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Jumbo GroupSGX:42R 58 Beneish M-Score is -2.89 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates SGX:42R with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Restaurants companies, Jumbo Group ranks better than 60.5% 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 -2.89 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jumbo Group's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:42R'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.73 Med: -2.75 Max: -0.96
Current: -2.89
During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Jumbo Group was -0.96. The lowest was -3.73. And the median was -2.75.
The historical data trend for Jumbo 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.
SGX:42R vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Beneish M-Score Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Jumbo 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.
Jumbo Group Beneish M-Score vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jumbo Group's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jumbo Group's Beneish M-Score falls into.
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 Jumbo 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 * 1.0643
+
0.528 * 1.0324
+
0.404 * 0.93
+
0.892 * 0.9992
+
0.115 * 1.3639
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 1.2244
+
4.679 * -0.091212
-
0.327 * 1.1062
=
-2.89
* 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.
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.
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))
=
(17.96 / (17.96 + 48.143))
/
(19.86 / (19.86 + 79.835))
=
0.271697
/
0.199208
=
1.3639
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
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
=
(8.659 - 0
-
22.087)
/
147.218
=
-0.091212
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.
Jumbo Group has a M-score of -2.89 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
Jumbo Group (SGX:42R) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.89 as of Aug. 11, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Jumbo Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jumbo Group ranks #141 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is Jumbo Group's Beneish M-Score too high?
Jumbo Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.89. Based on the distribution chart, Jumbo Group ranks #141 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jumbo Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jumbo Group's Beneish M-Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Jumbo Group ranks #141 out of 357 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Jumbo Group 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 Restaurants company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Restaurants 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 Jumbo Group and its competitors. Jumbo Group's current Beneish M-Score is -2.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jumbo Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jumbo Group (SGX:42R) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.32, compared to a current price of S$0.28 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.89. Jumbo Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 Jumbo Group (SGX:42R), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.89 as of Aug. 11, 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 Jumbo Group (SGX:42R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jumbo Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.28 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.32.
GuruFocus considers Jumbo Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:42R:
Beneish M-Score: -2.89
GF Value™: S$0.32 vs. price of S$0.28 (14.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:42R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jumbo Group Ltd operates as an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the operation and management of restaurants. It operates many outlets under the brands: including JUMBO Seafood, NG AH SIO Bak Kut Teh, ZUI Teochew Cuisine, Kok Kee Wonton Noodles, Xing Yue Xuan, and Love, Afare. The company also engages in retail sales of packaged sauces and spice mixes for some of its signature dishes through its outlets, selected stores, supermarkets, travel agencies and online via the Jumbo eShop, and provides catering services in Singapore. Geographically, the company operates in Singapore, the PRC, Taiwan and South Korea, with the majority of revenue being generated from the sale of food and beverages in Singapore.
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