Briscoe Group (NZSE:BGP) Beneish M-Score: -2.79 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NZSE:BGP Briscoe Group Ltd NZSE:BGP
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What is Briscoe Group Beneish M-Score?

Briscoe Group NZSE:BGP -1.72% 80 Beneish M-Score is -2.79 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSE:BGP with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$4.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Briscoe Group ranks better than 66.33% 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 -2.79 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NZSE:BGP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.12   Med: -2.71   Max: 9.56
Current: -2.79

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Briscoe Group was 9.56. The lowest was -3.12. And the median was -2.71.


Briscoe Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Briscoe Group'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.

Briscoe Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Briscoe Group Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.07 -2.42 -2.71 -3.12 -2.79

Briscoe Group Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 -2.71 0.00 -3.12 0.00 -2.79

NZSE:BGP vs DDS, M: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Briscoe Group'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.


Briscoe Group Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Briscoe Group 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 Briscoe Group 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 * 1.0137+0.528 * 1.0292+0.404 * 0.8371+0.892 * 1.0093+0.115 * 1.0687
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9788+4.679 * -0.062525-0.327 * 0.9897
=-2.79

* 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 (Jan26) TTM:Last Year (Jan25) TTM:
Total Receivables was NZ$3.7 Mil.
Revenue was NZ$798.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was NZ$313.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NZ$228.6 Mil.
Total Assets was NZ$697.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NZ$440.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NZ$36.0 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NZ$90.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NZ$134.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NZ$255.4 Mil.
Net Income was NZ$59.2 Mil.
Gross Profit was NZ$0.4 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NZ$102.4 Mil.
Total Receivables was NZ$3.6 Mil.
Revenue was NZ$791.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was NZ$319.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NZ$252.0 Mil.
Total Assets was NZ$692.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NZ$407.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NZ$35.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NZ$91.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NZ$135.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NZ$256.0 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)
=(3.671 / 798.831) / (3.588 / 791.469)
=0.004595 / 0.004533
=1.0137

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)
=(319.541 / 791.469) / (313.355 / 798.831)
=0.403732 / 0.392267
=1.0292

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 - (228.632 + 440.865) / 697.069) / (1 - (251.985 + 407.783) / 692.49)
=0.039554 / 0.047253
=0.8371

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
=798.831 / 791.469
=1.0093

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))
=(35.798 / (35.798 + 407.783)) / (36.011 / (36.011 + 440.865))
=0.080702 / 0.075514
=1.0687

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)
=(90.084 / 798.831) / (91.184 / 791.469)
=0.11277 / 0.115209
=0.9788

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)
=((255.406 + 134.394) / 697.069) / ((256.028 + 135.256) / 692.49)
=0.559199 / 0.565039
=0.9897

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
=(59.217 - 0.4 - 102.401) / 697.069
=-0.062525

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.

Briscoe Group has a M-score of -2.79 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 -2.79 mean?
Briscoe Group (NZSE:BGP) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.79 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Briscoe Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Briscoe Group ranks #366 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Briscoe Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Briscoe Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. Based on the distribution chart, Briscoe Group ranks #366 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Briscoe Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Briscoe Group's Beneish M-Score compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Briscoe Group ranks #366 out of 1087 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Briscoe Group in the upper 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 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 Briscoe Group and its competitors. Briscoe Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Briscoe Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Briscoe Group (NZSE:BGP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$4.72, compared to a current price of NZ$4.56 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.79. Briscoe Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Briscoe Group (NZSE:BGP), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.79 as of Jun. 26, 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 Briscoe Group (NZSE:BGP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Briscoe Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NZ$4.56 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$4.72. GuruFocus considers Briscoe Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:BGP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.79
  • GF Value™: NZ$4.72 vs. price of NZ$4.56 (3.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Briscoe Group Business Description

Other Exchanges BGP:Australia
Address 1 Taylors Road, Morningside, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1025
Briscoe Group Ltd is one of New Zealand's retailing groups, operating homeware and sporting goods stores. It operates under three brand names: Briscoes Homeware, Living & Giving, and Rebel Sport. The company's operating segments include Homeware and Sporting Goods. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from Homeware segment.
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