Press (MSW:PCL) Beneish M-Score: 0.00 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


MSW:PCL Press Corp PLC MSW:PCL
48 GF Score
Price MWK8,700.05
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What is Press Beneish M-Score?

Press MSW:PCL 48 Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates MSW:PCL with a GF Score™ of 48/100.

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 Press's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

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


Press Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Press'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.

Press Beneish M-Score Chart

Press Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.46 -2.32 -2.59 -3.23 -2.14

Press Semi-Annual Data
Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21
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 -2.32 0.00 -2.59 -3.23 -2.14

MSW:PCL vs HON, MMM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Press'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.


Press Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Press's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


MSW:PCL
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Press 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 Press 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 * 1.1798+0.528 * 0.955+0.404 * 0.9495+0.892 * 1.2276+0.115 * 0.9254
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8107+4.679 * 0.001566-0.327 * 1.0411
=-2.14

* 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 (Dec21) TTM:Last Year (Dec20) TTM:
Total Receivables was MWK98,837 Mil.
Revenue was MWK249,073 Mil.
Gross Profit was MWK176,499 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MWK490,327 Mil.
Total Assets was MWK1,085,699 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MWK163,335 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MWK24,138 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MWK23,742 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MWK739,142 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MWK44,557 Mil.
Net Income was MWK21,728 Mil.
Gross Profit was MWK0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was MWK20,028 Mil.
Total Receivables was MWK68,241 Mil.
Revenue was MWK202,898 Mil.
Gross Profit was MWK137,303 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MWK321,009 Mil.
Total Assets was MWK813,475 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was MWK151,531 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was MWK20,497 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was MWK23,856 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MWK514,195 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MWK49,831 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)
=(98837 / 249073) / (68241 / 202898)
=0.396819 / 0.336332
=1.1798

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)
=(137303 / 202898) / (176499 / 249073)
=0.676709 / 0.708624
=0.955

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 - (490327 + 163335) / 1085699) / (1 - (321009 + 151531) / 813475)
=0.397934 / 0.419109
=0.9495

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
=249073 / 202898
=1.2276

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))
=(20497 / (20497 + 151531)) / (24138 / (24138 + 163335))
=0.119149 / 0.128755
=0.9254

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)
=(23742 / 249073) / (23856 / 202898)
=0.095321 / 0.117576
=0.8107

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)
=((44557 + 739142) / 1085699) / ((49831 + 514195) / 813475)
=0.721838 / 0.693354
=1.0411

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
=(21728 - 0 - 20028) / 1085699
=0.001566

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.

Press has a M-score of -2.14 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 0.00 mean?
Press (MSW:PCL) has a Beneish M-Score of 0.00 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Press and its competitors.
Is Press' Beneish M-Score too high?
Press' current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Overall, Press has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Press' Beneish M-Score compare to HON and MMM?
Press' Beneish M-Score of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Conglomerates 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 Press and its competitors. Press'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 Press stock overvalued right now?
Press (MSW:PCL) has a current Beneish M-Score of 0.00. The current Beneish M-Score is 0.00. Press' overall GF Score™ is 48/100. 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 Press (MSW:PCL), the current Beneish M-Score is 0.00 as of Jun. 24, 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.

Press Business Description

Address Kaoshiung Road, PCL House, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 1227, Top Mandala, Blantyre, MWI
Press Corp PLC through its subsidiaries provides a wide range of Information and Communications Technology-based products and services. The company's business segments are Financial Services, Telecommunications, Energy, Consumer Goods, and all other segments. The Financial Services segment provides retail, corporate and investment banking as well as stockbroking, insurance and pension administration services. The Telecommunications segment provides a wide range of Information and Communications Technology-based products and services. The energy segment involves the manufacture of Ethanol. All other segments are engaged in property investment and development, Holding company, Manufacturer, and distributor of fish products.
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