Grand Parade Investments (JSE:GPL) Beneish M-Score: 2.59 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


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Price R1.86
GF Value R0.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Grand Parade Investments Beneish M-Score?

Grand Parade Investments JSE:GPL 36 Beneish M-Score is 2.59 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:GPL with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 354 Restaurants companies, Grand Parade Investments ranks worse than 98.59% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score 2.59 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

JSE:GPL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.67   Med: -2.17   Max: 1159.15
Current: 2.59

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Grand Parade Investments was 1159.15. The lowest was -2.67. And the median was -2.17.


Grand Parade Investments Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grand Parade 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.

Grand Parade Investments Beneish M-Score Chart

Grand Parade Investments Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,159.15 389.64 0.38 -2.43 2.59

Grand Parade Investments Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 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 Premium Member Only 0.00 -2.43 0.00 2.59 0.00

JSE:GPL vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Grand Parade 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.


Grand Parade Investments Beneish M-Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Grand Parade Investments's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Grand Parade 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 Grand Parade 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 * 6.8382+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0401+0.892 * 0.2032+0.115 * 0.6584
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.083743-0.327 * 0.8682
=2.59

* 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 R4.06 Mil.
Revenue was R0.29 Mil.
Gross Profit was R0.29 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R126.95 Mil.
Total Assets was R1,142.11 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R5.93 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R1.70 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R28.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R1.66 Mil.
Net Income was R61.20 Mil.
Gross Profit was R0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was R-34.44 Mil.
Total Receivables was R2.92 Mil.
Revenue was R1.44 Mil.
Gross Profit was R1.44 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R163.13 Mil.
Total Assets was R1,135.09 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R7.61 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R1.31 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R31.70 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R2.25 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)
=(4.063 / 0.292) / (2.924 / 1.437)
=13.914384 / 2.034795
=6.8382

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)
=(1.437 / 1.437) / (0.292 / 0.292)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (126.951 + 5.928) / 1142.108) / (1 - (163.134 + 7.613) / 1135.088)
=0.883655 / 0.849574
=1.0401

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
=0.292 / 1.437
=0.2032

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))
=(1.307 / (1.307 + 7.613)) / (1.697 / (1.697 + 5.928))
=0.146525 / 0.222557
=0.6584

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 / 0.292) / (0 / 1.437)
=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)
=((1.656 + 28.002) / 1142.108) / ((2.252 + 31.698) / 1135.088)
=0.025968 / 0.02991
=0.8682

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
=(61.201 - 0 - -34.442) / 1142.108
=0.083743

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.

Grand Parade Investments has a M-score of 2.59 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 2.59 mean?
Grand Parade Investments (JSE:GPL) has a Beneish M-Score of 2.59 as of Jul. 02, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Grand Parade Investments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Grand Parade Investments ranks #349 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 98.6%.
Is Grand Parade Investments' Beneish M-Score too high?
Grand Parade Investments' current Beneish M-Score is 2.59. Based on the distribution chart, Grand Parade Investments ranks #349 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Grand Parade Investments has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grand Parade Investments' Beneish M-Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Grand Parade Investments ranks #349 out of 354 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Grand Parade 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 Restaurants company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Restaurants 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 Grand Parade Investments and its competitors. Grand Parade Investments's current Beneish M-Score is 2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grand Parade Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grand Parade Investments (JSE:GPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.81, compared to a current price of R1.86 — trading 129.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 2.59. Grand Parade Investments' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Grand Parade Investments (JSE:GPL), the current Beneish M-Score is 2.59 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 Grand Parade Investments (JSE:GPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grand Parade Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R1.86 is trading 129.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.81. GuruFocus considers Grand Parade Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:GPL:

  • Beneish M-Score: 2.59
  • GF Value™: R0.81 vs. price of R1.86 (129.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Grand Parade Investments Business Description

Address 109 Rosmead Avenue, First Floor, Block D, Kenilworth Racecourse, Kenilworth, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7780
Grand Parade Investments Ltd is an empowerment company. The company's operating segments include Food, gaming, and leisure. It generates maximum revenue from the Gaming and Leisure segment. The gaming and leisure segment includes SunWest, Sun Slots, Worcester Casino, and Infinity Gaming Africa.
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