Delegat Group (NZSE:DGL) Beneish M-Score: -3.10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NZSE:DGL Delegat Group Ltd NZSE:DGL
77 GF Score
Price NZ$3.96
GF Value NZ$5.14
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Delegat Group Beneish M-Score?

Delegat Group NZSE:DGL -0.50% 77 Beneish M-Score is -3.10 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSE:DGL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$5.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 201 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Delegat Group ranks better than 88.06% 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 -3.1 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NZSE:DGL' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.16   Med: -2.37   Max: -1.96
Current: -3.1

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Delegat Group was -1.96. The lowest was -3.16. And the median was -2.37.


Delegat Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Delegat 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.

Delegat Group Beneish M-Score Chart

Delegat Group 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 -1.96 -2.02 -2.37 -2.30 -3.10

Delegat Group Semi-Annual Data
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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 -2.30 0.00 -3.10 0.00

NZSE:DGL vs BF.B: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Delegat 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.


Delegat Group Beneish M-Score vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Delegat Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Delegat 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 Delegat 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 * 0.7999+0.528 * 0.8467+0.404 * 0.7957+0.892 * 0.9291+0.115 * 0.9887
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.088+4.679 * -0.044615-0.327 * 0.9493
=-3.10

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was NZ$58.2 Mil.
Revenue was NZ$348.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was NZ$161.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NZ$279.9 Mil.
Total Assets was NZ$1,134.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NZ$848.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NZ$27.5 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NZ$69.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NZ$56.0 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NZ$431.3 Mil.
Net Income was NZ$49.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was NZ$-6.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NZ$105.7 Mil.
Total Receivables was NZ$78.3 Mil.
Revenue was NZ$375.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was NZ$147.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NZ$302.9 Mil.
Total Assets was NZ$1,115.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NZ$804.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NZ$25.8 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NZ$68.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NZ$50.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NZ$454.4 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)
=(58.188 / 348.917) / (78.297 / 375.534)
=0.166767 / 0.208495
=0.7999

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)
=(147.046 / 375.534) / (161.36 / 348.917)
=0.391565 / 0.46246
=0.8467

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 - (279.88 + 848.284) / 1134.651) / (1 - (302.948 + 804.949) / 1115.915)
=0.005717 / 0.007185
=0.7957

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
=348.917 / 375.534
=0.9291

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))
=(25.835 / (25.835 + 804.949)) / (27.548 / (27.548 + 848.284))
=0.031097 / 0.031454
=0.9887

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)
=(69.323 / 348.917) / (68.575 / 375.534)
=0.19868 / 0.182607
=1.088

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)
=((431.283 + 55.985) / 1134.651) / ((454.428 + 50.396) / 1115.915)
=0.429443 / 0.452386
=0.9493

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
=(49.038 - -6.002 - 105.662) / 1134.651
=-0.044615

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.

Delegat Group has a M-score of -3.10 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 -3.10 mean?
Delegat Group (NZSE:DGL) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.10 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Delegat Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Delegat Group ranks #24 out of 201 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Delegat Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Delegat Group's current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. Based on the distribution chart, Delegat Group ranks #24 out of 201 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Delegat Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Delegat Group's Beneish M-Score compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Delegat Group ranks #24 out of 201 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Delegat Group in the top 12% 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Delegat Group and its competitors. Delegat Group's current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Delegat Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delegat Group (NZSE:DGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$5.14, compared to a current price of NZ$3.96 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -3.10. Delegat Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Delegat Group (NZSE:DGL), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.10 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 Delegat Group (NZSE:DGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delegat Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NZ$3.96 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$5.14. GuruFocus considers Delegat Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:DGL:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.10
  • GF Value™: NZ$5.14 vs. price of NZ$3.96 (23% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Delegat Group Business Description

Address 15 Customs Street West, Level 31, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
Delegat Group Ltd is a wine production and distribution company. It markets its products under the Oyster Bay and Barossa Valley Estate brands. The group's primary source of revenue is derived by providing wine to third-party retailers and distributors. Its segments are Delegat Limited, Delegat Australia Pty Ltd, Delegat Europe Limited, Delegat USA, Inc and Others. The group generates the majority of the revenue from Delegat Limited. Geographically, it operates in Australia, United States of America, New Zealand and Others.
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