Apex Mining Co (PHS:APX) Beneish M-Score: -1.01 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


PHS:APX Apex Mining Co Inc PHS:APX
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What is Apex Mining Co Beneish M-Score?

Apex Mining Co PHS:APX -3.31% 85 Beneish M-Score is -1.01 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:APX with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱7.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Apex Mining Co ranks worse than 81.61% 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.

Warning Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.01 higher than -1.78, which implies that the company might have manipulated its financial results.

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

PHS:APX' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.13   Med: -2.38   Max: 170.74
Current: -1.01

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Apex Mining Co was 170.74. The lowest was -4.13. And the median was -2.38.


Apex Mining Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Apex Mining 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.

Apex Mining Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Apex Mining Co 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 -2.78 44.00 -2.88 -2.37 -1.97

Apex Mining Co 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 -3.30 -2.82 -1.81 -1.97 -1.01

PHS:APX vs NEM, AU, CDE: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Apex Mining 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.


Apex Mining Co Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Apex Mining Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Apex Mining 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 Apex Mining 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 * 2.2085+0.528 * 0.9104+0.404 * 0.8392+0.892 * 1.4313+0.115 * 1.0048
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.4277+4.679 * -0.005089-0.327 * 0.9748
=-1.01

* 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 ₱2,528 Mil.
Revenue was 6044.052 + 5605.949 + 5777.315 + 4803.965 = ₱22,231 Mil.
Gross Profit was 3835.917 + 2857.154 + 3247.196 + 2550.287 = ₱12,491 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱9,848 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱40,826 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱20,037 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱1,734 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱149 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱10,708 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱3,320 Mil.
Net Income was 2821.919 + 2213.33 + 2152.543 + 1714.262 = ₱8,902 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₱0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2902.876 + 3764.55 + 2100.411 + 341.966 = ₱9,110 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₱800 Mil.
Revenue was 4332.982 + 4122.141 + 3744.93 + 3332.379 = ₱15,532 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2306.521 + 2411.794 + 1707.144 + 1519.208 = ₱7,945 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱5,833 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱31,874 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱15,864 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱1,380 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱243 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱6,815 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱4,420 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)
=(2528.352 / 22231.281) / (799.839 / 15532.432)
=0.113729 / 0.051495
=2.2085

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)
=(7944.667 / 15532.432) / (12490.554 / 22231.281)
=0.511489 / 0.561846
=0.9104

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 - (9848.281 + 20037.092) / 40825.906) / (1 - (5832.539 + 15863.708) / 31874.385)
=0.26798 / 0.31932
=0.8392

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
=22231.281 / 15532.432
=1.4313

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))
=(1379.771 / (1379.771 + 15863.708)) / (1733.717 / (1733.717 + 20037.092))
=0.080017 / 0.079635
=1.0048

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)
=(148.993 / 22231.281) / (243.41 / 15532.432)
=0.006702 / 0.015671
=0.4277

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)
=((3319.677 + 10708.009) / 40825.906) / ((4419.998 + 6815.328) / 31874.385)
=0.343598 / 0.352488
=0.9748

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
=(8902.054 - 0 - 9109.803) / 40825.906
=-0.005089

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.

Apex Mining Co has a M-score of -1.01 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.01 mean?
Apex Mining Co (PHS:APX) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.01 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Apex Mining Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Apex Mining Co ranks #559 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is Apex Mining Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Apex Mining Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.01. Based on the distribution chart, Apex Mining Co ranks #559 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Apex Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apex Mining Co's Beneish M-Score compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Apex Mining Co ranks #559 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Apex Mining Co 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Apex Mining Co and its competitors. Apex Mining Co's current Beneish M-Score is -1.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apex Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apex Mining Co (PHS:APX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱7.80, compared to a current price of ₱14.02 — trading 79.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.01. Apex Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Apex Mining Co (PHS:APX), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.01 as of Jun. 25, 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 Apex Mining Co (PHS:APX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apex Mining Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱14.02 is trading 79.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱7.80. GuruFocus considers Apex Mining Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:APX:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.01
  • GF Value™: ₱7.80 vs. price of ₱14.02 (79.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Apex Mining Co Business Description

Address Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, 3304B West Tower, Tektite Towers, Pasig, PHL, 1605
Apex Mining Co Inc is a metals and minerals mining company. The company is engaged in the business of mining, milling, concentrating, converting, smelting, treating, preparing for market, manufacturing, buying, selling, exchanging and otherwise producing and dealing in gold, silver, copper, zinc, brass, iron, steel, and all kinds of ores, metals and minerals. The company is organized into business units on its products and activities and has three reportable business segments: the mining, oil and gas, and solid waste management segment. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the mining segment.
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