Global Ferronickel Holdings (PHS:FNI) Beneish M-Score: -2.31 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


PHS:FNI Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc PHS:FNI
70 GF Score
Price ₱1.99
GF Value ₱1.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Global Ferronickel Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Global Ferronickel Holdings PHS:FNI +0.51% 70 Beneish M-Score is -2.31 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:FNI with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Global Ferronickel Holdings ranks better than 51.97% 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 -2.31 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

PHS:FNI' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.57   Med: -2.39   Max: 27.93
Current: -2.31

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Global Ferronickel Holdings was 27.93. The lowest was -3.57. And the median was -2.39.


Global Ferronickel Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Ferronickel 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.

Global Ferronickel Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Global Ferronickel 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 -3.07 27.93 -3.30 -2.38 -2.36

Global Ferronickel 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 -1.28 -2.34 0.56 -2.36 -2.31

Global Ferronickel Holdings Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Global Ferronickel 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.


Global Ferronickel Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Global Ferronickel 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 Global Ferronickel 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 * 1.3603+0.528 * 0.8261+0.404 * 0.9023+0.892 * 1.1019+0.115 * 0.9371
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9893+4.679 * -0.039584-0.327 * 0.8007
=-2.31

* 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 ₱511 Mil.
Revenue was 1645.687 + 2122.081 + 2946.895 + 1896.736 = ₱8,611 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1101.489 + 1079.664 + 1539.526 + 978.496 = ₱4,699 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱3,916 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱17,429 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱6,765 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱662 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱1,623 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱1,272 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱621 Mil.
Net Income was 478.04 + -104.772 + 904.391 + 444.795 = ₱1,722 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₱0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 554.085 + 764.631 + 833.796 + 259.869 = ₱2,412 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₱341 Mil.
Revenue was 1209.789 + 2119.171 + 2292.473 + 2193.374 = ₱7,815 Mil.
Gross Profit was 677.461 + 1211.824 + 865.51 + 767.877 = ₱3,523 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱2,669 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱16,596 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱6,806 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱620 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱1,489 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱1,586 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱665 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)
=(511.202 / 8611.399) / (341.045 / 7814.807)
=0.059363 / 0.043641
=1.3603

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)
=(3522.672 / 7814.807) / (4699.175 / 8611.399)
=0.450769 / 0.545692
=0.8261

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 - (3916.321 + 6764.593) / 17429.43) / (1 - (2668.539 + 6805.935) / 16595.896)
=0.387191 / 0.429107
=0.9023

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
=8611.399 / 7814.807
=1.1019

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))
=(620.269 / (620.269 + 6805.935)) / (661.935 / (661.935 + 6764.593))
=0.083524 / 0.089131
=0.9371

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)
=(1623.049 / 8611.399) / (1488.825 / 7814.807)
=0.188477 / 0.190513
=0.9893

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)
=((621.361 + 1271.636) / 17429.43) / ((664.902 + 1586.26) / 16595.896)
=0.108609 / 0.135646
=0.8007

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
=(1722.454 - 0 - 2412.381) / 17429.43
=-0.039584

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.

Global Ferronickel Holdings has a M-score of -2.31 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.31 mean?
Global Ferronickel Holdings (PHS:FNI) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.31 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Global Ferronickel Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Ferronickel Holdings ranks #329 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Global Ferronickel Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Global Ferronickel Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. Based on the distribution chart, Global Ferronickel Holdings ranks #329 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Ferronickel Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Ferronickel Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Global Ferronickel Holdings ranks #329 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Global Ferronickel 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 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 Global Ferronickel Holdings and its competitors. Global Ferronickel Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Ferronickel Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Ferronickel Holdings (PHS:FNI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1.73, compared to a current price of ₱1.99 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.31. Global Ferronickel Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Global Ferronickel Holdings (PHS:FNI), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.31 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 Global Ferronickel Holdings (PHS:FNI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Ferronickel Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱1.99 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.73. GuruFocus considers Global Ferronickel Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:FNI:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.31
  • GF Value™: ₱1.73 vs. price of ₱1.99 (15% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Global Ferronickel Holdings Business Description

Address Asean Avenue corner Fuentes Street, Penthouse, Platinum Tower, Metro Manila, Paranaque, PHL, 1701
Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc is a nickel producer in the Philippines and a supplier of nickel ore. The company has an extensive portfolio of exploration sites and exploration programs. Its operating segment includes Mining; Manufacturing, and Services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Mining segment. The mining segment is engaged in the mining and exploration of nickel saprolite and limonite ore. Geographically, it operates in the Philippines and Hong Kong.
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