Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) Beneish M-Score: -2.46 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


JSE:SLG Salungano Group Ltd JSE:SLG
26 GF Score
Price R0.98
GF Value R0.62
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Salungano Group Beneish M-Score?

Salungano Group JSE:SLG -14.78% 26 Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:SLG with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 119 Other Energy Sources companies, Salungano Group ranks worse than 62.18% 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 -2.46 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

JSE:SLG' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.75   Med: -2.67   Max: -1.56
Current: -2.46

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Salungano Group was -1.56. The lowest was -3.75. And the median was -2.67.


Salungano Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Salungano 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.

Salungano Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Salungano Group 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 -3.75 -2.85 -1.87 -3.13 -2.46

Salungano Group 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 -3.13 0.00 -2.46 0.00

JSE:SLG vs CNR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Salungano 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.


Salungano Group Beneish M-Score vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Salungano Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Salungano 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 Salungano 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 * 0.8385+0.528 * 0.9408+0.404 * 1.6198+0.892 * 1.1959+0.115 * 0.8238
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.063798-0.327 * 0.7126
=-2.46

* 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 R565 Mil.
Revenue was R4,369 Mil.
Gross Profit was R372 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R801 Mil.
Total Assets was R3,573 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R2,038 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R240 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R885 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R218 Mil.
Net Income was R10 Mil.
Gross Profit was R0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was R238 Mil.
Total Receivables was R564 Mil.
Revenue was R3,653 Mil.
Gross Profit was R292 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R856 Mil.
Total Assets was R3,942 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R2,586 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R246 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R1,489 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R218 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)
=(565.282 / 4369.354) / (563.702 / 3653.499)
=0.129374 / 0.154291
=0.8385

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)
=(292.413 / 3653.499) / (371.692 / 4369.354)
=0.080036 / 0.085068
=0.9408

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 - (800.74 + 2038.014) / 3573.118) / (1 - (855.829 + 2586.26) / 3942.288)
=0.205525 / 0.12688
=1.6198

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
=4369.354 / 3653.499
=1.1959

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))
=(245.899 / (245.899 + 2586.26)) / (240.106 / (240.106 + 2038.014))
=0.086824 / 0.105397
=0.8238

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 / 4369.354) / (0 / 3653.499)
=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)
=((217.621 + 884.577) / 3573.118) / ((217.957 + 1488.603) / 3942.288)
=0.30847 / 0.432886
=0.7126

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
=(10.411 - 0 - 238.367) / 3573.118
=-0.063798

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.

Salungano Group has a M-score of -2.46 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 -2.46 mean?
Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.46 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Salungano Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Salungano Group ranks #74 out of 119 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 62.2%.
Is Salungano Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Salungano Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Based on the distribution chart, Salungano Group ranks #74 out of 119 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Salungano Group has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salungano Group's Beneish M-Score compare to CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Salungano Group ranks #74 out of 119 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Salungano Group 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 Other Energy Sources company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Other Energy Sources 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 Salungano Group and its competitors. Salungano Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salungano Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.62, compared to a current price of R0.98 — trading 58.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Salungano Group's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 Salungano Group (JSE:SLG), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.46 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 Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salungano Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R0.98 is trading 58.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.62. GuruFocus considers Salungano Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SLG:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.46
  • GF Value™: R0.62 vs. price of R0.98 (58.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 26/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Salungano Group Business Description

Address 142 Western Service Road, First Floor, Building 10, Woodmead Business Park, Woodmead, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2191
Salungano Group Ltd is a South African firm mainly engaged in the mining, processing, sale, and distribution of thermal coal. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Mining, Trading, Property rental and other, and Investment holding. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Mining segment, which is involved in the exploration, beneficiation, and mining of bituminous coal. The mining operations of the Group are carried out at Elandspruit, Khanyisa, Vanggatfontein, Arnot, and Moabsvelden mining complexes. The Trading segment buys and sells coal to inland customers, and the property rental segment rents property to other segments within the group.
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