PPKRF (Pepkor Holdings) Beneish M-Score: -2.19 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is Pepkor Holdings Beneish M-Score?

Pepkor Holdings PPKRF 87 Beneish M-Score is -2.19 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates PPKRF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.55. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Pepkor Holdings ranks worse than 72.86% 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 -2.19 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

PPKRF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.14   Med: -2.46   Max: -2.03
Current: -2.19

During the past 11 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Pepkor Holdings was -2.03. The lowest was -3.14. And the median was -2.46.


Pepkor Holdings Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pepkor 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.

Pepkor Holdings Beneish M-Score Chart

Pepkor Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.48 -2.36 -2.73 -2.46 -2.19

Pepkor Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.00 -2.46 0.00 -2.19 0.00

PPKRF vs DDS, M: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Pepkor 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.


Pepkor Holdings Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pepkor Holdings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pepkor 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 Pepkor 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 * 1.1864+0.528 * 0.9622+0.404 * 0.9488+0.892 * 1.1308+0.115 * 1.0402
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * 0.010188-0.327 * 1.0065
=-2.18

* 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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $1,004 Mil.
Revenue was $5,471 Mil.
Gross Profit was $2,178 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,372 Mil.
Total Assets was $6,602 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,182 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $282 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,457 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,275 Mil.
Net Income was $324 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $256 Mil.
Total Receivables was $749 Mil.
Revenue was $4,839 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,853 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,026 Mil.
Total Assets was $6,122 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $1,117 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $280 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,448 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,068 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)
=(1004.293 / 5471.386) / (748.63 / 4838.702)
=0.183554 / 0.154717
=1.1864

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)
=(1853.332 / 4838.702) / (2177.995 / 5471.386)
=0.383023 / 0.39807
=0.9622

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 - (2372.197 + 1182.196) / 6601.646) / (1 - (2026.224 + 1117.432) / 6121.752)
=0.46159 / 0.486478
=0.9488

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
=5471.386 / 4838.702
=1.1308

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))
=(279.685 / (279.685 + 1117.432)) / (281.718 / (281.718 + 1182.196))
=0.200187 / 0.192442
=1.0402

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)
=(0 / 5471.386) / (0 / 4838.702)
=0 / 0
=1

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)
=((1274.935 + 1456.569) / 6601.646) / ((1068.498 + 1448.041) / 6121.752)
=0.413761 / 0.411082
=1.0065

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
=(323.554 - 0 - 256.295) / 6601.646
=0.010188

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.

Pepkor Holdings has a M-score of -2.18 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 -2.19 mean?
Pepkor Holdings (PPKRF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.19 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Pepkor Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pepkor Holdings ranks #792 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Pepkor Holdings' Beneish M-Score too high?
Pepkor Holdings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.19. Based on the distribution chart, Pepkor Holdings ranks #792 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pepkor Holdings has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pepkor Holdings' Beneish M-Score compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Pepkor Holdings ranks #792 out of 1087 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Pepkor Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Pepkor Holdings and its competitors. Pepkor Holdings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pepkor Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Pepkor Holdings (PPKRF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.19. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.55, compared to a current price of $1.30 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.19. Pepkor Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 Pepkor Holdings (PPKRF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.19 as of Jun. 26, 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 Pepkor Holdings (PPKRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepkor Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.30 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.55.

Key valuation signals for PPKRF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.19
  • GF Value™: $1.55 vs. price of $1.30 (16.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Pepkor Holdings Business Description

Address 36 Stellenberg Road, Parow Industria, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7493
Pepkor Holdings Ltd is a South African retail investment company specializing in discount and value consumer goods. The company operates across three segments: i) Clothing and general merchandise: This segment includes all clothing, footwear and homeware (CFH) retail brands. ii) Furniture, appliances and electronics: This segment includes the Pepkor Lifestyle retail business. iii) FinTech: This segment provides Financial services including Lending, Insurance, etc. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Clothing and general merchandise segment. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from South Africa.
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