Philex Mining (PHS:PX) Beneish M-Score: -2.70 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


PHS:PX Philex Mining Corp PHS:PX
65 GF Score
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What is Philex Mining Beneish M-Score?

Philex Mining PHS:PX -1.13% 65 Beneish M-Score is -2.70 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:PX with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱3.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Metals & Mining companies, Philex Mining ranks better than 70.36% 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 -2.7 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

PHS:PX' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.91   Med: -2.44   Max: 5.4
Current: -2.7

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Philex Mining was 5.40. The lowest was -3.91. And the median was -2.44.


Philex Mining Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Philex Mining'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.

Philex Mining Beneish M-Score Chart

Philex Mining 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 -2.56 -2.22 -2.39 -0.71 -2.93

Philex Mining 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 -2.40 -2.30 -2.10 -2.93 -2.70

Philex Mining Beneish M-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Philex Mining'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.


Philex Mining Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Philex Mining 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 Philex Mining 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 * 0.8268+0.528 * 0.8516+0.404 * 0.458+0.892 * 0.965+0.115 * 5.1206
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2116+4.679 * -0.023659-0.327 * 1.1754
=-2.70

* 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 ₱465 Mil.
Revenue was 998.768 + 2635.714 + 2356.376 + 1733.088 = ₱7,724 Mil.
Gross Profit was -255.838 + 812.919 + 621.215 + 148.687 = ₱1,327 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱4,869 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱59,255 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱33,267 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱989 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱75 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱6,795 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱17,833 Mil.
Net Income was -592.483 + 447.885 + 180.416 + 170.813 = ₱207 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₱0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -546.481 + 1865.969 + 210.713 + 78.334 = ₱1,609 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₱583 Mil.
Revenue was 1775.186 + 2144.21 + 1991.016 + 2093.822 = ₱8,004 Mil.
Gross Profit was 209.966 + 194.735 + 296.019 + 470.365 = ₱1,171 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱6,319 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱53,250 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱5,493 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱953 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱64 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱6,209 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱12,621 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)
=(465.391 / 7723.946) / (583.281 / 8004.234)
=0.060253 / 0.072872
=0.8268

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)
=(1171.085 / 8004.234) / (1326.983 / 7723.946)
=0.146308 / 0.171801
=0.8516

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 - (4869.421 + 33267.033) / 59255.1) / (1 - (6318.592 + 5492.668) / 53249.769)
=0.356402 / 0.778191
=0.458

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
=7723.946 / 8004.234
=0.965

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))
=(953.001 / (953.001 + 5492.668)) / (989.11 / (989.11 + 33267.033))
=0.147851 / 0.028874
=5.1206

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)
=(74.642 / 7723.946) / (63.845 / 8004.234)
=0.009664 / 0.007976
=1.2116

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)
=((17832.845 + 6795.138) / 59255.1) / ((12620.608 + 6209.047) / 53249.769)
=0.415626 / 0.35361
=1.1754

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
=(206.631 - 0 - 1608.535) / 59255.1
=-0.023659

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.

Philex Mining has a M-score of -2.70 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 -2.70 mean?
Philex Mining (PHS:PX) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.70 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Philex Mining and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Philex Mining ranks #203 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is Philex Mining's Beneish M-Score too high?
Philex Mining's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Based on the distribution chart, Philex Mining ranks #203 out of 685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Philex Mining has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Philex Mining's Beneish M-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Philex Mining ranks #203 out of 685 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Philex Mining 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 Philex Mining and its competitors. Philex Mining's current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Philex Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philex Mining (PHS:PX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱3.24, compared to a current price of ₱7.90 — trading 143.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.70. Philex Mining's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Philex Mining (PHS:PX), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.70 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 Philex Mining (PHS:PX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philex Mining stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱7.90 is trading 143.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱3.24. GuruFocus considers Philex Mining to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:PX:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.70
  • GF Value™: ₱3.24 vs. price of ₱7.90 (143.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Philex Mining Business Description

Other Exchanges PXMFF:USA
Address Reliance Street Corner Sheridan Street, 2nd Floor, Launchpad, Metro Manila, Mandaluyong, PHL, 1550
Philex Mining Corporation is engaged in large-scale exploration, development, and utilization of mineral resources. The company mainly operates the Padcal Mine, an underground block cave operation in the Far East, producing copper, gold, and silver concentrates. The other projects in its portfolio are the Silangan Copper and Gold Project, situated in Surigao del Norte, Northeastern Mindanao; the Sibutad Project, in Zamboanga del Norte; and the Bulawan project, in Sipalay City, Philippines. Philex Mining generates maximum revenue from the sale of copper, followed by the sale of gold and silver concentrates. The company operates in two reportable business segments: the mining and metals segment, which generates the maximum revenue, and the energy and hydrocarbon segment.
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