Discovery World (PHS:DWC) Beneish M-Score: -2.78 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


PHS:DWC Discovery World Corp PHS:DWC
43 GF Score
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GF Value ₱1.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Discovery World Beneish M-Score?

Discovery World PHS:DWC 43 Beneish M-Score is -2.78 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:DWC with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 823 Travel & Leisure companies, Discovery World ranks better than 64.03% 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 -2.78 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

PHS:DWC' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.04   Med: -2.53   Max: 5.57
Current: -2.78

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Discovery World was 5.57. The lowest was -5.04. And the median was -2.53.


Discovery World Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Discovery World'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.

Discovery World Beneish M-Score Chart

Discovery World 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 5.57 -2.05 -2.35 -2.64 -2.72

Discovery World 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 -2.71 -2.44 -2.46 -2.72 -2.78

PHS:DWC vs LVS, MGM, WYNN: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Discovery World'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.


Discovery World Beneish M-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Discovery World's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Discovery World 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 Discovery World 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 * 1.0474+0.528 * 0.995+0.404 * 0.8803+0.892 * 0.9508+0.115 * 1.1665
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1236+4.679 * -0.052205-0.327 * 1.0185
=-2.78

* 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 ₱114 Mil.
Revenue was 339.403 + 253.749 + 147 + 273.362 = ₱1,014 Mil.
Gross Profit was 179.28 + 89.689 + 13.878 + 107.325 = ₱390 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱672 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱14,435 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱11,637 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱138 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱452 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱2,438 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱3,331 Mil.
Net Income was 1.731 + -340.613 + -211.954 + -54.065 = ₱-605 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₱0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 39.277 + 48.749 + 10.19 + 50.439 = ₱149 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₱115 Mil.
Revenue was 319.361 + 260.269 + 185.173 + 301.105 = ₱1,066 Mil.
Gross Profit was 146.261 + 77.656 + 47.804 + 136.552 = ₱408 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱609 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱12,993 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱10,210 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱141 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱423 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱2,364 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱2,734 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)
=(114.275 / 1013.514) / (114.74 / 1065.908)
=0.112751 / 0.107645
=1.0474

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)
=(408.273 / 1065.908) / (390.172 / 1013.514)
=0.383028 / 0.38497
=0.995

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 - (672.12 + 11636.759) / 14434.543) / (1 - (608.631 + 10210.405) / 12992.584)
=0.147262 / 0.167291
=0.8803

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
=1013.514 / 1065.908
=0.9508

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))
=(141.461 / (141.461 + 10210.405)) / (137.942 / (137.942 + 11636.759))
=0.013665 / 0.011715
=1.1665

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)
=(451.842 / 1013.514) / (422.933 / 1065.908)
=0.445817 / 0.396782
=1.1236

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)
=((3330.593 + 2437.631) / 14434.543) / ((2734.214 + 2363.703) / 12992.584)
=0.399613 / 0.392371
=1.0185

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
=(-604.901 - 0 - 148.655) / 14434.543
=-0.052205

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.

Discovery World has a M-score of -2.78 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 -2.78 mean?
Discovery World (PHS:DWC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.78 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Discovery World and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Discovery World ranks #296 out of 823 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is Discovery World's Beneish M-Score too high?
Discovery World's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Based on the distribution chart, Discovery World ranks #296 out of 823 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Discovery World has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Discovery World's Beneish M-Score compare to LVS and MGM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Discovery World ranks #296 out of 823 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Discovery World 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Discovery World and its competitors. Discovery World's current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Discovery World stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Discovery World (PHS:DWC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1.17, compared to a current price of ₱0.97 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.78. Discovery World's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Discovery World (PHS:DWC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.78 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 Discovery World (PHS:DWC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Discovery World stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱0.97 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.17. GuruFocus considers Discovery World to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:DWC:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.78
  • GF Value™: ₱1.17 vs. price of ₱0.97 (17.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Discovery World Business Description

Address Station 1, Balabag, Malay, Aklan, Makati City, PHL
Discovery World Corporation is engaged in developing, investing in, owning, acquiring, administering, constructing, and operating hotels, resorts, apartelles, condominiums, townhouses, buildings, other tourist related structures, and their usual facilities, including the operation of transportation or shuttle services for tourists in all its various forms using automobiles, motor cars, buses, trucks, cruise lines, yachts, boats, luxury vessels, leisure, and sports crafts. The Company derives its revenues from the operations of Discovery Shores Boracay, Discovery Coron, Shoppes at Vanilla Beach, Discovery Fleet, Discovery Hospitality, and others.
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