Sephaku Holdings (JSE:SEP) Beneish M-Score: -2.54 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


JSE:SEP Sephaku Holdings Ltd JSE:SEP
84 GF Score
Price R2.00
GF Value R1.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Sephaku Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Sephaku Holdings JSE:SEP 84 Beneish M-Score is -2.54 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:SEP with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 388 Building Materials companies, Sephaku Holdings ranks worse than 51.03% 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 -2.54 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

JSE:SEP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.91   Med: -2.56   Max: -2.16
Current: -2.54

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sephaku Holdings was -2.16. The lowest was -2.91. And the median was -2.56.


Sephaku Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sephaku Holdings'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.

Sephaku Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Sephaku Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.57 -2.48 -2.22 -2.61 -2.54

Sephaku Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 -2.61 0.00 -2.54 0.00

JSE:SEP vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Sephaku Holdings'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.


Sephaku Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Sephaku Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sephaku Holdings 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 Sephaku Holdings 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 * 1.0997+0.528 * 0.9325+0.404 * 0.9306+0.892 * 1.0165+0.115 * 1.1472
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.027539-0.327 * 0.9837
=-2.54

* 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 (Mar25) TTM:Last Year (Mar24) TTM:
Total Receivables was R119 Mil.
Revenue was R1,183 Mil.
Gross Profit was R448 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R177 Mil.
Total Assets was R1,584 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R310 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R42 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R156 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R19 Mil.
Net Income was R74 Mil.
Gross Profit was R0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was R117 Mil.
Total Receivables was R106 Mil.
Revenue was R1,164 Mil.
Gross Profit was R411 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R143 Mil.
Total Assets was R1,458 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R230 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R36 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R130 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R34 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)
=(118.584 / 1182.845) / (106.081 / 1163.603)
=0.100253 / 0.091166
=1.0997

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)
=(410.825 / 1163.603) / (447.856 / 1182.845)
=0.353063 / 0.378626
=0.9325

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 - (176.613 + 310.264) / 1583.977) / (1 - (143.386 + 229.578) / 1458.265)
=0.692624 / 0.744241
=0.9306

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
=1182.845 / 1163.603
=1.0165

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))
=(36.317 / (36.317 + 229.578)) / (41.93 / (41.93 + 310.264))
=0.136584 / 0.119054
=1.1472

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 / 1182.845) / (0 / 1163.603)
=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)
=((18.92 + 155.961) / 1583.977) / ((33.956 + 129.71) / 1458.265)
=0.110406 / 0.112233
=0.9837

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
=(73.551 - 0 - 117.172) / 1583.977
=-0.027539

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.

Sephaku Holdings has a M-score of -2.54 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 -2.54 mean?
Sephaku Holdings (JSE:SEP) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.54 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sephaku Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sephaku Holdings ranks #198 out of 388 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Sephaku Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Sephaku Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Based on the distribution chart, Sephaku Holdings ranks #198 out of 388 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sephaku Holdings has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sephaku Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Sephaku Holdings ranks #198 out of 388 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sephaku Holdings 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Building Materials 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 Sephaku Holdings and its competitors. Sephaku Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sephaku Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sephaku Holdings (JSE:SEP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.73, compared to a current price of R2.00 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.54. Sephaku Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Sephaku Holdings (JSE:SEP), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.54 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 Sephaku Holdings (JSE:SEP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sephaku Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R2.00 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.73. GuruFocus considers Sephaku Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SEP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.54
  • GF Value™: R1.73 vs. price of R2.00 (15.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Sephaku Holdings Business Description

Address Cnr Karee and John Vorster Streets, First Floor, Block A, Southdowns Office Park, Irene X54, Pretoria, GT, ZAF, 0062
Sephaku Holdings Ltd is a construction materials company. It offers investors a portfolio of assets focused on the building and construction materials industry. The company comprises ready-mix concrete and head office as the two main segments. The ready-mix concrete segment represents the part of the business that manufactures and sells ready-mixed concrete through its subsidiaries in South Africa.
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