MJDLF (Major Drilling Group International) Beneish M-Score: -2.61 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


MJDLF Major Drilling Group International Inc MJDLF
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What is Major Drilling Group International Beneish M-Score?

Major Drilling Group International MJDLF -3.79% 82 Beneish M-Score is -2.61 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MJDLF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Major Drilling Group International ranks better than 66.42% 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 -2.61 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MJDLF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.67   Med: -2.61   Max: -1.84
Current: -2.61

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Major Drilling Group International was -1.84. The lowest was -3.67. And the median was -2.61.


Major Drilling Group International Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Major Drilling Group International'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.

Major Drilling Group International Beneish M-Score Chart

Major Drilling Group International Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.56 -2.80 -2.90 -1.84 -2.61

Major Drilling Group International Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -1.84 -2.23 -2.02 -2.74 -2.61

Major Drilling Group International Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Major Drilling Group International'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.


Major Drilling Group International Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Major Drilling Group International's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Major Drilling Group International's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Major Drilling Group International 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 Major Drilling Group International 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 * 1.0236+0.528 * 1.1535+0.404 * 0.8915+0.892 * 1.2338+0.115 * 0.9387
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8958+4.679 * -0.078211-0.327 * 1.0763
=-2.59

* 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 (Apr26) TTM:Last Year (Apr25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $137.1 Mil.
Revenue was 169.906 + 134.074 + 174.534 + 165.523 = $644.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 26.263 + 8.846 + 34.788 + 30.792 = $100.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $270.7 Mil.
Total Assets was $556.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $210.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $50.3 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $59.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $111.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $24.4 Mil.
Net Income was 5.966 + -7.874 + 9.971 + 7.356 = $15.4 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0.087 + 0.895 + -0.169 + -1.005 = $-0.2 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1.293 + 26.093 + 20.876 + 10.907 = $59.2 Mil.
Total Receivables was $108.5 Mil.
Revenue was 134.143 + 111.704 + 137.574 + 138.575 = $522.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was 19.846 + 11.496 + 32.184 + 30.611 = $94.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $230.2 Mil.
Total Assets was $514.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $205.1 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $45.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $53.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $91.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $25.1 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)
=(137.051 / 644.037) / (108.521 / 521.996)
=0.2128 / 0.207896
=1.0236

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)
=(94.137 / 521.996) / (100.689 / 644.037)
=0.18034 / 0.15634
=1.1535

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 - (270.723 + 210.09) / 556.926) / (1 - (230.19 + 205.085) / 514.084)
=0.136666 / 0.1533
=0.8915

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
=644.037 / 521.996
=1.2338

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))
=(45.457 / (45.457 + 205.085)) / (50.333 / (50.333 + 210.09))
=0.181435 / 0.193274
=0.9387

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)
=(59.289 / 644.037) / (53.644 / 521.996)
=0.092058 / 0.102767
=0.8958

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)
=((24.378 + 111.548) / 556.926) / ((25.114 + 91.463) / 514.084)
=0.244065 / 0.226766
=1.0763

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
=(15.419 - -0.192 - 59.169) / 556.926
=-0.078211

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.

Major Drilling Group International has a M-score of -2.59 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 -2.61 mean?
Major Drilling Group International (MJDLF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.61 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Major Drilling Group International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Major Drilling Group International ranks #230 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Major Drilling Group International's Beneish M-Score too high?
Major Drilling Group International's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Based on the distribution chart, Major Drilling Group International ranks #230 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Major Drilling Group International has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Major Drilling Group International's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Major Drilling Group International ranks #230 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Major Drilling Group International 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Major Drilling Group International and its competitors. Major Drilling Group International's current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Major Drilling Group International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Major Drilling Group International (MJDLF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.01, compared to a current price of $10.16 — trading 26.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.61. Major Drilling Group International's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Major Drilling Group International (MJDLF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.61 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 Major Drilling Group International (MJDLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Major Drilling Group International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.16 is trading 26.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.01. GuruFocus considers Major Drilling Group International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MJDLF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.61
  • GF Value™: $8.01 vs. price of $10.16 (26.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Major Drilling Group International Business Description

Other Exchanges 3MJ:GermanyMDI:Canada
Address 111 St. George Street, Suite 100, Moncton, NB, CAN, E1C 1T7
Major Drilling Group International Inc consists of contract drilling for companies mainly involved in mining and mineral exploration. The Company has operations in North America, South America, Australia, Asia, and Africa. Its services are Surface Drilling Services, and Underground Drilling Services. Its geographical segments are Canada - the United States; South and Central America; and Australasia and Africa, of which majority of its revenue comes from South and Central America.
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