Trustco Group Holdings (JSE:TTO) Beneish M-Score: 0.00 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Trustco Group Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Trustco Group Holdings JSE:TTO 11 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:TTO with a GF Score™ of 11/100.

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 Trustco Group Holdings's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Trustco Group Holdings was 0.00. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.


Trustco Group Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Trustco Group 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.

Trustco Group Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Trustco Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Aug22 Aug23
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.37 -1.74 1.51 1.67 -3.30

Trustco Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep13 Mar14 Sep14 Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Mar21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24
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 1.67 0.00 -3.30 0.00

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

For the Asset Management subindustry, Trustco Group 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.


Trustco Group Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Trustco Group Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Trustco Group 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 Trustco Group 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 * 0.5732+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.961+0.892 * 1.8572+0.115 * 0.8399
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.176332-0.327 * 2.0191
=-3.30

* 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 (Aug23) TTM:Last Year (Aug22) TTM:
Total Receivables was R724.07 Mil.
Revenue was R90.88 Mil.
Gross Profit was R90.88 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R736.06 Mil.
Total Assets was R3,823.10 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R8.99 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R4.99 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R2,443.87 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R218.72 Mil.
Net Income was R-680.13 Mil.
Gross Profit was R0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was R-5.99 Mil.
Total Receivables was R680.13 Mil.
Revenue was R48.94 Mil.
Gross Profit was R48.94 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R689.12 Mil.
Total Assets was R4,334.45 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R13.98 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R5.99 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R0.00 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R1,258.39 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R236.70 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)
=(724.072 / 90.884) / (680.129 / 48.937)
=7.966991 / 13.898053
=0.5732

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)
=(48.937 / 48.937) / (90.884 / 90.884)
=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 - (736.057 + 8.988) / 3823.102) / (1 - (689.117 + 13.982) / 4334.447)
=0.80512 / 0.837788
=0.961

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
=90.884 / 48.937
=1.8572

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))
=(5.992 / (5.992 + 13.982)) / (4.994 / (4.994 + 8.988))
=0.29999 / 0.357174
=0.8399

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 / 90.884) / (0 / 48.937)
=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)
=((218.72 + 2443.869) / 3823.102) / ((236.697 + 1258.388) / 4334.447)
=0.696447 / 0.344931
=2.0191

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
=(-680.129 - 0 - -5.992) / 3823.102
=-0.176332

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.

Trustco Group Holdings has a M-score of -3.30 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 0.00 mean?
Trustco Group Holdings (JSE:TTO) 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 Trustco Group Holdings and its competitors.
Is Trustco Group Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Trustco Group Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Overall, Trustco Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trustco Group Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
Trustco Group Holdings' Beneish M-Score of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 Trustco Group Holdings and its competitors. Trustco Group Holdings'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 Trustco Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Trustco Group Holdings (JSE:TTO) has a current Beneish M-Score of 0.00. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Trustco Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 11/100. 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 Trustco Group Holdings (JSE:TTO), 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.

Trustco Group Holdings Business Description

Address 2 Keller Street, Eros, P.O. Box 11363, Windhoek, NAM
Trustco Group Holdings Ltd engages in the provision of financial services. The company's operating segment includes Financial Services and Resources. The Financial Services portfolio earns income from insurance premiums, property sales, rental income, investment property activities, banking and finance activities, interest, fees, and commissions from customers, and tuition income. The Resources portfolio conducts mining operations in Namibia and Sierra Leone. The company earns maximum revenue through Micro-Finance.
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