Strategic Equity Capital (LSE:SEC) Beneish M-Score: 0.00 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Strategic Equity Capital Beneish M-Score?

Strategic Equity Capital LSE:SEC +1.37% 41 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SEC with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 954 Asset Management companies, Strategic Equity Capital ranks worse than 104821.7% 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 Strategic Equity Capital's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Strategic Equity Capital was 0.00. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

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Strategic Equity 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 Strategic Equity Capital 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was £0.00 Mil.
Revenue was £-1.80 Mil.
Gross Profit was £-1.80 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was £174.40 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 £0.87 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £0.00 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £0.00 Mil.
Net Income was £-2.67 Mil.
Gross Profit was £0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was £13.51 Mil.
 Total Receivables was £0.00 Mil.
Revenue was £27.58 Mil.
Gross Profit was £27.58 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £0.00 Mil.
Total Assets was £191.68 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.

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 / -1.798) / (0 / 27.583)
= / 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)
=(27.583 / 27.583) / (-1.798 / -1.798)
=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) / 174.399) / (1 - (0 + 0) / 191.683)
=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
=-1.798 / 27.583
=

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)
=(0.87 / -1.798) / (0.756 / 27.583)
= / 0.027408
=

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) / 174.399) / ((0 + 0) / 191.683)
=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
=(-2.668 - 0 - 13.51) / 174.399
=-0.092764

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?
Strategic Equity Capital (LSE:SEC) 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 Strategic Equity Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Strategic Equity Capital ranks #999999 out of 954 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Strategic Equity Capital's Beneish M-Score too high?
Strategic Equity Capital's current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Strategic Equity Capital ranks #999999 out of 954 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Strategic Equity Capital has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strategic Equity Capital's Beneish M-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Strategic Equity Capital ranks #999999 out of 954 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Strategic Equity 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 Strategic Equity Capital and its competitors. Strategic Equity Capital'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 Strategic Equity Capital stock overvalued right now?
Strategic Equity Capital (LSE:SEC) has a current Beneish M-Score of 0.00. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Strategic Equity Capital's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 2 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 Strategic Equity Capital (LSE:SEC), 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.

Strategic Equity Capital Business Description

Address 80 Cheapside, London, GBR, EC2V 6EE
Strategic Equity Capital PLC is an investment company based in the UK. Its investment objective is to achieve medium-term absolute returns, mainly through capital growth, rather than to outperform market indices. The company mainly invests in equity and equity-linked securities quoted on markets operated by the London Stock Exchange, which will increase their value through strategic, operational, or management change. It focuses on long-term investment for the duration of rolling three-year investment plans that include an entry and exit strategy. The company follows a practice of constructive corporate engagement and aims to work with management teams to enhance shareholder value. Its total revenue includes interest and dividends from the investment made.
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