Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) Beneish M-Score: -3.11 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


NZSE:CMO Colonial Motor Co Ltd NZSE:CMO
68 GF Score
Price NZ$7.06
GF Value NZ$8.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Colonial Motor Co Beneish M-Score?

Colonial Motor Co NZSE:CMO +0.86% 68 Beneish M-Score is -3.11 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSE:CMO with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$8.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Vehicles & Parts companies, Colonial Motor Co ranks better than 89.32% 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 -3.11 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NZSE:CMO' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.11   Med: -2.65   Max: -1.8
Current: -3.11

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Colonial Motor Co was -1.80. The lowest was -3.11. And the median was -2.65.


Colonial Motor Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Colonial Motor Co'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.

Colonial Motor Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Colonial Motor Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.34 -2.88 -2.02 -2.60 -3.11

Colonial Motor Co 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 0.00 -2.60 0.00 -3.11 0.00

NZSE:CMO vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Colonial Motor Co'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.


Colonial Motor Co Beneish M-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Colonial Motor Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Colonial Motor Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Colonial Motor Co 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 Colonial Motor Co 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 * 0.8152+0.528 * 0.9787+0.404 * 1.1072+0.892 * 0.9883+0.115 * 0.5975
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1973+4.679 * -0.051158-0.327 * 1.5103
=-3.11

* 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 NZ$46 Mil.
Revenue was NZ$999 Mil.
Gross Profit was NZ$191 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NZ$301 Mil.
Total Assets was NZ$587 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NZ$284 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NZ$9 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NZ$112 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NZ$200 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NZ$68 Mil.
Net Income was NZ$18 Mil.
Gross Profit was NZ$3 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NZ$45 Mil.
Total Receivables was NZ$57 Mil.
Revenue was NZ$1,011 Mil.
Gross Profit was NZ$189 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NZ$626 Mil.
Total Assets was NZ$1,162 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NZ$532 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NZ$10 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NZ$95 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NZ$312 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NZ$40 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)
=(45.751 / 999.037) / (56.787 / 1010.911)
=0.045795 / 0.056174
=0.8152

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)
=(189.016 / 1010.911) / (190.868 / 999.037)
=0.186976 / 0.191052
=0.9787

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 - (300.709 + 283.85) / 586.516) / (1 - (626.224 + 532.366) / 1162.093)
=0.003337 / 0.003014
=1.1072

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
=999.037 / 1010.911
=0.9883

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))
=(10.021 / (10.021 + 532.366)) / (9.057 / (9.057 + 283.85))
=0.018476 / 0.030921
=0.5975

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)
=(112.474 / 999.037) / (95.054 / 1010.911)
=0.112582 / 0.094028
=1.1973

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)
=((68.347 + 199.721) / 586.516) / ((39.777 + 311.9) / 1162.093)
=0.457051 / 0.302624
=1.5103

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
=(18.343 - 3.043 - 45.305) / 586.516
=-0.051158

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.

Colonial Motor Co has a M-score of -3.11 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 -3.11 mean?
Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.11 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Colonial Motor Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Colonial Motor Co ranks #136 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Colonial Motor Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Colonial Motor Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.11. Based on the distribution chart, Colonial Motor Co ranks #136 out of 1274 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Colonial Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colonial Motor Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Colonial Motor Co ranks #136 out of 1274 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Colonial Motor Co in the top 11% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Colonial Motor Co and its competitors. Colonial Motor Co's current Beneish M-Score is -3.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colonial Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$8.56, compared to a current price of NZ$7.06 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.11. Colonial Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.11 as of Jun. 29, 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 Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colonial Motor Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NZ$7.06 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$8.56. GuruFocus considers Colonial Motor Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:CMO:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.11
  • GF Value™: NZ$8.56 vs. price of NZ$7.06 (17.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Colonial Motor Co Business Description

Address 57 Courtenay Place, Level 6, PO Box 6159, Wellington, NZL, 6141
Colonial Motor Co Ltd is a New Zealand-based company engaged in the principal activity of operating franchised motor vehicle dealerships. It owns motor vehicle dealerships throughout the country and has dealerships selling heavy trucks and tractors. The company has many dealerships and has a primary focus on Ford. Also, the company provides administrative and financial services to the subsidiaries as well as leasing them at market rates for many of the properties. Substantial revenue is generated from the sale of goods.
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