DP Aircraft I (LSE:DPA) Beneish M-Score: -2.69 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is DP Aircraft I Beneish M-Score?

DP Aircraft I LSE:DPA 34 Beneish M-Score is -2.69 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:DPA with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, DP Aircraft I ranks better than 61.47% on this metric.

Note: Financial institutions were excluded from the sample in Beneish paper when calculating Beneish M-Score. Thus, the prediction might not fit banks and insurance companies.

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 -2.69 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LSE:DPA' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.14   Med: -2.71   Max: 6.05
Current: -2.69

During the past 10 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of DP Aircraft I was 6.05. The lowest was -4.14. And the median was -2.71.

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DP Aircraft I 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 DP Aircraft I 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+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9185+0.892 * 1.0428+0.115 * 1
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0125+4.679 * -0.050322-0.327 * 0.9223
=-2.69

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $0.00 Mil.
Revenue was $5.56 Mil.
Gross Profit was $5.56 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was $147.27 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $123.68 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.00 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $1.10 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $77.24 Mil.
Net Income was $4.07 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $11.48 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $0.00 Mil.
Revenue was $5.33 Mil.
Gross Profit was $5.33 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was $149.81 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $123.68 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $0.44 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $1.04 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $85.19 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 / 5.558) / (0 / 5.33)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(5.33 / 5.33) / (5.558 / 5.558)
=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 - (0 + 123.682) / 147.273) / (1 - (0 + 123.682) / 149.808)
=0.160186 / 0.174397
=0.9185

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
=5.558 / 5.33
=1.0428

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))
=(0.441 / (0.441 + 123.682)) / (0 / (0 + 123.682))
=0.003553 / 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)
=(1.097 / 5.558) / (1.039 / 5.33)
=0.197373 / 0.194934
=1.0125

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)
=((77.24 + 0) / 147.273) / ((85.185 + 0) / 149.808)
=0.524468 / 0.568628
=0.9223

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
=(4.073 - 0 - 11.484) / 147.273
=-0.050322

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.

DP Aircraft I has a M-score of -2.69 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 -2.69 mean?
DP Aircraft I (LSE:DPA) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.69 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on DP Aircraft I and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DP Aircraft I ranks #393 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is DP Aircraft I's Beneish M-Score too high?
DP Aircraft I's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Based on the distribution chart, DP Aircraft I ranks #393 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DP Aircraft I has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DP Aircraft I's Beneish M-Score compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, DP Aircraft I ranks #393 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts DP Aircraft I in the upper 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business 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 DP Aircraft I and its competitors. DP Aircraft I's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DP Aircraft I stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DP Aircraft I (LSE:DPA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.05, compared to a current price of $0.15 — trading 200% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. DP Aircraft I's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 DP Aircraft I (LSE:DPA), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.69 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 DP Aircraft I (LSE:DPA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DP Aircraft I stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.15 is trading 200% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.05. GuruFocus considers DP Aircraft I to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:DPA:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.69
  • GF Value™: $0.05 vs. price of $0.15 (200% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 6 warning signs

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DP Aircraft I Business Description

Address Les Banques, East Wing, Trafalgar Court, Saint Peter Port, Channel Islands, GGY, GY1 3PP
DP Aircraft I Ltd is a holding company and makes its investment in aircraft through wholly-owned subsidiary entities. The company's principal activity is to purchase, lease, and then sell Boeing 787-8s Aircraft (the Assets). The investment objective of the group is to obtain income and capital returns for the company's shareholders by acquiring, leasing, and then, when the Board considers it appropriate, selling the Assets. the Group is engaged in a single segment of business, being the acquisition, leasing, and subsequent selling of aircraft.
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