Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) Beneish M-Score: -4.33 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


NAI:LKL Longhom Publishers PLC NAI:LKL
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What is Longhom Publishers Beneish M-Score?

Longhom Publishers NAI:LKL +6.25% 49 Beneish M-Score is -4.33 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:LKL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of KES1.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 983 Media - Diversified companies, Longhom Publishers ranks better than 93.49% 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 -4.33 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NAI:LKL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.33   Med: -3.24   Max: 0.91
Current: -4.33

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Longhom Publishers was 0.91. The lowest was -4.33. And the median was -3.24.


Longhom Publishers Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Longhom Publishers'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.

Longhom Publishers Beneish M-Score Chart

Longhom Publishers Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.35 -3.45 -3.42 -4.01 -4.33

Longhom Publishers Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.00 -4.01 0.00 -4.33 0.00

NAI:LKL vs NYT, WLY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Longhom Publishers'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.


Longhom Publishers Beneish M-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Longhom Publishers's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Longhom Publishers 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 Longhom Publishers 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 * 0.8812+0.528 * 0.9185+0.404 * 0.9246+0.892 * 0.4416+0.115 * 2.974
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.8097+4.679 * -0.268986-0.327 * 1.0032
=-4.33

* 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 KES175.5 Mil.
Revenue was KES672.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was KES151.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KES766.9 Mil.
Total Assets was KES2,230.8 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KES479.7 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KES109.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KES132.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KES1,639.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KES573.4 Mil.
Net Income was KES-261.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was KES0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was KES338.2 Mil.
Total Receivables was KES451.0 Mil.
Revenue was KES1,521.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was KES314.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KES916.0 Mil.
Total Assets was KES2,070.3 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was KES166.4 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was KES204.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was KES165.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KES2,046.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was KES0.0 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)
=(175.519 / 672.088) / (451.021 / 1521.825)
=0.261155 / 0.296369
=0.8812

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)
=(314.159 / 1521.825) / (151.061 / 672.088)
=0.206436 / 0.224764
=0.9185

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 - (766.926 + 479.698) / 2230.832) / (1 - (916.033 + 166.409) / 2070.276)
=0.441184 / 0.477151
=0.9246

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
=672.088 / 1521.825
=0.4416

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))
=(204.702 / (204.702 + 166.409)) / (109.228 / (109.228 + 479.698))
=0.551592 / 0.18547
=2.974

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)
=(132.28 / 672.088) / (165.508 / 1521.825)
=0.196819 / 0.108756
=1.8097

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)
=((573.4 + 1639.324) / 2230.832) / ((0 + 2046.847) / 2070.276)
=0.991883 / 0.988683
=1.0032

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
=(-261.868 - 0 - 338.194) / 2230.832
=-0.268986

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.

Longhom Publishers has a M-score of -4.33 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 -4.33 mean?
Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.33 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Longhom Publishers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Longhom Publishers ranks #64 out of 983 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Longhom Publishers' Beneish M-Score too high?
Longhom Publishers' current Beneish M-Score is -4.33. Based on the distribution chart, Longhom Publishers ranks #64 out of 983 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Longhom Publishers has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Longhom Publishers' Beneish M-Score compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Longhom Publishers ranks #64 out of 983 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Longhom Publishers in the top 7% 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Longhom Publishers and its competitors. Longhom Publishers's current Beneish M-Score is -4.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Longhom Publishers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES1.84, compared to a current price of KES2.89 — trading 57.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -4.33. Longhom Publishers' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.33 as of Jun. 30, 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES2.89 is trading 57.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES1.84. GuruFocus considers Longhom Publishers to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:LKL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -4.33
  • GF Value™: KES1.84 vs. price of KES2.89 (57.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Longhom Publishers Business Description

Address Funzi Road, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 18033 - 00500, LR No. 209/5604, Nairobi, KEN, 00500
Longhom Publishers PLC provides learning materials and solutions in the East and Central Africa region. The principal activity of the company is publishing and selling of high-quality educational and general books. The business of the company operates through four geographical segments: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. The product line of the company consists of books for primary and secondary classes. The Kenya region generates a majority of revenue for the company.
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