River UK Micro Cap (LSE:RMMC) Beneish M-Score: 0.00 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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LSE:RMMC River UK Micro Cap Ltd LSE:RMMC
56 GF Score
Price £2.32
GF Value £5.71
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is River UK Micro Cap Beneish M-Score?

River UK Micro Cap LSE:RMMC +0.87% 56 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:RMMC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 952 Asset Management companies, River UK Micro Cap ranks worse than 105041.91% 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.

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

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of River UK Micro Cap was 0.00. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

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River UK Micro Cap 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 River UK Micro Cap 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 * +0.528 * +0.404 * +0.892 * +0.115 *
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * +4.679 * -0.327 *
=

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was £0.00 Mil.
Revenue was £16.10 Mil.
Gross Profit was £16.10 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was £84.20 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £0.00 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £0.76 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £0.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £0.00 Mil.
Net Income was £15.34 Mil.
Gross Profit was £0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was £4.57 Mil.
 Total Receivables was £0.00 Mil.
Revenue was £9.59 Mil.
Gross Profit was £9.59 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was £69.19 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £0.00 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £0.00 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £0.66 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £0.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £0.00 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 / 16.096) / (0 / 9.591)
=0 / 0
=

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)
=(9.591 / 9.591) / (16.096 / 16.096)
=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 + 0) / 84.198) / (1 - (0 + 0) / 69.189)
=1 / 1
=

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
=16.096 / 9.591
=

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))
= /
=

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)
=(0.761 / 16.096) / (0.66 / 9.591)
=0.047279 / 0.068815
=

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 + 0) / 84.198) / ((0 + 0) / 69.189)
=0 / 0
=

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
=(15.336 - 0 - 4.57) / 84.198
=0.127865

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 mean?
River UK Micro Cap (LSE:RMMC) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on River UK Micro Cap and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, River UK Micro Cap ranks #999999 out of 952 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is River UK Micro Cap's Beneish M-Score too high?
River UK Micro Cap's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, River UK Micro Cap ranks #999999 out of 952 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, River UK Micro Cap has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does River UK Micro Cap's Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, River UK Micro Cap ranks #999999 out of 952 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places River UK Micro Cap 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 River UK Micro Cap and its competitors. River UK Micro Cap'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 River UK Micro Cap stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, River UK Micro Cap (LSE:RMMC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.71, compared to a current price of £2.32 — trading 59.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. River UK Micro Cap's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 River UK Micro Cap (LSE:RMMC), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jul. 16, 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 River UK Micro Cap (LSE:RMMC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, River UK Micro Cap stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.32 is trading 59.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.71. GuruFocus considers River UK Micro Cap to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:RMMC:

  • Beneish M-Score: 0.00
  • GF Value™: £5.71 vs. price of £2.32 (59.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs

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

River UK Micro Cap Business Description

Address St Julian’s Avenue, BNP Paribas House, St Peter Port, GGY, GY1 1WA
River UK Micro Cap Ltd is a United Kingdom-based closed-ended investment company. Its investment activities are intended to secure long-term capital growth through a diversified portfolio of UK micro-cap companies. Under normal market conditions, the company may also hold cash on deposit or temporarily invest in a range of high-quality debt securities and cash-equivalent instruments. Its portfolio spans sectors such as technology, financials, industrials, healthcare, consumer discretionary, and others.
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