Safari Investments RSA (JSE:SAR) Beneish M-Score: -1.48 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


JSE:SAR Safari Investments RSA Ltd JSE:SAR
67 GF Score
Price R8.40
GF Value R8.83
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What is Safari Investments RSA Beneish M-Score?

Safari Investments RSA JSE:SAR 67 Beneish M-Score is -1.48 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:SAR with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of R8.83. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

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 -1.48 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

JSE:SAR' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.02   Med: -2.08   Max: 266.02
Current: -1.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Safari Investments RSA was 266.02. The lowest was -3.02. And the median was -2.08.


Safari Investments RSA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Safari Investments RSA'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.

Safari Investments RSA Beneish M-Score Chart

Safari Investments RSA Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.29 -2.08 -1.72 -2.48 -1.48

Safari Investments RSA Semi-Annual Data
Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Dec24 Jun25
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 -2.48 0.00 0.00 -1.48

JSE:SAR vs VICI, WPC: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Safari Investments RSA'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.


Safari Investments RSA Beneish M-Score vs REITs Industry

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

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


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Safari Investments RSA 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 Safari Investments RSA 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 * 1.2282+0.528 * 0.9012+0.404 * 0.9407+0.892 * 1.352+0.115 * 0.8363
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.117715-0.327 * 0.9512
=-1.48

* 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 (Mar23) TTM:
Total Receivables was R28.2 Mil.
Revenue was R617.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was R606.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R557.1 Mil.
Total Assets was R4,581.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R3.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R1.1 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R96.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R1,449.6 Mil.
Net Income was R554.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was R0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was R15.6 Mil.
Total Receivables was R17.0 Mil.
Revenue was R456.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was R404.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R250.4 Mil.
Total Assets was R3,807.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R4.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R1.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R0.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R391.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R959.1 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)
=(28.236 / 617.746) / (17.004 / 456.899)
=0.045708 / 0.037216
=1.2282

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)
=(404.349 / 456.899) / (606.614 / 617.746)
=0.884986 / 0.98198
=0.9012

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 - (557.124 + 3.172) / 4581.114) / (1 - (250.424 + 4.6) / 3807.198)
=0.877694 / 0.933015
=0.9407

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
=617.746 / 456.899
=1.352

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))
=(1.258 / (1.258 + 4.6)) / (1.096 / (1.096 + 3.172))
=0.214749 / 0.256795
=0.8363

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 / 617.746) / (0 / 456.899)
=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)
=((1449.619 + 96.649) / 4581.114) / ((959.135 + 391.888) / 3807.198)
=0.337531 / 0.35486
=0.9512

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
=(554.852 - 0 - 15.587) / 4581.114
=0.117715

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.

Safari Investments RSA has a M-score of -1.48 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 -1.48 mean?
Safari Investments RSA (JSE:SAR) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.48 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Safari Investments RSA and its competitors.
Is Safari Investments RSA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Safari Investments RSA's current Beneish M-Score is -1.48. Overall, Safari Investments RSA has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safari Investments RSA's Beneish M-Score compare to VICI and WPC?
Safari Investments RSA's Beneish M-Score of -1.48 can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 Safari Investments RSA and its competitors. Safari Investments RSA's current Beneish M-Score is -1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Safari Investments RSA stock overvalued right now?
Safari Investments RSA (JSE:SAR) has a current Beneish M-Score of -1.48. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.83, compared to a current price of R8.40 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.48. Safari Investments RSA's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 10 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 Safari Investments RSA (JSE:SAR), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.48 as of Jun. 28, 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 Safari Investments RSA (JSE:SAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safari Investments RSA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R8.40 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R8.83.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SAR:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.48
  • GF Value™: R8.83 vs. price of R8.40 (4.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Safari Investments RSA Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 410 Lynnwood Road, Lynnwood, Pretoria, GT, ZAF, 0081
Safari Investments RSA Ltd is a real estate investment trust. The Company earns revenue from the leasing of investment property and recoveries of property expenses. The company's operating segments include Atteridgeville, Mamelodi, Sebokeng, Limpopo, Heidelberg, and Namibia. It generates maximum revenue from the Atteridgeville segment.
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