Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) Beneish M-Score: -2.72 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


NZSE:NPH Napier Port Holdings Ltd NZSE:NPH
91 GF Score
Price NZ$3.70
GF Value NZ$3.33
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Napier Port Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Napier Port Holdings NZSE:NPH +1.37% 91 Beneish M-Score is -2.72 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSE:NPH with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$3.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 966 Transportation companies, Napier Port Holdings ranks better than 62.32% 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 -2.72 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

NZSE:NPH' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.38   Med: -2.72   Max: -2.48
Current: -2.72

During the past 7 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Napier Port Holdings was -2.48. The lowest was -35.38. And the median was -2.72.


Napier Port Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Napier Port 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.

Napier Port Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Napier Port Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.33 -2.48 -2.50 -35.38 -2.72

Napier Port Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.00 -35.38 0.00 -2.72 0.00

Napier Port Holdings Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Napier Port 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.


Napier Port Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Napier Port Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Napier Port 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 Napier Port 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 * 0.7834+0.528 * 1+0.404 * 0.9243+0.892 * 1.0504+0.115 * 0.8851
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9953+4.679 * -0.039073-0.327 * 0.5645
=-2.72

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was NZ$12.5 Mil.
Revenue was NZ$155.0 Mil.
Gross Profit was NZ$155.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NZ$34.4 Mil.
Total Assets was NZ$593.7 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NZ$542.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NZ$18.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NZ$47.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NZ$31.3 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NZ$109.7 Mil.
Net Income was NZ$30.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was NZ$-9.5 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was NZ$63.6 Mil.
Total Receivables was NZ$15.2 Mil.
Revenue was NZ$147.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was NZ$147.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NZ$25.6 Mil.
Total Assets was NZ$578.9 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was NZ$535.9 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was NZ$16.2 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was NZ$45.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NZ$22.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NZ$221.4 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)
=(12.481 / 154.955) / (15.167 / 147.524)
=0.080546 / 0.10281
=0.7834

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)
=(147.524 / 147.524) / (154.955 / 154.955)
=1 / 1
=1

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 - (34.35 + 542.83) / 593.661) / (1 - (25.551 + 535.916) / 578.854)
=0.027762 / 0.030037
=0.9243

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
=154.955 / 147.524
=1.0504

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))
=(16.234 / (16.234 + 535.916)) / (18.651 / (18.651 + 542.83))
=0.029401 / 0.033218
=0.8851

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)
=(47.534 / 154.955) / (45.47 / 147.524)
=0.30676 / 0.308221
=0.9953

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)
=((109.65 + 31.317) / 593.661) / ((221.38 + 22.103) / 578.854)
=0.237454 / 0.420629
=0.5645

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
=(30.882 - -9.539 - 63.617) / 593.661
=-0.039073

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.

Napier Port Holdings has a M-score of -2.72 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 -2.72 mean?
Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.72 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Napier Port Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Napier Port Holdings ranks #364 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Napier Port Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Napier Port Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Based on the distribution chart, Napier Port Holdings ranks #364 out of 966 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Napier Port Holdings has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Napier Port Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Napier Port Holdings ranks #364 out of 966 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Napier Port Holdings 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 Transportation company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Transportation 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 Napier Port Holdings and its competitors. Napier Port Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Napier Port Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$3.33, compared to a current price of NZ$3.70 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.72. Napier Port Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.72 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 Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Napier Port Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NZ$3.70 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$3.33. GuruFocus considers Napier Port Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:NPH:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.72
  • GF Value™: NZ$3.33 vs. price of NZ$3.70 (11.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Napier Port Holdings Business Description

Address Breakwater Road, P.O. Box 947, Napier, NTL, NZL, 4140
Napier Port Holdings Ltd is engaged in providing port and logistics services. The Group operates in one reportable segment bein Port Services. This consists of providing and managing port services and cargo handling infrastructure through Napier Port. Within the Port Services reportable segment the following operating segments have been identified: marine services, general cargo services, container services, port pack services and depot services. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from New Zealand, with maximum revenue from Container Services.
91GF Score

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