Investec (NAM:IVD) Beneish M-Score: -2.32 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


NAM:IVD Investec Ltd NAM:IVD
75 GF Score
Price R135.16
GF Value R183.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Investec Beneish M-Score?

Investec NAM:IVD 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.32 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates NAM:IVD with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of R183.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,396 Banks companies, Investec ranks worse than 64.83% 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.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.32 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NAM:IVD' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.75   Med: -2.33   Max: -1.09
Current: -2.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Investec was -1.09. The lowest was -2.75. And the median was -2.33.

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Investec 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 Investec 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+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 1.0006+0.892 * 1.079+0.115 * 1.0378
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9609+4.679 * 0.00066-0.327 * 0.8364
=-2.34

* 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 R0 Mil.
Revenue was R25,103 Mil.
Gross Profit was R25,103 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R0 Mil.
Total Assets was R728,802 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R3,738 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R241 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R676 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R18,897 Mil.
Net Income was R8,917 Mil.
Gross Profit was R0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was R8,436 Mil.
 Total Receivables was R0 Mil.
Revenue was R23,265 Mil.
Gross Profit was R23,265 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R0 Mil.
Total Assets was R682,418 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R3,906 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R262 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R652 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R21,154 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 / 25103) / (0 / 23265)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=(23265 / 23265) / (25103 / 25103)
=1 / 1
=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 + 3738) / 728802) / (1 - (0 + 3906) / 682418)
=0.994871 / 0.994276
=1.0006

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
=25103 / 23265
=1.079

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))
=(262 / (262 + 3906)) / (241 / (241 + 3738))
=0.06286 / 0.060568
=1.0378

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)
=(676 / 25103) / (652 / 23265)
=0.026929 / 0.028025
=0.9609

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)
=((18897 + 0) / 728802) / ((21154 + 0) / 682418)
=0.025929 / 0.030999
=0.8364

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
=(8917 - 0 - 8436) / 728802
=0.00066

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.

Investec has a M-score of -2.34 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 -2.32 mean?
Investec (NAM:IVD) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.32 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Investec and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Investec ranks #905 out of 1396 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 64.8%.
Is Investec's Beneish M-Score too high?
Investec's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. Based on the distribution chart, Investec ranks #905 out of 1396 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Investec has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Investec's Beneish M-Score compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Investec ranks #905 out of 1396 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Investec 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 a Banks company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Banks 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 Investec and its competitors. Investec's current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Investec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investec (NAM:IVD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R183.23, compared to a current price of R135.16 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.32. Investec's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Investec (NAM:IVD), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.32 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.

Is Investec (NAM:IVD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investec stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R135.16 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R183.23. GuruFocus considers Investec to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NAM:IVD:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.32
  • GF Value™: R183.23 vs. price of R135.16 (26.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Investec Business Description

Address 100 Grayston Drive, Sandown, Sandton, ZAF, 2196
Investec Ltd offers specialist banking and wealth & investment services. It provides Investment advisory services, financial planning, stockbroking, lending, treasury solutions, transactional banking, investment activities, and deposit-raising activities.
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