MPVDF (Mountain Province Diamonds) Beneish M-Score: -4.03 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


What is Mountain Province Diamonds Beneish M-Score?

Mountain Province Diamonds MPVDF Beneish M-Score is -4.03 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Mountain Province Diamonds ranks better than 94.31% 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 -4.03 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

MPVDF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.48   Med: -2.66   Max: 8.46
Current: -4.03

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mountain Province Diamonds was 8.46. The lowest was -5.48. And the median was -2.66.

Mountain Province Diamonds Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mountain Province Diamonds'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.

Mountain Province Diamonds Beneish M-Score Chart

Mountain Province Diamonds Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.93 -2.87 -2.57 -1.36 -3.94

Mountain Province Diamonds Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -5.02 -5.48 -4.36 -3.94 -4.03

MPVDF vs HL: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Mountain Province Diamonds'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.

Mountain Province Diamonds Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Mountain Province Diamonds's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mountain Province Diamonds's Beneish M-Score falls into.


Mountain Province Diamonds 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 Mountain Province Diamonds 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 * 2.2197+0.528 * 0.136+0.404 * 0.0719+0.892 * 0.6902+0.115 * 0.644
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.3045+4.679 * -0.256571-0.327 * 1.6013
=-3.96

* 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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $2.6 Mil.
Revenue was 29.142 + 33.158 + 21.081 + 26.942 = $110.3 Mil.
Gross Profit was -26.371 + -36.435 + -20.946 + -38.453 = $-122.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $153.0 Mil.
Total Assets was $509.6 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $355.2 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $75.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $7.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $199.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $265.7 Mil.
Net Income was -47.426 + -109.861 + -40.381 + -27.614 = $-225.3 Mil.
Non Operating Income was -5.628 + -70.234 + -7.774 + 17.681 = $-66.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -13.001 + 6.245 + -2.179 + -19.631 = $-28.6 Mil.
 Total Receivables was $1.7 Mil.
Revenue was 30.646 + 36.496 + 51.242 + 41.458 = $159.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was -15.57 + -9.154 + -8.098 + 8.743 = $-24.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $158.4 Mil.
Total Assets was $609.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $426.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $54.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $8.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $104.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $243.0 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)
=(2.649 / 110.323) / (1.729 / 159.842)
=0.024011 / 0.010817
=2.2197

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)
=(-24.079 / 159.842) / (-122.205 / 110.323)
=-0.150643 / -1.107702
=0.136

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 - (152.987 + 355.186) / 509.648) / (1 - (158.446 + 426.711) / 609.684)
=0.002894 / 0.040229
=0.0719

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
=110.323 / 159.842
=0.6902

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))
=(54.234 / (54.234 + 426.711)) / (75.395 / (75.395 + 355.186))
=0.112765 / 0.175101
=0.644

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)
=(7.565 / 110.323) / (8.402 / 159.842)
=0.068571 / 0.052564
=1.3045

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)
=((265.687 + 199.004) / 509.648) / ((243.039 + 104.126) / 609.684)
=0.911788 / 0.569418
=1.6013

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
=(-225.282 - -65.955 - -28.566) / 509.648
=-0.256571

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.

Mountain Province Diamonds has a M-score of -3.96 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 -4.03 mean?
Mountain Province Diamonds (MPVDF) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.03 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mountain Province Diamonds and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mountain Province Diamonds ranks #39 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Mountain Province Diamonds' Beneish M-Score too high?
Mountain Province Diamonds' current Beneish M-Score is -4.03. Based on the distribution chart, Mountain Province Diamonds ranks #39 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Mountain Province Diamonds' Beneish M-Score compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Mountain Province Diamonds ranks #39 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Mountain Province Diamonds in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Mountain Province Diamonds and its competitors. Mountain Province Diamonds's current Beneish M-Score is -4.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mountain Province Diamonds stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mountain Province Diamonds (MPVDF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.05, compared to a current price of $0.02 — trading 61.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.03. 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 Mountain Province Diamonds (MPVDF), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.03 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.

Mountain Province Diamonds Business Description

Address 151 Yonge Street, Suite 1100, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5C 2W7
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc is engaged in the mining and marketing of rough diamonds. The company supplies rough diamonds from its 49% ownership interest in the Gahcho Kue diamond mine (the GK Diamond Mine). The GK Diamond Mine is located in Canadas Northwest Territories. The Company also owns the mineral rights of the Kennady North Project (KNP) in Canadas Northwest Territories.