Nictus Holdings (NAM:NHL) Beneish M-Score: -3.04 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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What is Nictus Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Nictus Holdings NAM:NHL 30 Beneish M-Score is -3.04 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates NAM:NHL with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

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 -3.04 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NAM:NHL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.55   Med: -3.14   Max: -1.97
Current: -3.04

During the past 9 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Nictus Holdings was -1.97. The lowest was -3.55. And the median was -3.14.


Nictus Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nictus Holdings'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.

Nictus Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Nictus Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar20 Mar21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -1.97 0.00 0.00 -3.55 -3.04

Nictus Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 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 0.00 -3.55 0.00 -3.04 0.00

NAM:NHL vs TSCO, ULTA, WSM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Nictus Holdings'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.


Nictus Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nictus Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nictus Holdings 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 Nictus Holdings 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 * 1.232+0.528 * 0.934+0.404 * 1.1194+0.892 * 1.0698+0.115 * 1.0003
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 2.0446+4.679 * -0.142583-0.327 * 1.009
=-3.04

* 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 R228 Mil.
Revenue was R1,018 Mil.
Gross Profit was R256 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R1,694 Mil.
Total Assets was R2,623 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R458 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R16 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R129 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R2,171 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R19 Mil.
Net Income was R59 Mil.
Gross Profit was R0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was R433 Mil.
Total Receivables was R173 Mil.
Revenue was R952 Mil.
Gross Profit was R224 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R1,346 Mil.
Total Assets was R2,082 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was R402 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was R14 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was R59 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R1,710 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R13 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)
=(228.289 / 1018.362) / (173.215 / 951.937)
=0.224173 / 0.181961
=1.232

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)
=(223.646 / 951.937) / (256.16 / 1018.362)
=0.234938 / 0.251541
=0.934

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 - (1693.872 + 458.028) / 2622.935) / (1 - (1346.067 + 402.009) / 2082.093)
=0.179583 / 0.160424
=1.1194

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
=1018.362 / 951.937
=1.0698

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))
=(14.205 / (14.205 + 402.009)) / (16.179 / (16.179 + 458.028))
=0.034129 / 0.034118
=1.0003

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)
=(128.891 / 1018.362) / (58.929 / 951.937)
=0.126567 / 0.061904
=2.0446

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)
=((19.449 + 2170.576) / 2622.935) / ((13.063 + 1709.835) / 2082.093)
=0.834952 / 0.827484
=1.009

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
=(58.958 - 0 - 432.944) / 2622.935
=-0.142583

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.

Nictus Holdings has a M-score of -3.04 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 -3.04 mean?
Nictus Holdings (NAM:NHL) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.04 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Nictus Holdings and its competitors.
Is Nictus Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Nictus Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -3.04. Overall, Nictus Holdings has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nictus Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to TSCO and ULTA?
Nictus Holdings' Beneish M-Score of -3.04 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Nictus Holdings and its competitors. Nictus Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -3.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nictus Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Nictus Holdings (NAM:NHL) has a current Beneish M-Score of -3.04. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.04. Nictus Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 Nictus Holdings (NAM:NHL), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.04 as of Jul. 16, 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.

Nictus Holdings Business Description

Address 140 Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, 1st Floor, Nictus Building, P.O. Box 755, Southern Industrial Area, Windhoek, NAM
Nictus Holdings Ltd retails motor vehicles, tyres, automotive glass, furniture and provides financial and insurance services in Namibia. The company operates across the Retail, Property and Insurance and Finance segments.
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