NGLOY (Anglo American) Beneish M-Score: -3.06 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


NGLOY Anglo American PLC NGLOY
53 GF Score
Price $23.80
GF Value $10.91
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Anglo American Beneish M-Score?

Anglo American NGLOY -3.53% 53 Beneish M-Score is -3.06 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates NGLOY with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Anglo American ranks better than 83.21% 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 -3.06 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NGLOY' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.7   Med: -2.89   Max: -2.23
Current: -3.06

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Anglo American was -2.23. The lowest was -3.70. And the median was -2.89.


Anglo American Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Anglo American'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.

Anglo American Beneish M-Score Chart

Anglo American 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 -2.82 -2.90 -2.89 -3.70 -3.06

Anglo American 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 -2.89 0.00 -3.70 0.00 -3.06

Anglo American Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Anglo American'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.


Anglo American Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Anglo American 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 Anglo American 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 * 1.2161+0.528 * 1.0582+0.404 * 0.964+0.892 * 1.0451+0.115 * 0.8077
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9017+4.679 * -0.165232-0.327 * 1.0179
=-3.01

* 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $2,725 Mil.
Revenue was $18,546 Mil.
Gross Profit was $9,581 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $18,111 Mil.
Total Assets was $55,994 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $34,253 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $2,301 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $2,159 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $8,253 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $14,406 Mil.
Net Income was $-3,741 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $5,511 Mil.
Total Receivables was $2,144 Mil.
Revenue was $17,745 Mil.
Gross Profit was $9,701 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $19,660 Mil.
Total Assets was $64,866 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $40,844 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $2,188 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $2,291 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $9,596 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $16,191 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)
=(2725 / 18546) / (2144 / 17745)
=0.146932 / 0.120823
=1.2161

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)
=(9701 / 17745) / (9581 / 18546)
=0.546689 / 0.516607
=1.0582

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 - (18111 + 34253) / 55994) / (1 - (19660 + 40844) / 64866)
=0.064828 / 0.067246
=0.964

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
=18546 / 17745
=1.0451

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))
=(2188 / (2188 + 40844)) / (2301 / (2301 + 34253))
=0.050846 / 0.062948
=0.8077

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)
=(2159 / 18546) / (2291 / 17745)
=0.116413 / 0.129107
=0.9017

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)
=((14406 + 8253) / 55994) / ((16191 + 9596) / 64866)
=0.404668 / 0.397543
=1.0179

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
=(-3741 - 0 - 5511) / 55994
=-0.165232

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.

Anglo American has a M-score of -3.01 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 -3.06 mean?
Anglo American (NGLOY) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.06 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Anglo American and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Anglo American ranks #115 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Anglo American's Beneish M-Score too high?
Anglo American's current Beneish M-Score is -3.06. Based on the distribution chart, Anglo American ranks #115 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Anglo American has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anglo American's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Anglo American ranks #115 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Anglo American in the top 17% 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 Anglo American and its competitors. Anglo American's current Beneish M-Score is -3.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anglo American stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anglo American (NGLOY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.91, compared to a current price of $23.80 — trading 118.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.06. Anglo American's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 Anglo American (NGLOY), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.06 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 Anglo American (NGLOY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anglo American stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $23.80 is trading 118.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.91. GuruFocus considers Anglo American to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NGLOY:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.06
  • GF Value™: $10.91 vs. price of $23.80 (118.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Anglo American Business Description

Address 17 Charterhouse Street, London, GBR, EC1N 6RA
Previously one of the more diversified major miners, in May 2024 Anglo American announced that it will restructure to focus on copper, iron ore, and crop nutrients, while selling or spinning off its other businesses. It sold out of platinum group metals in September 2025, and will likely sell or demerge and spin off its majority-owned De Beers diamonds business, in most years the world's largest supplier and marketer of rough gem diamonds by value. It is again trying to sell its remaining metallurgical coal mines after Peabody pulled out of a deal to buy them. Anglo also plans to move back into the crop nutrients business via its Woodsmith polyhalite project in the UK. In September 2025, it also agreed to merge with Teck, with the deal likely to complete in late 2026 or early 2027.
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