in funds or co-investments managed by Ethos Private Equity. Its portfolio spans various sectors with a focus on private equity investments. EPE generates revenue through returns on these investments, relying on asset value growth and income from its portfolio companies.
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