RPGRF (REA Group) Beneish M-Score: -2.49 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


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What is REA Group Beneish M-Score?

REA Group RPGRF 95 Beneish M-Score is -2.49 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates RPGRF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $209.17. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 532 Interactive Media companies, REA Group ranks worse than 61.09% 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 -2.49 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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

RPGRF' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.09   Med: -2.44   Max: -1.94
Current: -2.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of REA Group was -1.94. The lowest was -3.09. And the median was -2.44.


REA Group Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for REA Group'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.

REA Group Beneish M-Score Chart

REA Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.21 -2.38 -2.59 -1.94 -2.49

REA Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -1.94 0.00 -2.49 0.00

RPGRF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, REA Group'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.


REA Group Beneish M-Score vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, REA Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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REA Group 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 REA Group 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 * 0.9709+0.528 * 1.0358+0.404 * 0.8915+0.892 * 1.1124+0.115 * 0.8773
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9586+4.679 * -0.038729-0.327 * 0.6697
=-2.51

* 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 (Jun25) TTM:Last Year (Jun24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $210 Mil.
Revenue was $1,256 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,212 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $616 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,844 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $46 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $91 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $380 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $288 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $40 Mil.
Net Income was $441 Mil.
Gross Profit was $73 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $440 Mil.
Total Receivables was $194 Mil.
Revenue was $1,129 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,129 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $441 Mil.
Total Assets was $1,763 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $54 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $75 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $357 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $288 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $181 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)
=(209.766 / 1255.534) / (194.223 / 1128.685)
=0.167073 / 0.172079
=0.9709

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)
=(1128.685 / 1128.685) / (1212.109 / 1255.534)
=1 / 0.965413
=1.0358

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 - (616.016 + 45.964) / 1844.076) / (1 - (441.235 + 54.05) / 1762.948)
=0.641023 / 0.719059
=0.8915

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
=1255.534 / 1128.685
=1.1124

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))
=(75.365 / (75.365 + 54.05)) / (90.755 / (90.755 + 45.964))
=0.582351 / 0.663807
=0.8773

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)
=(380.143 / 1255.534) / (356.507 / 1128.685)
=0.302774 / 0.31586
=0.9586

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)
=((39.844 + 288.346) / 1844.076) / ((180.876 + 287.649) / 1762.948)
=0.17797 / 0.265762
=0.6697

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
=(441.341 - 73.047 - 439.714) / 1844.076
=-0.038729

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.

REA Group has a M-score of -2.51 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 -2.49 mean?
REA Group (RPGRF) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.49 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on REA Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, REA Group ranks #325 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is REA Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
REA Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. Based on the distribution chart, REA Group ranks #325 out of 532 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, REA Group has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does REA Group's Beneish M-Score compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, REA Group ranks #325 out of 532 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places REA Group 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Interactive Media 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 REA Group and its competitors. REA Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is REA Group stock overvalued right now?
REA Group (RPGRF) has a current Beneish M-Score of -2.49. The stock's GF Value™ is $209.17, compared to a current price of $124.45 — trading 40.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.49. REA Group's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 1 warning sign 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 REA Group (RPGRF), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.49 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 REA Group (RPGRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, REA Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $124.45 is trading 40.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $209.17.

Key valuation signals for RPGRF:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.49
  • GF Value™: $209.17 vs. price of $124.45 (40.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 1 warning sign

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


REA Group Business Description

Address 511 Church Street, Richmond, VIC, AUS, 3121
REA Group is a technology company operating in the real estate sector. REA Group's primary business is an online listings platform for residential real estate, www.realestate.com.au, which is the largest residential real estate listings platform in Australia, at around four times the size of number two, www.domain.com.au. REA Group is majority-owned by News Corp. REA Group's other businesses include adjacent markets and services, and investments in online listings platforms in India.
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