EMV Capital (LSE:EMVC) Beneish M-Score: -2.13 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)

What is EMV Capital Beneish M-Score?

EMV Capital LSE:EMVC 44 Beneish M-Score is -2.13 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:EMVC with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Asset Management companies, EMV Capital ranks worse than 55.61% 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 -2.13 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

LSE:EMVC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.23 Med: -2.13 Max: 19.08
Current: -2.13

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of EMV Capital was 19.08. The lowest was -3.23. And the median was -2.13.

EMV Capital Beneish M-Score Related Terms

EMV Capital Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EMV Capital's Beneish M-Score can be seen below:

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EMV Capital Beneish M-Score Chart

EMV Capital Annual Data

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0.33

-3.23

-2.24

-2.49

-2.13

EMV Capital Semi-Annual Data
	Jun16	Dec16	Jun17	Dec17	Jun18	Dec18	Jun19	Dec19	Jun20	Dec20	Jun21	Dec21	Jun22	Dec22	Jun23	Dec23	Jun24	Dec24	Jun25	Dec25
Beneish M-Score	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-2.24	0.00	-2.49	0.00	-2.13

LSE:EMVC vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, EMV Capital'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.

EMV Capital Beneish M-Score vs Asset Management Industry

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

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EMV Capital 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 EMV Capital for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

-4.84

0.92 * DSRI

0.528 * GMI

0.404 * AQI

0.892 * SGI

0.115 * DEPI

-4.84

0.92 * 0.8528

0.528 * 0.9375

0.404 * 1.0128

0.892 * 1.1698

0.115 * 1.5043

0.172 * SGAI

4.679 * TATA

0.327 * LVGI

0.172 * 0.6619

4.679 * 0.060174

0.327 * 1.1133

-2.13

This Year (Dec25) TTM:

Last Year (Dec24) TTM:

Total Receivables was £0.82 Mil.
Revenue was £2.87 Mil.
Gross Profit was £2.61 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £1.62 Mil.
Total Assets was £19.78 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £0.52 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £0.36 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £3.11 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £5.76 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £0.37 Mil.
Net Income was £-0.02 Mil.
Gross Profit was £0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was £-1.21 Mil.

Total Receivables was £0.83 Mil.
Revenue was £2.45 Mil.
Gross Profit was £2.09 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £2.07 Mil.
Total Assets was £19.50 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £0.26 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £0.41 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £4.01 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £4.48 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £0.95 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)
	=	(0.823 / 2.866)	/	(0.825 / 2.45)
	=	0.28716	/	0.336735
	=	0.8528

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)
	=	(2.09 / 2.45)	/	(2.608 / 2.866)
	=	0.853061	/	0.909979
	=	0.9375

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 - (1.624 + 0.516) / 19.776)	/	(1 - (2.074 + 0.256) / 19.504)
	=	0.891788	/	0.880537
	=	1.0128

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
	=	2.866	/	2.45
	=	1.1698

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))
	=	(0.411 / (0.411 + 0.256))	/	(0.358 / (0.358 + 0.516))
	=	0.616192	/	0.409611
	=	1.5043

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)
	=	(3.105 / 2.866)	/	(4.01 / 2.45)
	=	1.083391	/	1.636735
	=	0.6619

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)
	=	((0.369 + 5.756) / 19.776)	/	((0.947 + 4.479) / 19.504)
	=	0.309719	/	0.278199
	=	1.1133

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
	=	(-0.021 - 0	-	-1.211)	/	19.776
	=	0.060174

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.

EMV Capital has a M-score of -2.13 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.13 mean?

EMV Capital (LSE:EMVC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.13 as of Jul. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on EMV Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, EMV Capital ranks #530 out of 953 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.

Is EMV Capital's Beneish M-Score too high?

EMV Capital's current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. Based on the distribution chart, EMV Capital ranks #530 out of 953 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, EMV Capital has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does EMV Capital's Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, EMV Capital ranks #530 out of 953 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places EMV Capital 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 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 EMV Capital and its competitors. EMV Capital's current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is EMV Capital stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EMV Capital (LSE:EMVC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.87, compared to a current price of £0.52 — trading 40.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.13. EMV Capital's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 EMV Capital (LSE:EMVC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.13 as of Jul. 06, 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 EMV Capital (LSE:EMVC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EMV Capital stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.52 is trading 40.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.87. GuruFocus considers EMV Capital to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:EMVC:

Beneish M-Score: -2.13
GF Value™: £0.87 vs. price of £0.52 (40.8% below fair value)
GF Score™: 44/100 with 7 warning signs

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

EMV Capital Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

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Address 20 Saint Andrew Street, Level 8, Holborn Circus, London, GBR, EC4A 3AG

Website https://www.emvcapital.com

EMV Capital PLC is a deep tech and life sciences venture capital investment group with an international portfolio of high-growth companies. With a strategic focus on generating superior returns for investors from the fast-growing sectors and technologies that will define its future; It invests in, manages and strengthens early-stage IP-rich companies. The company holds both direct equity stakes and carried interest in its portfolio companies, creating an evergreen structure that supports extensive growth and value creation. Its approach is characterized by its proactive management style, aiming to advance portfolio companies to critical value inflection points by actively engaging with them.

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