NL (NLI Holdings) Beneish M-Score: -2.10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


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67 GF Score
Price $5.92
GF Value $6.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is NLI Holdings Beneish M-Score?

NLI Holdings NL +1.37% 67 Beneish M-Score is -2.10 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates NL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Business Services companies, NLI Holdings ranks worse than 77.45% 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 -2.1 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.07   Med: -2.57   Max: -1.6
Current: -2.1

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of NLI Holdings was -1.60. The lowest was -3.07. And the median was -2.57.


NLI Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NLI 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.

NLI Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

NLI Holdings 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 -2.28 -2.42 -2.69 -2.73 -1.93

NLI Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -2.05 -1.86 -1.71 -1.93 -2.10

NL vs CIX, YOOV, BAER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, NLI 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.


NLI Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, NLI Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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NLI 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 NLI 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 * 0.9789+0.528 * 0.9523+0.404 * 0.9995+0.892 * 1.0698+0.115 * 1.0675
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9597+4.679 * 0.044882-0.327 * 0.5758
=-2.10

* 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 $19.0 Mil.
Revenue was 40.569 + 37.697 + 39.95 + 40.366 = $158.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was 13.252 + 12.097 + 11.029 + 12.89 = $49.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $155.9 Mil.
Total Assets was $461.2 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $24.5 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $3.6 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $26.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $14.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1.4 Mil.
Net Income was 4.344 + -30.977 + -7.871 + 0.355 = $-34.1 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 1.218 + -48.618 + -12.059 + -2.919 = $-62.4 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -3.542 + -4.15 + 7.935 + 7.287 = $7.5 Mil.
Total Receivables was $18.1 Mil.
Revenue was 40.272 + 38.416 + 33.667 + 35.887 = $148.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was 12.163 + 11.063 + 9.468 + 11.165 = $43.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $179.6 Mil.
Total Assets was $520.0 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $23.6 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $3.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $26.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $30.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.5 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)
=(18.989 / 158.582) / (18.134 / 148.242)
=0.119742 / 0.122327
=0.9789

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)
=(43.859 / 148.242) / (49.268 / 158.582)
=0.295861 / 0.310678
=0.9523

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 - (155.861 + 24.467) / 461.192) / (1 - (179.619 + 23.552) / 520.025)
=0.608996 / 0.609305
=0.9995

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
=158.582 / 148.242
=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))
=(3.71 / (3.71 + 23.552)) / (3.575 / (3.575 + 24.467))
=0.136087 / 0.127487
=1.0675

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)
=(26.908 / 158.582) / (26.21 / 148.242)
=0.169679 / 0.176805
=0.9597

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)
=((1.426 + 14.628) / 461.192) / ((0.5 + 30.937) / 520.025)
=0.03481 / 0.060453
=0.5758

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
=(-34.149 - -62.378 - 7.53) / 461.192
=0.044882

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.

NLI Holdings has a M-score of -2.10 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 -2.10 mean?
NLI Holdings (NL) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.10 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on NLI Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NLI Holdings ranks #790 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is NLI Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
NLI Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. Based on the distribution chart, NLI Holdings ranks #790 out of 1020 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NLI Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NLI Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to CIX and YOOV?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, NLI Holdings ranks #790 out of 1020 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places NLI Holdings 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 Business Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Business Services 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 NLI Holdings and its competitors. NLI Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NLI Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NLI Holdings (NL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.38, compared to a current price of $5.92 — trading 7.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.10. NLI Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 NLI Holdings (NL), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.10 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 NLI Holdings (NL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NLI Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.92 is trading 7.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.38. GuruFocus considers NLI Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.10
  • GF Value™: $6.38 vs. price of $5.92 (7.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs

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


NLI Holdings Business Description

Address 5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX, USA, 75240-2620
NLI Holdings Inc, formerly known as NL Industries Inc, is a holding company that operates in the component products industry. Through its subsidiary, it manufactures engineered components that are sold to a range of industries, including recreational transportation, postal, office and institutional furniture, cabinetry, tool storage, healthcare, gas stations and vending equipment. It also produces a precision ball bearing slide, security products, and ergonomic computer support systems. The company derives majority of its revenue from Europe.
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