YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) Beneish M-Score: -2.67 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


JSE:YYLBEE YeboYethu Ltd JSE:YYLBEE
57 GF Score
Price R55.15
GF Value R22.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is YeboYethu Beneish M-Score?

YeboYethu JSE:YYLBEE 57 Beneish M-Score is -2.67 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:YYLBEE with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of R22.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Telecommunication Services companies, YeboYethu ranks worse than 63.1% 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 -2.67 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

JSE:YYLBEE' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.62   Med: -2.33   Max: 2.98
Current: -2.67

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of YeboYethu was 2.98. The lowest was -4.62. And the median was -2.33.


YeboYethu Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for YeboYethu'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.

YeboYethu Beneish M-Score Chart

YeboYethu 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 -2.33 -1.64 -3.95 2.98 -2.67

YeboYethu 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 2.98 0.00 -2.67 0.00

JSE:YYLBEE vs TMUS, VZ, T: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, YeboYethu'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.


YeboYethu Beneish M-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, YeboYethu's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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YeboYethu 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 YeboYethu 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 * 0.1765+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0004+0.892 * 0.8976+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1171+4.679 * 0.125763-0.327 * 0.726
=-2.67

* 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 R0.0 Mil.
Revenue was R652.4 Mil.
Gross Profit was R652.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R11.7 Mil.
Total Assets was R14,369.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R18.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R3.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R0.0 Mil.
Net Income was R2,337.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was R0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was R530.4 Mil.
Total Receivables was R0.0 Mil.
Revenue was R726.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was R726.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R13.6 Mil.
Total Assets was R11,292.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R0.0 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R0.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R17.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R4.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R0.0 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)
=(0.002 / 652.372) / (0.012 / 726.765)
=3.0E-6 / 1.7E-5
=0.1765

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)
=(726.765 / 726.765) / (652.372 / 652.372)
=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 - (11.738 + 0) / 14369.639) / (1 - (13.61 + 0) / 11292.774)
=0.999183 / 0.998795
=1.0004

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
=652.372 / 726.765
=0.8976

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))
=(0 / (0 + 0)) / (0 / (0 + 0))
= /
=1

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)
=(17.993 / 652.372) / (17.943 / 726.765)
=0.027581 / 0.024689
=1.1171

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)
=((0 + 3.802) / 14369.639) / ((0 + 4.124) / 11292.774)
=0.000265 / 0.000365
=0.726

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
=(2337.577 - 0 - 530.403) / 14369.639
=0.125763

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.

YeboYethu has a M-score of -2.67 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 -2.67 mean?
YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.67 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on YeboYethu and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, YeboYethu ranks #224 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is YeboYethu's Beneish M-Score too high?
YeboYethu's current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. Based on the distribution chart, YeboYethu ranks #224 out of 355 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, YeboYethu has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YeboYethu's Beneish M-Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, YeboYethu ranks #224 out of 355 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places YeboYethu 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 YeboYethu and its competitors. YeboYethu's current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YeboYethu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R22.65, compared to a current price of R55.15 — trading 143.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.67. YeboYethu's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.67 as of Jun. 25, 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 YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YeboYethu stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R55.15 is trading 143.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R22.65. GuruFocus considers YeboYethu to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:YYLBEE:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.67
  • GF Value™: R22.65 vs. price of R55.15 (143.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs

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


YeboYethu Business Description

Address 082 Vodacom Boulevard, Vodacom Corporate Park, Midrand, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 1685
YeboYethu Ltd is a special purpose company formed for the purpose is to buying and holding Vodacom SA ordinary shares and Vodacom SA A shares for the benefit of shareholders. Vodacom SA is a mobile communications network operator in South Africa, by a large number of customers and revenue. The principal activities of the company are to carry on the business of acquiring and holding shares in Vodacom Group and receive and distribute dividends and other distributions received by it pursuant to its holding in Vodacom Group.
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