DMCI Holdings (PHS:DMC) Beneish M-Score: -2.53 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


PHS:DMC DMCI Holdings Inc PHS:DMC
73 GF Score
Price ₱7.93
GF Value ₱10.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is DMCI Holdings Beneish M-Score?

DMCI Holdings PHS:DMC -1.61% 73 Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:DMC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱10.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 538 Conglomerates companies, DMCI Holdings ranks better than 53.53% 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 -2.53 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

PHS:DMC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.08   Med: -2.61   Max: -2.05
Current: -2.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of DMCI Holdings was -2.05. The lowest was -3.08. And the median was -2.61.


DMCI Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DMCI 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.

DMCI Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

DMCI Holdings 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 -2.28 -2.63 -2.88 -2.79 -2.72

DMCI Holdings 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 -2.93 -3.08 -3.00 -2.72 -2.53

PHS:DMC vs HON, MMM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, DMCI 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.


DMCI Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

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

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


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DMCI 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 DMCI 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 * 0.9181+0.528 * 1.1846+0.404 * 0.9542+0.892 * 1.0102+0.115 * 0.8186
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1097+4.679 * -0.012684-0.327 * 0.8871
=-2.53

* 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 ₱32,706 Mil.
Revenue was 31100.249 + 21098.407 + 25952.765 + 29743.834 = ₱107,895 Mil.
Gross Profit was 10762.948 + 7684.119 + 6183.944 + 10032.618 = ₱34,664 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱161,194 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱288,524 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱81,110 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱11,233 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱2,272 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱58,295 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱54,733 Mil.
Net Income was 4868.819 + 3292.415 + 2671.827 + 4021.091 = ₱14,854 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₱0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 6176.712 + -8908.64 + 10424.544 + 10821.304 = ₱18,514 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₱35,265 Mil.
Revenue was 31857.865 + 25011.209 + 21849.922 + 28087.051 = ₱106,806 Mil.
Gross Profit was 10821.39 + 10530.381 + 7356.32 + 11938.414 = ₱40,647 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱157,575 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱294,128 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱87,176 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱9,641 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱2,026 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱74,939 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱54,947 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)
=(32706.043 / 107895.255) / (35265.293 / 106806.047)
=0.303128 / 0.330181
=0.9181

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)
=(40646.505 / 106806.047) / (34663.629 / 107895.255)
=0.380564 / 0.321271
=1.1846

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 - (161194.489 + 81109.93) / 288524.469) / (1 - (157574.835 + 87175.841) / 294127.868)
=0.160195 / 0.167877
=0.9542

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
=107895.255 / 106806.047
=1.0102

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))
=(9640.804 / (9640.804 + 87175.841)) / (11232.72 / (11232.72 + 81109.93))
=0.099578 / 0.121642
=0.8186

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)
=(2271.52 / 107895.255) / (2026.247 / 106806.047)
=0.021053 / 0.018971
=1.1097

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)
=((54732.6 + 58294.903) / 288524.469) / ((54947.283 + 74938.862) / 294127.868)
=0.391743 / 0.441598
=0.8871

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
=(14854.152 - 0 - 18513.92) / 288524.469
=-0.012684

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.

DMCI Holdings has a M-score of -2.53 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 -2.53 mean?
DMCI Holdings (PHS:DMC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on DMCI Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DMCI Holdings ranks #250 out of 538 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is DMCI Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
DMCI Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, DMCI Holdings ranks #250 out of 538 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DMCI Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DMCI Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, DMCI Holdings ranks #250 out of 538 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts DMCI 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Conglomerates 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 DMCI Holdings and its competitors. DMCI Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DMCI Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DMCI Holdings (PHS:DMC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱10.39, compared to a current price of ₱7.93 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. DMCI Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 DMCI Holdings (PHS:DMC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jun. 24, 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 DMCI Holdings (PHS:DMC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DMCI Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱7.93 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱10.39. GuruFocus considers DMCI Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:DMC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.53
  • GF Value™: ₱10.39 vs. price of ₱7.93 (23.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

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


DMCI Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges DMCHY:USA
Address 2281 Don Chino Roces Avenue, 3rd Floor, Dacon Building, Makati, PHL, 1231
DMCI Holdings Inc is an engineering conglomerate in the Philippines, operating in construction, real estate, coal mining, nickel mining, power generation, and water distribution businesses. The activities of the company include construction-related businesses such as the production and trading of concrete products, exploration, mining, and development of coal resources, mining and selling nickel ore, residential development, power generation through coal-fired power plants and satellite power plants, water services, and others. It organizes its business into operating segments: construction and others, coal mining, nickel mining, real estate, on-grid power, off-grid power, water, and cement manufacturing. It generates the majority of its revenue from the coal mining segment.
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